Technology

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 […]

British computing inventor Clive Sinclair dies at 81

Clive Sinclair, the British inventor and entrepreneur who arguably did more than anyone else to inspire a whole generation of children into a life-long passion for computers and gaming, has died. He was 81. Sinclair, who rose to prominence in the early 1980s with a series of affordable home computers that offered millions their first […]

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 […]

Microsoft’s passwordless option tightens security

Microsoft announced on Wednesday its latest step in securing its Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft OneDrive accounts by welcoming its “passwordless account” option for consumers’ in the upcoming weeks for Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. In March, the Big Tech giant already made this option available for all its corporate accounts as a necessary solution […]

Americans have little trust in online security

Most Americans don’t believe their personal information is secure online and aren’t satisfied with the federal government’s efforts to protect it, according to a poll. The poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and MeriTalk shows that 64% of Americans say their social media activity is not very or not at all […]

T-Mobile will offer same-day device repairs across 500 locations

Most tech users have complained in the past about finding a reliable expert to repair their device on the spot. Well, looks like T-Mobile is taking notice, as it gears up to offer same-day, in-store mobile device repairs. “Repairs will be completed with some of the most highly credentialed mobile repair technicians in the industry, […]

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 […]

Russia is cracking down on foreign tech firms, here’s why

Ahead of Russia’s Sept. 17-19 parliamentary vote, foreign tech companies received a threat that made it clear that there will be sizeable fines if they fail to delete content Moscow doesn’t approve of. As cited by Reuters, Russia’s governmental officials have pointed the finger at foreign firms, accusing them of meddling with their efforts to […]

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, […]

HBO pulls out from Amazon Prime Channels

HBO subscribers via Amazon Prime Channels will no longer be able to stream their favorite movies and TV shows. Earlier this month, Amazon told users who signed up for HBO that their $15/month plans would be terminated on September 15th, while refunds will be issued later on. In the past, an agreement has been arranged […]