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Iran throttles Internet as war measure
Iran has drastically slowed internet access across the country in what officials claim is a defensive move against Israeli cyber operations, as tensions between the two arch-rivals escalate both in the physical and digital spheres.
11 hours ago2 min read


Japan to pump in $700 million to attract talent, as Trump makes it tougher for academics
The Japanese government has announced a Â¥100 billion ($700 million) funding fillip for top-tier researchers from around the world, including those leaving the United States due to funding cuts and stricter immigration policies.Â
2 days ago2 min read


US aviation body to phase out floppy discs
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is finally phasing out floppy disks and paper strips as part of a sweeping plan to modernise the United States’ aging air traffic control (ATC) system.Â
Jun 82 min read


Beset with legal setbacks, Google to spend $500 million in overhaul
Pushed against the wall after three back-to-back lawsuit defeats, Google has now agreed to a sweeping $500 million settlement with shareholders that mandates major internal reforms aimed at curbing anticompetitive behaviour.
Jun 32 min read


Pegasus-owner NSO asked to pay WhatsApp $167 million in damages for spying
A US federal jury has ordered Israeli spyware firm NSO Group to pay over $167 million in punitive damages and approximately $444,000 in compensatory damages to WhatsApp over a 2019 cyberattack on the messaging platform.
May 71 min read


Uber denies basing fare price on phone models after getting notice from Indian govt
Ride hailing app Uber has said it does not set fares on the basis of a user's phone model, after it was accused of discriminatory practice.Â
Jan 251 min read


Russian firms accepting payments in Bitcoin: Minister Anton Siluanov
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov on Wednesday said several companies in the country have begun using Bitcoin as international payment
Dec 26, 20241 min read


Apple to start making AirPods in India for first time
Foxconn will manufacture the wireless earphones at a factory near Hyderabad in Telangana in early 2025.
Dec 15, 20241 min read


Elon Musk pushing agenda on X against social media ban: Anthony Albanese
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday accused X owner Elon Musk of pushing his agenda against the nation's ban on under-16 fro
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Canada sues Google over ad space dominance, seeks sale of key services
Canada has said it is suing Google over its alleged anti-competitive practices in online advertising business.
Nov 29, 20242 min read


Mark Zuckerberg meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Been at loggerheads for years, Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg and President-elect Donald Trump had a rare meeting at the latter's famed Florida c
Nov 28, 20242 min read


Perplexity CEO called 'scab' for offering to help NYT facing workers strike
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas faced backlash from users on X when he offered to help the New York Times which is beset with a tech workers
Nov 5, 20241 min read
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