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Pandemic sends Australia’s gambling problem online
Already the world’s biggest gambling nation in terms of loss per person, Australia has seen a shift in betting behaviour since the pandemic. Read more…
Month: September 2022
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How digital identity can prove your new Gucci bag is real
If we think about the idea of digital identity in the Internet of Things, then luxury goods such as watches and Gucci handbags make for an interesting example. Read more…
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‘Digital by default’ is the new ‘connecting the unconnected’
Bridging the digital divide isn’t just about connectivity – it’s about making the connected ‘digital by default’ in an inclusive digital economy: UNESCAP. Read more…
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China completes cross-border trial of its digital currency
The Bank for International Settlements says it has completed a CBDC trial focused on cross-border transactions between China, Hong Kong, Thailand and the UAE. Read more…
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India stands firm on deadline to secure credit card data
The Reserve Bank of India is unlikely to extend a Friday deadline for businesses to set up extra security for consumers’ credit card data despite concerns. Read more…
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Social networks are better predictors of supply chain risk
Businesses need to change the way they evaluate risk to their global supply networks. Social network analytics can provide the data and tools they they need. Read more…
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Network superiority to be key 5G selling point in India
A new Ericsson ConsumerLab report says 5G network superiority will be a key driver for consumer loyalty in India as mobile users seek the best experience. Read more…
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New Vietnam rules to limit who can post news on social media
Vietnam prepares new rules to limit which social media accounts can post news-related content to establish a legal basis for controlling news dissemination. Read more…
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Intel will expand its Developer Cloud to boost ecosystem
Intel plans to expand the Intel Developer Cloud to allow customers to try new chips before they hit the market in hopes of luring more app developers. Read more…
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Lidar could become a lot cheaper, thanks to Volvo
Volvo intends to include Lidar on all of its vehicles, which is likely to accelerate cost reduction to the point where Lidar is as ubiquitous as Wi-Fi. Read more…
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Grab promises investors it will be profitable by end-2024
Grab has been on a downward spiral since its SPAC merger in December, but CEO Anthony Tan told investors the firm aims to break even by the second half of 2024. Read more…
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NASA DART craft punches an asteroid in the face
NASA’s DART spacecraft successfully slammed into a distant asteroid in the world’s first test of a planetary defense system to deflect a doomsday meteorite. Read more…
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Optus rejects claims of sloppy security as hackers back off
Optus came under more fire from the government for last week’s data breach, while the hackers withdrew their ransom demand and said they have deleted the data. Read more…
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Jio targets $100-150 price range for its new 5G smartphone
Reliance Jio will likely launch its 5G smartphone at a price range of $100-$150 once its 5G coverage is wide enough to poach the 4G mass market: Counterpoint. Read more…
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India pushes smartphone makers to use its NavIC system
India is pushing tech giants like Samsung, Xiaomi and Apple to make smartphones compatible with its home-grown NavIC navigation system within months. Read more…
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ZTE: a story of resilience and continued growth
ZTE recently announced robust financial results for the first half of 2022, reporting 12.7% growth in operating revenue. How has ZTE achieved this? Read more…
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Australia to change privacy rules in wake of Optus attack
Australia plans changes to its privacy rules so that banks can be alerted faster following cyber attacks at companies, says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Read more…
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Reframing Malaysia’s digital first economy push
In a bid to head off multiple crosswinds in today’s fragile ecosystem, Malaysia is redoubling its ‘digital first economy’ effort towards a sustainable future. Read more…
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Vodafone Idea 5G delay imminent as financial issues continue
Vodafone Idea will most likely delay its 5G launch in India as its equipment vendor partners such as Nokia and Ericsson seek advance payments for 5G radio. Read more…
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Grab – no mass layoffs despite weak market
Grab, Southeast Asia’s biggest ride-hailing and food delivery firm does not envisage mass layoffs as some rivals have done and is selectively hiring. Read more…