TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government plans to set up a new watchdog to scrutinize big tech companies like Facebook and Google amid growing concerns about…
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Better performance, battery life with new chip
The Surface Laptop is Microsoft’s take on the Apple MacBook Air. Its design is as clean as the MacBook Air’s, with a reflective Windows logo…
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LG XBoom AI ThinQ WK7 SMART SPEAKER $399 With the built-in Google Assistant digital voice assistant, the LG XBoom AI ThinQ WK7 is a smart…
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Want a smartwatch but still wedded to your beloved analogue wristwatch? Sony has come up with a novel answer. Its new Wena wearable is a…
Read More Times is money: Sony launches new Wena smartwatch system in Ireland that can measure fitness, and even pay for thingsHere’s How To Learn A New Language While Watching Netflix
Your time spent watching Netflix doesn’t have to be unproductive. You can learn the basics of a new language while watching your favorite shows now.…
Read More Here’s How To Learn A New Language While Watching Netflix‘Perfect engagement ring’ revealed just in time for Valentine’s Day
If you’re scrambling to find the perfect engagement ring in time for Valentine’s Day, then you may be relieved to hear that someone has done…
Read More ‘Perfect engagement ring’ revealed just in time for Valentine’s DayAdrian Weckler: 'Beware Windows 7 timebomb'
It could be Windows XP all over again.In 11 months, Microsoft will switch off security support for Windows 7. When this happens, it’s open season…
Read More Adrian Weckler: 'Beware Windows 7 timebomb'You Call That Meat? Not So Fast, Cattle Ranchers Say
SAN FRANCISCO — The cattle ranchers and farm bureaus of America are not going to give up their hold on the word meat without a…
Read More You Call That Meat? Not So Fast, Cattle Ranchers SayPompeo to discuss concerns over Huawei in Hungary visit: official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will express concerns about the growing presence of China’s Huawei Technologies in central Europe when he…
Read More Pompeo to discuss concerns over Huawei in Hungary visit: officialGoogle may be developing ‘smart shoes’ that warn when you’re getting fat
Google is reportedly taking another giant step in its mission to take over people’s lives – by developing “smart” shoes that can warn the wearer…
Read More Google may be developing ‘smart shoes’ that warn when you’re getting fatApple fixes iPhone bug that allowed people to eavesdrop on FaceTime calls
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple has released an iPhone update to fix a software flaw that allowed people to eavesdrop on others while using FaceTime. The…
Read More Apple fixes iPhone bug that allowed people to eavesdrop on FaceTime callsPostmates confidentially files for IPO
(Reuters) – Grocery and food delivery platform Postmates Inc said on Thursday it had confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities…
Read More Postmates confidentially files for IPOThe Week in Tech: Business Is Booming Despite Backlash
Each week, technology reporters and columnists from The New York Times review the week’s news, offering analysis and maybe a joke or two about the…
Read More The Week in Tech: Business Is Booming Despite BacklashBees know how to do basic math
Bees apparently have a grasp of basic math, including addition and subtraction, a new study has discovered. The study, published in Science Advances, reveals that…
Read More Bees know how to do basic mathPostmates confidentially files for IPO
(Reuters) – Grocery and food delivery platform Postmates Inc said on Thursday it had confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities…
Read More Postmates confidentially files for IPOThese iPhone apps secretly record your screen without permission
Several major companies are secretly recording your every move on their iPhone apps without your permission or even your knowledge, a new investigation has found. According…
Read More These iPhone apps secretly record your screen without permissionJeff Bezos Accuses National Enquirer of ‘Extortion and Blackmail’
SEATTLE — Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s chief executive, accused the owner of The National Enquirer on Thursday of trying “extortion and blackmail” to stop his investigation…
Read More Jeff Bezos Accuses National Enquirer of ‘Extortion and Blackmail’Illumio raises $65 million, J.P. Morgan Asset Management leads round
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Cyber security firm Illumio said on Thursday it raised $65 million in a funding round led by J.P. Morgan Asset Management…
Read More Illumio raises $65 million, J.P. Morgan Asset Management leads roundInstagram Bans Graphic Images of Self-Harm After Teenager’s Suicide
Instagram announced on Thursday that it would no longer allow graphic images of self-harm, such as cutting, on its platform. The change appears to be…
Read More Instagram Bans Graphic Images of Self-Harm After Teenager’s SuicideHow to Tidy Up After You’ve Kondo-ed Everything
If, like us, you’re obsessed with “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo," you’ve probably been inspired to sort through mountains of your clothes, books, and papers,…
Read More How to Tidy Up After You’ve Kondo-ed EverythingT-Mobile results beat on higher subscriber additions
(Reuters) – T-Mobile US Inc on Thursday reported quarterly revenue and profit that beat Wall Street estimates, as the wireless carrier added more than expected…
Read More T-Mobile results beat on higher subscriber additionsTwitter reports growth in revenue and profit but monthly users fall
Twitter has reported growth in revenue, profit and daily active users as the social media site published its latest set of financial results. The micro-blogging…
Read More Twitter reports growth in revenue and profit but monthly users fallAmbani to invest $1.4 billion in Indian state, will help e-commerce expansion
MUMBAI/KOLKATA (Reuters) – India’s Reliance Industries will invest 100 billion rupees ($1.4 billion) in the eastern state of West Bengal, a part of which would…
Read More Ambani to invest $1.4 billion in Indian state, will help e-commerce expansionNikon gets Foxconn request to delay equipment installation at China plant
TOKYO (Reuters) – Nikon Corp said it had been requested by Foxconn Technology Group to delay the installment of equipment at the Taiwanese firm’s new…
Read More Nikon gets Foxconn request to delay equipment installation at China plantAmbani to invest $1.4 billion in Indian state, will help e-commerce expansion
MUMBAI/KOLKATA (Reuters) – India’s Reliance Industries will invest 100 billion rupees ($1.4 billion) in the eastern state of West Bengal, a part of which would…
Read More Ambani to invest $1.4 billion in Indian state, will help e-commerce expansionHow Facebook’s Tiny China Sales Floor Helps Generate Big Ad Money
SHENZHEN — Facebook’s apps and websites have been blocked in China for years. The company has no office in the country that supports its social…
Read More How Facebook’s Tiny China Sales Floor Helps Generate Big Ad MoneyGerman anti-trust watchdog clamps down on Facebook’s data gathering
Germany’s antitrust watchdog today announced a crackdown on Facebook’s data collection practices after ruling the world’s largest social network abused its market dominance to gather…
Read More German anti-trust watchdog clamps down on Facebook’s data gatheringSpotify on song as it boosts reach with podcast purchases
Spotify Technology climbed in trading after two acquisitions in podcasting and continued subscriber growth reassured investors that the streaming service can fend off rivals like…
Read More Spotify on song as it boosts reach with podcast purchasesCES 2019: Singapore products flying the flag in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – On the show floors of CES 2019, there are some Singapore tech products (other than Creative) that caught our eyes. Here are…
Read More CES 2019: Singapore products flying the flag in Las VegasLuxury out, sales deals in as Apple changes retail tack
Apple has named its third retail chief in seven years, seeking to shake up store operations while casting about for the next big hit as…
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