US extends export bans on three firms over illegal China exports
Firms sent technical drawings blueprints from US customers to manufacturers in China to 3-D print defence prototypes without authorisation.The US Department of Commerce will…
Browsing Tag
Technology
US sues to block Microsoft buying ‘Call of Duty’ maker Activision
Antitrust regulator FTC said Microsoft had a record of buying valuable gaming content and using it to suppress competitionThe United States trade regulator has filed a complaint…
Musk: Twitter will relaunch premium service after initial issues
Elon Musk said on Friday that Twitter plans to relaunch its premium service that will offer different coloured check marks to accounts next week, in a new move to revamp the…
US bans Chinese telecom devices, citing ‘national security’
US Federal Communications Commission decision includes devices from Huawei, ZTE and other manufacturers.The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced it…
Shunned by the West, Russia’s IT sector goes on the defensive
The past nine months have been tumultuous for Russia’s IT sector, according to Anastasia, a 24-year-old web designer from Moscow.
After the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, her…
Biden says Musk’s overseas links ‘worthy of being looked at’
US president’s comments come amid scrutiny of Saudi prince’s stake in the social media company.United States President Joe Biden has said Elon Musk’s ties to foreign countries are…
From China to Thailand, dissidents fear Musk’s Twitter reign
Taipei, Taiwan – Singaporean activist and journalist Kirsten Han uses Twitter to talk about things that Singapore’s government would rather keep secret.
Han’s outspoken posts draw…
Musk aiming to charge for Twitter check mark from Monday: Reports
Social media giant’s new owner is reported to be planning to launch $8 subscription service from next week.Elon Musk plans to start charging for Twitter’s blue check mark as early…
Australia bets on facial recognition for problem gamblers
As guests arrive at eastern Australia’s Warilla Hotel, a small camera equipped with facial recognition software scans their faces as part of a scheme to tackle problem gambling.…
Amazon warns costs may eviscerate profits, shares crash
Amazon’s efforts to boost revenues may not pay off as inflation and receding consumer demand bite into profits.Amazon.com Inc has warned that costs might eviscerate its profit for…