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Australia’s tech industry is falling behind, report finds

As the world’s top technologically driven nations continue to transform innovative concepts into a reality, Australia risks falling behind without an interest to invest in digital technology-based research, IT professionals, and workers. That is according to a new report published by the Australian Academy of Science in collaboration with the Australian Academy of Technology and […]

Beijing backs its tech scrutiny in meeting with Wall Street execs

Chinese watchdogs backed their regulatory scrutiny on their tech sector as they spoke on Tuesday with Wall Street executives disclosing that regulations are meant to enforce tech companies, not crush them.   Fang Xinghai, China’s Securities Regulatory Commission Vice Chairman, told the executives that the government’s latest conduct on tech firms was aimed to enhance their regulations, in addition to bolstering national security and data privacy.  […]

CFTC delves into Binance’s insider trading conduct

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sharpens its regulatory gaze as it initiated a condensed investigation into cryptocurrency trading platform Binance Holdings Ltd. for probable crypto exchange abuse for insider trading and market manipulation, according to Bloomberg.  It seems that even though not everyone can stand its probing scrutiny, the U.S. is feeding its recently found […]

Clubhouse’s new feature just got leaked

Clubhouse, the audio-only app that invites users to meet people around the world through voice-only communication, is expanding its features to ease the interaction process. It’s unlikely that you haven’t heard of Clubhouse yet. The social media app is floating with influencers and average users interested to participate in unvarnished conversations, keeping in mind one […]

UAE’s green data center for University of Birmingham Dubai

Scholars and Academics at Dubai’s University of Birmingham are set to revel in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) most advanced and innovated on-site data center with elevated performance signifying the University’s pursuits of creating a green, energy-efficient on-campus ecosystem. With a direct connection to the University of Birmingham’s UK campus, the site will provide fast […]

Facebook just added more regulations that can get you banned

Facebook is taking a unique spin on handling harmful activates on its platform. The tech giant is giving moderators the responsibility to take a number of actions besides just banning troll accounts, as the social-media platform is aiming to eliminate any form of misinformation and harassment. Reuters first reported on the new policy on Friday, […]

Facebook bans German accounts under new 'social harm' policy

Facebook removed almost 150 accounts and pages linked to anti-lockdown demonstrators in Germany, the company announced Thursday, under a new policy focused on groups that spread misinformation or incite violence but who don’t fit into the platform’s existing categories of bad actors. The accounts on Facebook and Instagram spread content linked to the so-called Querdenken […]

SEC fines App Annie $10 million for data misuse

The U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) publicized that mobile data and analytics firm App Annie agreed to settle on a $10 million fine for security fraud charges due to the firm’s “material misrepresentations” to its userbase and investment firms over collecting and pawning data. Founded in 2010, App Annie is deemed as one of […]

NYC faces lawsuit from food delivery company over customer data

After New York City issued a new law that requires food delivery companies to share customer data with restaurants, popular U.S. food delivery company DoorDash is taking a stand by filing a new lawsuit against the city, describing the new law as “a shocking and invasive intrusion of consumers’ privacy.” The law, which was approved […]

China’s cloud market next in line for regulatory scrutiny

In its latest regulatory maneuver, China proceeds to aim its regulatory glaze at its Big Tech giants by demanding to end a long-established practice of prohibiting each other’s connection on their sites, a move that could result in catastrophic consequences on its domestic market and China-based companies’ stakes. Beijing’s move raised the distress level amongst […]