Internet
A ban by President Donald Trump's administration on Chinese mobile apps such as TikTok and WeChat risks fragmenting an already fragile global internet and creating an American version of China's "Great Firewall."
Aug 7, 2020
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Australia's government said Sunday it will introduce legislation to unmask online trolls, and hold social media giants like Facebook and Twitter responsible for identifying them.
Nov 28, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
The festive season is a time for joy, family and festive cheer. However, it's also a prime target for cybercriminals. As online shopping ramps up, so does the risk of falling prey to cyber-attacks. That's why it's crucial ...
Dec 11, 2023
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Business
The way we live our lives online is rapidly changing. Artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality and innovations such as blockchain—a kind of digital record for transactions—are set to transform the online world, affecting ...
Feb 22, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Maritime transport has become central to international trade and the world economy. It is estimated that 90,000 marine vessels are used to transport 90% of goods carried by sea. As these vessels consume fossil fuels like ...
Jan 19, 2023
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Security
Blockchain technology is perhaps best known for its role in digital, or crypto, currencies. However, it is simply an immutable, electronic ledger and so can have other applications such as the writing and signing of smart ...
Mar 16, 2022
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Internet
The problem of misinformation isn't going away. Internet platforms like Facebook and Twitter have taken some steps to curb its spread and say they are working on doing more. But no method yet introduced has been completely ...
Mar 18, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
The BBC has announced that 2020 will mark the end of the Red Button text service—the final incarnation of what was originally known as CEEFAX and Oracle. Those old text-based TV services would seem ridiculously clunky and ...
Sep 26, 2019
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Security
One consequence of the public's compliance with social distancing and quarantines during the COVID-19 pandemic is a sharp decline in most types of crime. It looks like people staying home made communities less conducive to ...
May 26, 2020
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Business
Japan has stepped up its push to catch up on digitization by telling a reluctant public they have to sign up for digital IDs or possibly lose access to their public health insurance.
Oct 25, 2022
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