Tag: Tech

Apple Warns Thai Govt Critics of ‘State-Sponsored Attacks’ on iPhones

At least six activists and researchers critical of Thailand’s government were issued an alert on Wednesday from Apple Inc that warned them that it believed their iPhones had been targeted by “state-sponsored attackers.” Prajak Kongkirati, a political scientist at Bangkok’s Thammasat University, said he received two emails from Apple stating that it was believed that…


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Hundreds of Google Employees Sign Manifesto Opposing Company’s Vaccine Mandate

At least 600 Google employees have signed a manifesto opposing the company’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate that is said to be applicable to all 150,000 employees, office-going and remote, in line with requirements set forth by the White House. The Biden administration had set a deadline on Jan. 4 for all employees in the country working…


Taiwan Looking at Chip Cooperation With Eastern European Nations

TAIPEI—Taiwan is looking at cooperating with three Eastern European countries on semiconductors, a minister said on Thursday, a move likely to find favour in Brussels which has been courting Taiwanese semiconductor firms to manufacture in the bloc. Tech powerhouse Taiwan, home to companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd (TSMC), has become front and…


Excessive Screen Time Paving Way For Chronic Disease In Aussie Kids

Research has revealed that Australian adolescents who are sacrificing sleep, exercise, and healthy eating in favour of more digital screen time are at a heightened risk of mental health issues, obesity, and chronic disease later in life. The study, which pulled data from a 2019 survey of 6,640 11 to 14-year-olds found that 5,565 (86…


US Opposes China Telecom’s Bid to Continue US Operations

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday asked a federal appeals court to reject China Telecom Corp.’s bid to continue providing services in the United States, after the telecommunications regulator revoked its authorization to operate last month. The U.S. arm of China’s largest Chinese telecommunications company asked the U.S. Appeals Court for the District…


Nokia to Team Up With YADRO to Build 4G, 5G Base Stations in Russia

MOSCOW—Nokia and Russia’s YADRO plan to set up a joint venture to build 4G and 5G telecom base stations in Russia, the two equipment makers said on Wednesday, as a deadline for building networks using only Russian equipment approaches. Russia has said it will extend telecoms operators’ licenses beyond 2023 for LTE (long-term evolution) networks…


Records Suggest Former Jeffrey Epstein Pal, Israeli PM Still Has Stake in Carbyne

An Israeli tech firm that sells security products in the United States claimed to cut ties with its chairman, former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak, following revelations of his close ties to deceased multi-millionaire sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein—but records indicate Barak may still have a stake in the company. The company in question is Carbyne…


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Apple Customers in Turkey Can No Longer Purchase Devices From Official Stores After Lira Crashes

Apple has temporarily halted online sales of some of its devices on official stores in Turkey after the country’s currency, the lira, crashed 15 percent on Tuesday against the dollar. Currently, consumers looking to purchase Apple products including iPhones and Macs from the official Apple store in Turkey are able to view the products on the website….