Why Musk's 'X' will struggle to become a Chinese-style super-app
Elon Musk is rebranding his Twitter platform as "X" and wants to create a super-app where users will do all their finances as well as their socializing.
Jul 26, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
Nigeria's mobile money system has a dark side even though it's convenient: Study explores the risks
Financial services play vital roles in supporting economic activities. In Nigeria, though, a significant number of people don't have access to essential banking services.
Jun 28, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
How cashless societies can boost financial inclusion—with the right safeguards
Cashless societies, where transactions are entirely digital, are gaining traction in many parts of the world, particularly after a pandemic-era boom in demand for online banking.
Jun 8, 2023
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DarkBERT learns language of the Dark Web
Two types of people thrive in the distant hidden recesses of the Dark Web. One type consists of the good guys: whistleblowers, freedom fighters, journalists, the intelligence community and law enforcement agencies, all generally ...
Security
Hate passwords? You're in luck—Google is sidelining them
Good news for all the password-haters out there: Google has taken a big step toward making them an afterthought by adding "passkeys" as a more straightforward and secure way to log into its services.
May 4, 2023
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Operation Cookie Monster: police shut huge cybercrime site
A global police operation has shut down one of the world's largest online marketplaces where cybercriminals can buy stolen identities and passwords, law enforcement agencies said on Wednesday.
Apr 5, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
Apple rolls out buy now, pay later service: What to know
Apple is getting into the buy now, pay later space with a few tweaks to the existing model—including no option to pay with a credit card. The company will roll out the product to some consumers this spring, and will begin ...
Mar 28, 2023
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Voice deepfakes are calling—here's what they are and how to avoid getting scammed
You have just returned home after a long day at work and are about to sit down for dinner when suddenly your phone starts buzzing. On the other end is a loved one, perhaps a parent, a child or a childhood friend, begging ...
Mar 20, 2023
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How a digital pound could work alongside cryptocurrencies
Like many other countries, the UK has developed a plan for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). A digital pound would essentially act like an online form of cash suitable for everyday payments. It would not earn any interest ...
Feb 24, 2023
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Funding bill targets online sites amid retail theft concerns
Retailers are scoring one win in the governmentwide spending bill, which will force online marketplaces like Amazon and Facebook to verify high-volume sellers on their platforms amid heightened concerns about retail crime.
Dec 23, 2022
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