Tesla reassures Chinese users on data security amid spying concerns
The relationship between American tech giants and the Chinese government has never been an easy one. We reported previously how Apple finds itself in a predicament as it strives to conquer the colossal smartphone market in China, the world’s largest. The tech giant has to balance appeasing both Beijing and
Read moreHUAWEI AppGallery Partners with South African Leading Banks
In an era characterized by rapid technological advancement, Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) has emerged as a pioneering force, forging collaborative alliances with some of South Africa’s most influential banking applications. Notable among these partnerships are Absa Bank, First National Bank, Nedbank, Capitec Bank, Bidvest Bank, Old Mutual Bank, Sasfin Bank,
Read moreIndian court ruling threatens Google’s advertising revenue model
The Delhi High Court has ruled that Google’s Ads Programme falls under the purview of the trademarks act, meaning the search giant’s use of trademarks as keywords amounts to “use” under the act, in a major decision that may redefine online advertising’s legal landscape. The decision (PDF), delivered by a
Read moreRocket Lab to launch a pair of climate satellites for NASA
Rocket Lab will launch two small satellites for NASA that could help scientists better understand how a warming climate will affect the massive ice shelves at the Earth’s poles. The PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) mission will gather data on how much far-infrared energy is emitted at
Read moreOnePlus takes on the wet touchscreen problem
I got caught in the rain twice last week. That probably says more about my general lack of preparedness than anything, of course, but I was reminded both times how much is sucks attempting to use a wet touchscreen. I wouldn’t say it’s the largest single issue facing smartphones today,
Read moreAmazon’s devices chief is stepping down this year
David Limp is set to step down from his role as head of Amazon’s consumer devices division later this year. Amazon has confirmed the news with TechCrunch, following a Wall Street Journal report. Limp has been the company’s Senior Vice President of devices and services for more than 13 years.
Read moreThe Elon Musk versus Mark Zuckerberg beef has reached a new level of absurdity
Image: The Verge Now that the proposed cage match between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk isn’t going to happen, Musk is saying he will show up unannounced at Zuckerberg’s home to fight. “For the Tesla FSD test drive in Palo Alto tonight, I will ask the car to drive to
Read moreA merger that’s good for workers and consumers
Claude Cummings Jr. Contributor Share on Twitter Claude Cummings Jr. was elected president of the Communications Workers of America in July 2023. As the first Black president of CWA, he is a leading voice on labor and civil rights issues and the fight for social and economic justice. After an
Read moreAtomic, GV, & SOSV join the Startup Battlefield judges lineup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
The Startup Battlefield pitch competition is a Silicon Valley legend that’s reached far beyond its Bay Area beginnings. It’s a global launching pad for some of the most successful tech companies, including Cloudflare, Dropbox, Fitbit, Mint and Yammer. More than 900 Startup Battlefield alumni companies have generated over 121 exits
Read moreIndigenous, rural connectivity, climate change and competition at the forefront of ISED’s new spectrum plans
On Friday, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released the 2023-2027 Spectrum Outlook report, highlighting the new guidelines and objectives for increasing the availability of spectrum in Canada. Since the publication of the Spectrum Outlook 2018 to 2022, ISED has hit several milestones, it said, including auctions for spectrum
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