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IoT an essential tool for enhancing public safety

Internet of things (IoT) refers to billions of devices that are connected to the internet. These devices have the ability to transfer data without human-to-human or human-to-computer interactions. According to Bain & Company, the combined markets of the Internet of Things will grow to about $520 billion in 2021. This technology has now infiltrated into […]

Apple previews new iPhone software, changes to Mac chips

Apple on Monday provided a glimpse at upcoming software changes designed to make the iPhone even easier to use and also announced a long-anticipated shift to a new type of chip to power its line of Mac computers. The preview of the next version of the iPhone’s operating system, known as iOS 14, highlighted Apple’s […]

Did TikTok teens, K-Pop fans punk Trump's comeback rally?

By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Did teens, TikTok users and fans of Korean pop music troll the president of the United States? For more than a week before Donald Trump’s first campaign rally in three months on Saturday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, these tech-savvy groups opposing the president mobilized to reserve […]

Apple re-closes some stores, raising economic concerns

By TALI ARBEL and MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writers Apple’s Friday decision to close stores in four states with surging coronavirus cases highlights a question that other businesses may soon face: Stay open or prepare for more shutdowns? Apple, like many other major U.S. retailers, shut down all of its U.S. locations in March. On […]

JD.com racks up $38B in sales in annual online shopping fest

By ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — JD.com’s annual “618” online shopping extravaganza racked up a total of 269.2 billion yuan ($38 billion) worth of transactions, as consumers splurged during China’s first major e-commerce sale since the pandemic began. This year’s tally was 33% higher than last year’s 201.5 billion yuan in sales. […]

Social media platforms to include more educational content

Social media applications were once thought of as a source of entertainment but have now become an integral part of our daily lives. Platforms have somehow achieved merging the digital and physical worlds with no clear distinction. Our social media accounts are a part of our personal branding and identity and have undoubtedly changed the […]

Facebook aims to help voters, but won't block Trump misinfo

By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Facebook is launching a widespread effort to boost U.S. voter turnout and provide authoritative information about voting — just as it doubles down on its policy allowing politicians like President Donald Trump to post false information on the same subject. The social media giant is launching a “Voting Information […]

WhatsApp starts payments in Brazil: Sign of things to come?

By The Associated Press undefined Facebook’s WhatsApp chat platform is launching mobile payments in Brazil, a country often used to test out new services because of its large online population. WhatsApp said in a blog post Monday that users in Brazil will now be able to send money securely, or make a purchase from a […]

7 attention-grabbing tech facts to know about

1. Former Facebook chief product officer Chris Cox will return after a year-long absence to his previous role at the company, which includes overseeing the main Facebook App, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Cox, one of Mark Zuckerberg’s top lieutenants, left in March 2019 over “artistic differences” with the CEO over his plans to make Facebook […]

UK regulators investigate Facebook's purchase of Giphy

LONDON (AP) — British regulators have opened an investigation into Facebook’s recent purchase of Giphy over concerns that it will stifle competition. The Competition and Markets Authority said Friday it’s examining the deal over concern it will result in “substantial lessening of competition in any market or markets in the United Kingdom.” The social network […]