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Siro says it raised security issues with Huawei but sticks with firm
Siro, the broadband firm co-owned by Vodafone and the ESB said it is sticking with controversial equipment provider Huawei, despite Vodafone pausing its deployment of…
Read More Siro says it raised security issues with Huawei but sticks with firmVodafone, One of World’s Largest Cell Carriers, Halts Buying of Huawei Gear
LONDON — The Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei was dealt another blow on Friday when one of the world’s largest wireless carriers suspended its purchases from…
Read More Vodafone, One of World’s Largest Cell Carriers, Halts Buying of Huawei GearAmazon Is Pushing Facial Technology That a Study Says Could Be Biased
Over the last two years, Amazon has aggressively marketed its facial recognition technology to police departments and federal agencies as a service to help law…
Read More Amazon Is Pushing Facial Technology That a Study Says Could Be BiasedGovernment shutdown has made the US unsafe
The US government shutdown has led to a cascade of scary national security-related consequences, according to a new report, and we need to start being seriously…
Read More Government shutdown has made the US unsafeThe Big Tech Show: Won’t somebody think of the kids?
How relevant are colleges? This week, Adrian sits down with the president of Dublin City University, Prof Brian MacCraith, to talk what universities do well…
Read More The Big Tech Show: Won’t somebody think of the kids?Facebook planing to merge Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram
Facebook Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp chats are going to merge – with a deadline of early 2020. The buddy-up involves “thousands of Facebook employees” re-designing…
Read More Facebook planing to merge Messenger, WhatsApp and InstagramFacebook looking to integrate Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram: sources
Facebook is reportedly working to make messages across Facebook Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp work together, a strategy that the social network says could improve privacy…
Read More Facebook looking to integrate Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram: sourcesChina Creates App That Shows When You’re Near People In Debt, Encourages You To Shame Them
The Chinese government does not appreciate people who do not pay their dues and they are going all out to name, shame and ban those…
Read More China Creates App That Shows When You’re Near People In Debt, Encourages You To Shame ThemFrance tightens 5G network controls amid Huawei backlash
PARIS (Reuters) – France is stepping up controls of telecoms infrastructure used in next-generation networks, a finance ministry official said, amid growing security concerns over…
Read More France tightens 5G network controls amid Huawei backlashArtificial intelligence is coming for these types of jobs
Robots aren’t replacing everyone, but a quarter of US jobs will be severely disrupted as artificial intelligence accelerates the automation of existing work, according to…
Read More Artificial intelligence is coming for these types of jobsHyperX’s budget PC gaming gear is surprisingly solid
Kingston, through its HyperX brand, is waging a constant war with Razer to make the blackest, sharpest and highest performing keyboards and mice — with…
Read More HyperX’s budget PC gaming gear is surprisingly solidBosch buys out Daimler's stake in electric motor joint venture
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German auto supplier Robert Bosch [ROBG.UL] said on Thursday it had bought out partner Daimler’s stake in EM-Motive GmbH, a joint venture…
Read More Bosch buys out Daimler's stake in electric motor joint ventureCryptocurrency firm Robinhood wins New York trading license
(Reuters) – New York on Thursday gave approval to commission-free startup Robinhood to trade in seven cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, ether, bitcoin cash and litecoin, on…
Read More Cryptocurrency firm Robinhood wins New York trading licenseHow to Use ‘Do Not Disturb’ on Your Phone (While Still Letting Important Calls Through)
My family likes to text each other. A lot. So do my co-workers. Group texts and Slack messages constantly buzz day in and day out,…
Read More How to Use ‘Do Not Disturb’ on Your Phone (While Still Letting Important Calls Through)Adrian Weckler: 'Big tech's once unfettered growth will stall without public trust'
MARK Zuckerberg is getting more and more urgent. Facebook, he insists, does not sell your personal data. Nor does it get your data in shady…
Read More Adrian Weckler: 'Big tech's once unfettered growth will stall without public trust'Declassified documents reveal the Pentagon investigated UFOs
Newly declassified documents from the Pentagon revealed the Department of Defense funded projects that investigated UFOs, wormholes, alternate dimensions and a host of other subjects…
Read More Declassified documents reveal the Pentagon investigated UFOsUber now offers in-car meditation to help stressed passengers relax
In the hopes of helping stressed passengers to relax, Uber has launched a new in-car meditation feature. From today, passengers across the UK can access…
Read More Uber now offers in-car meditation to help stressed passengers relaxHow Apple Music is bringing the album back from the dead
For almost as long as there’s been people, there’s been music. This undeniable, primal need to express stories though melody, and move to a beat…
Read More How Apple Music is bringing the album back from the deadAmazon unveils self-driving delivery robot
It’s always exciting keeping tabs on Amazon because there’s no telling what the company is going to get into next. Whether it’s delivery drones or…
Read More Amazon unveils self-driving delivery robotMark Zuckerberg ‘killed goat with laser’, Twitter’s Jack Dorsey reveals
They’re two of the biggest rivals in tech, but Twitter’s Jack Dorsey has revealed that he once had dinner with Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. Speaking to…
Read More Mark Zuckerberg ‘killed goat with laser’, Twitter’s Jack Dorsey revealsApple CEO Tim Cook celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Macintosh
Apple is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Apple Macintosh being unveiled. On January 24 1984, Steve Jobs stood on a stage and introduced the…
Read More Apple CEO Tim Cook celebrates the 35th anniversary of the MacintoshTexas Instruments beats quarterly profit estimates, shares rise
(Reuters) – Apple Inc (AAPL.O) supplier Texas Instruments Inc (TXN.O) beat Wall Street’s forecast on quarterly profit on Wednesday but missed on revenue, a performance…
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(Reuters) – Apple Inc (AAPL.O) supplier Texas Instruments Inc (TXN.O) beat Wall Street’s forecast on quarterly profit on Wednesday but missed on revenue, a performance…
Read More Texas Instruments beats quarterly profit estimates, shares riseWorld Leaders at Davos Call for Global Rules on Tech
DAVOS, Switzerland — Leaders of Japan, South Africa, China and Germany issued a series of calls on Wednesday for global oversight of the tech sector,…
Read More World Leaders at Davos Call for Global Rules on TechHow to Declutter and Organize Your Personal Tech in a Few Simple Steps
With a new year and a new Netflix show that features the Japanese organizing guru Marie Kondo on the art of “Tidying Up,” many of…
Read More How to Declutter and Organize Your Personal Tech in a Few Simple StepsHulu cuts price of most popular plan by 25 percent
(Reuters) – Video streaming service Hulu said on Wednesday it will drop the price of its most popular monthly plan by $2 to $5.99, less…
Read More Hulu cuts price of most popular plan by 25 percentMartin Lewis drops lawsuit against Facebook after massive charity payout
Facebook will launch a new tool for users to report scams in the UK the company has announced during a joint press conference with Martin…
Read More Martin Lewis drops lawsuit against Facebook after massive charity payoutChina deletes 7 million pieces of online information, thousands of apps
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s cyber watchdog said on Wednesday it had deleted more than 7 million pieces of online information as well as 9,382 mobile…
Read More China deletes 7 million pieces of online information, thousands of appsO2 and Vodafone extend UK network sharing deal to include 5G
LONDON (Reuters) – Telefonica’s (TEF.MC) O2 and Vodafone (VOD.L) have stepped up their challenge to British market leader BT by extending their network sharing deal…
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