The Meta headset has beem one of the most sought-after wearables since it was launched. While Meta designed the headset primarily for users to experience the metaverse, the wearable is also popular for other uses like gaming. The Meta Quest Pro is a mixed-reality headset developed by Reality Labs, a division of Meta Platforms. Unveiled... Read more » Read more ›
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In a preliminary result announcement for the April-June period, Samsung said the company may have just recorded its worst overall operating profit in 14 years. Despite recent production cuts, Samsung is severely impacted by weakening demand in its key memory chips market. Samsung will report its full earnings for the quarter on July 27. Since... Read more » Read more ›
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Why is it OK for hundreds of phishing attempts to get through to your users’ inboxes? This executive thinks it’s not acceptable. With Abnormal Security’s Tim Bentley. Read more ›
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For the first time, in 1Q23, Google became the second-largest smartphone brand in Japan. Google’s smartphone shipments in Japan were also the highest in the world, exceeding that of the US for the first time. The smartphone brand by Google, Pixel, has been around since 2016, but it wasn’t until 2022 that the lineup “gained share... Read more » Read more ›
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The fediverse decentralizes digital power, promoting user autonomy and privacy. Success of the fediverse hinges on smart decisions by digital advocates and users. User-defined rules and moderation could redefine the online world in the fediverse. In the ever-evolving realm of digital innovation, the ‘fediverse’ has emerged, shaking the foundations of the online world. This term,... Read more » Read more ›
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Article by Nathan Hew Meta’s new social media app, Threads, has taken the world by storm. Just a day after its launch, Mark Zuckerberg — whose Thread handle goes by “Zuck” — announced that more than 30 million people had registered accounts for Meta’s new Twitter rival. Dubbed the “Twitter killer”, Zuckerberg’s long-rumoured competitor app... Read more » Read more ›
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Mastercard is selling a new AI-powered tool to detect fraud transactions, and nine of the UK’s biggest banks are on board with it. The tools could save UK’s banks about £100 million annually if rolled out across the industry. Last month, the economic regulator for the payment systems industry in the UK, Payment Systems Regulator... Read more » Read more ›
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Threads facilitates text updates and public chats, with posts up to 500 characters long. Quitting Threads requires deleting your Instagram, a potentially unwelcome stipulation for many. In the social media realm, a clash of titans is brewing as Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta unveils Threads, a social media app rivalling Elon Musk’s Twitter. Their intensified rivalry is... Read more » Read more ›
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Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure are increasing especially with the growing tech adoption in these facilities. Some of the most commonly targeted critical infrastructure include gas pipelines, energy grids, transportation systems, oil refineries and healthcare facilities. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency categorizes critical infrastructure into sixteen sectors. They include: Chemical sector Commercial Facilities sector Communications... Read more » Read more ›
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The US intends to restrict cloud and computing access to China, but the regulation process is expected to be complicated. The US Commerce Department’s controls will target cloud services provided by Amazon and Microsoft. The United States is going on offense with China, finding every loophole that allows the latter to bypass the export controls... Read more » Read more ›
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Cloud tech provides business agility in Asia. Oracle’s EU Sovereign Cloud ensures EU compliance, offering all services and being managed by an EU entity. Successful cloud adoption requires identifying priority workloads, considering multiple providers, and thorough pre-adoption assessment. What is the key feature of cloud technology in the rapidly evolving Asian landscape? The answer is... Read more » Read more ›
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AI for developers productivity could boost global GDP by over US$1.5 trillion by 2030. GitHub anticipates that approximately 80% of code will be written with AI. Some developers are concerned about where the code is coming from. AI for developers is reportedly boosting productivity levels much more than initially expected. Today, there are more than... Read more » Read more ›
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Sales of electric vehicles in 2023 will grow. Appetite for green vehicles in Southeast Asia relies mainly on pricing. Electric vehicles have emerged as a significant trend among automotive manufacturers in recent years, especially in largely untapped markets like Southeast Asia. Globally, EV sales have been on an upward trajectory, so much so that by... Read more » Read more ›
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Scam emails continue to infiltrate inboxes despite companies installing various spam and threat detection software on their emails. While some email service providers have come up with measures to flag emails that can be harmful, many are still bypassing these tools and making their way to users. In fact, there is an estimated 3.4 billion... Read more » Read more ›
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Article by Hexagon MI Malaysia. The manufacturing industry is a key pillar of economic growth and innovation, playing a vital role in driving progress across various sectors. Over the years, it has witnessed a multitude of transformations driven by technological advancements, propelling it forward into new frontiers. As we stand at the precipice of the... Read more » Read more ›
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Gigamon report highlighted that 93% predict more cloud breaches, underscoring global misunderstanding. 52% say boards/CISOs struggle to comprehend shared cloud security role. As with any technology, cloud computing brings its own set of challenges, such as data security, compliance issues, and management of multi-cloud environments, which organizations must address as they navigate the complex landscape... Read more » Read more ›
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Over 94% see a rise in 2023 ransomware threats. 78% may pay a ransom for data recovery and business restoration. A recent study commissioned by Cohesity reveals that many companies in Australia and New Zealand are inadequately equipped with the essential cybersecurity strategies and abilities to effectively combat the rising tide of cyber threats like... Read more » Read more ›
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More users are turning to ChatGPT for ideas to make more money. Unfortunately, what they don’t realize is that the app can guide them to achieve their goals and not do it for them. Over the past few months, there have been reports of how individuals have been using ChatGPT to make money. This includes... Read more » Read more ›
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More users are turning to ChatGPT for ideas to make more money. Unfortunately, what they don’t realize is that the app can guide them to achieve their goals and not do it for them. Over the past few months, there have been reports of how individuals have been using ChatGPT to make money. This includes... Read more » Read more ›
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First, the US escalated the chip war with new curbs on AI chip exports to China. In retaliation, Beijing said it’d impose export controls on two rare elements essential for manufacturing semiconductors. For as long as the chip war between the United States (US) and China has been going on, the latter has done little to nothing... Read more » Read more ›
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