Apple To Allow Third-Party Payments For 1st Time In South Korea
Apple will allow alternative payment systems in South Korea in compliance with a new local law that bans app store operators from forcing their own in-app payment systems, the country's telecommunications regulator said on Tuesday.
Worldwide App Downloads Totaled 36.1 Billion Last Quarter
In total, worldwide app downloads reached 36.1 billion in Q4 2021, a 2.7 percent year-over-year increase.
Researchers Use AI To Search For Next Sars-Like Virus
An international research team of scientists has demonstrated the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to predict which viruses could infect humans, like the Covid virus and which animals host them, and where they could emerge.
Tesla Asks Fanbase To Support Push To Allow Direct Sales In NY
Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle company Tesla is using its "Tesla Engage" platform to ask its fanbase to support a new push to convince the New York governor and legislature to allow direct sales of its electric vehicles in the state.
Chinese Hackers Targeting Firms With New Ransomware: Microsoft
Microsoft has warned that China-based cybercriminals are currently targeting companies and individuals to install a "double extortion" new ransomware strain that emerged last month.
Victims Of $200 Million Bitmart Crypto Hack Still Waiting For Refunds
Victims of a $200 million hack of popular cryptocurrency exchange BitMart are still waiting for their money even after over a month since the exchange was hacked.
Github Developer Corrupts Popular Open Source Libraries
A developer has corrupted a pair of popular open-source libraries on Microsoft-owned platform GitHub, leaving thousands of users stunned. The developer has since been suspended from the open-source platform.
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta May Perform ‘Rolling Stops’
Tesla has brought new driver assistance features in its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta, where the electric car will "not exit passing lanes" and "may perform rolling stops" at traffic lights.
Samsung Shuts Down Tizen App Store For New And Existing Users
Samsung has shut down its Tizen app store for both its new and existing users.
Apple Silicon Head Jeff Wilcox Joins Intel
Apple's director of Mac System Architecture Jeff Wilcox is departing from the company to join Intel.
IBM Likely To Sell Watson Health For $1 Billion
IBM could reportedly be looking to sell the Watson Health division for more than $1 billion, media reports say.
Global Chip Shortage Impacts Canon Ink Cartridges
Canon has reportedly become an unusual victim of the global semiconductor shortage, as its printer cartridges are not shipping with chips to confirm they contain genuine ink from the company.
Amazon Cuts Covid Paid Time Off To 7 Days After New Norms
E-commerce giant Amazon is cutting paid leave time for US front-line workers who test positive for Covid-19 or have to quarantine after exposure to the virus.
Microsoft Rolls Out New Feature To Delete Meeting Recordings
Microsoft has rolled out a new feature for Teams that can automatically delete recording files stored in OneDrive or SharePoint after a pre-set period of time.
WhatsApp For iOS Plans To Revamp Chat List Design In Future Update
In a bid to improve its chat list page with a clearer design, Meta-owned WhatsApp is planning to move Broadcast Lists to another part of the app in a future update.
Oneplus 10 Pro Likely To Feature Dual-Curved Screen
Smartphone brand OnePlus' upcoming flagship phone OnePlus 10 Pro is likely to feature a dual-curved screen with very narrow bezels on both sides, as well as the chin and the top.
NASA’s Webb Telescope Unfolds Primary Mirror, Set For Big Action
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope team has successfully deployed its 21-foot, gold-coated primary mirror, completing the final stage of all major spacecraft deployments to prepare for science operations in deeper space.
Scheduling Platform Flexbooker Hacked, 3.7 Million Users’ Data Stolen
Hackers have stolen a database of 3.7 million users of the online scheduling and appointment platform FlexBooker, containing sensitive customer data.
After 5k Complaints, Microsoft To Let You Hide Self Video In Teams
After more than 5,000 irritated Microsoft Teams users complained about functionality that always keeps them in sight during online meetings, the company is finally introducing a 'Hide Your Own Video' in its Teams meeting platform.
Instagram Blocks Hashtag In Memory Of Iran Plane Crash Victims
Instagram has reportedly blocked posts using a hashtag in memory of the victims of a Ukrainian airliner shot down by Iranian security forces two years ago.
