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Crypto fan tokens are a hot item at this year’s World Cup
The market for crypto-based fan tokens is heating up in Qatar at this years’s World Cup. Average daily trading volumes reached $300 million in November. Read more…
Month: November 2022
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The latest US ban on Chinese tech is all noise, no substance
The US FCC has banned the import of all electronics from Huawei, ZTE and other Chinese firms. It’s a mostly symbolic move, but further restrictions are likely. Read more…
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1 in 2 Google Chrome extensions have potential to wreak havoc
Data removal company Incogni analyzed the risk profiles of 1,237 Google Chrome extensions available on the Chrome Web Store and 1 in 2 was high/very high risk. Read more…
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Vietnam smartphone exports drop as Samsung slows down
Vietnam’s smartphone production and exports fell in November in the run up to Christmas, a new sign that Samsung is adapting to dwindling global demand. Read more…
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BlockFi files for bankruptcy as the latest FTX casualty
Cryptocurrency lender BlockFi has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the firm was hurt by exposure to the spectacular collapse of FTX. Read more…
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WhatsApp denies claims that someone is selling its user data
A report by CyberNews alleged that a cyber attacker is selling of millions of WhatsApp user data from around the world. WhatsApp insists it’s not true. Read more…
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India’s expensive 5G rollout could yield big GDP payoff
India’s 5G rollout cost will be the highest of 15 emerging nations between 2020 and 2035, but so could the potential GDP boost, a new study suggests. Read more…
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Cyber Monday expected to set new online sales record
Spending on Cyber Monday, the biggest US online shopping day, may hit a record $11.6 billion, according to a report, even under the strain of inflation. Read more…
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Australia’s BNPL sector braces for impact of new regulation
A proposal in Australia to regulate BNPL with the same law that covers credit card and mortgage providers could disrupt a key feature of BNPL’s business model. Read more…
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Is your business vulnerable to holiday season cyberattacks?
Holiday season is fast approaching, but will your business be safe from cyber attacks?Cybercriminals choose this time to strike with their most vicious attacks. Read more…
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India’s Skyroot Aerospace plans to halve launch costs
Skyroot Aerospace, the startup behind India’s first private space launch, expects to be able to launch satellites at half of the cost of established companies. Read more…
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Foxconn unrest hits iPhone shipments ahead of holiday season
The Foxconn flagship iPhone plant in China is set to see a further reduction in November shipments after the latest bout of worker unrest this week. Read more…
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Amazon to shut down Academy learning platform in India
Amazon to shut down its Academy online learning platform for high-school students in India less than two years of its launch, without citing a reason. Read more…
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The crypto collapse should be no surprise to anyone
The collapse of FTX and crypto in general should be no surprise to anyone who has paid attention – the sector has shown signs of uncertainty and risk for years. Read more…
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USTDA backs NOW Telecom’s 5G plans for the Philippines
The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has committed to partner with NOW Telecom to facilitate the deployment of 5G technologies in the Philippines. Read more…
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Crypto platforms to face extra regulatory scrutiny next year
The crash of FTX has injected greater urgency into regulating crypto. Targeting such ‘conglomerate’ platforms will be the focus for 2023, says new IOSCO chair. Read more…
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Foxconn blames ‘technical error’ for Zhengzhou plant fiasco
Foxconn said a pay-related “technical error” occurred when hiring new recruits at its COVID-hit factory in Zhengzhou, and apologised to workers. Read more…
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6G evolution starts with understanding why we need it
Planning network evolution to 6G starts with having a clear idea of what services it needs to support, and how we evolve the network to support them. Read more…
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Now Chinese handset firms in India are laying off staff
Bracing for tough times in India, Chinese handset firms start laying off staff there and are likely to further cut investments in marketing and operations. Read more…
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Protests are rocking Foxconn’s iPhone plant in Zhengzhou
Hundreds of workers joined protests at Foxconn’s flagship iPhone plant in Zhengzhou, with some men smashing surveillance cameras and windows. Read more…