Technology
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U.S. lawmakers formally ask Facebook CEO to testify on user data
Mar 23, 2018U.S. lawmakers on Friday formally asked Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg to explain at a Washington hearing how 50 million users’ data got into the hands of political consultancy Cambridge Analytica. The world’s largest social media network is... -
British scientists developed a lightweight and highly sensitive brain imaging device to be used as helmate
Mar 22, 2018British scientists have developed a lightweight and highly sensitive brain imaging device that can be worn as a helmet, allowing the patient to move about naturally. Results from tests of the scanner showed that patients were... -
Dropbox raises IPO price range by $2 on strong demand
Mar 21, 2018Cloud storage firm Dropbox Inc on Wednesday raised the price range for its initial public offering by $2 as investors bid strongly for the first big tech IPO this year ahead of final pricing expected on... -
Academic behind Facebook breach says political influence was exaggerated
Mar 21, 2018The consultancy at the heart of a storm over Facebook data greatly exaggerated its role in Donald Trump’s 2016 U.S. presidential victory and would not have been able to sway an election result, the academic who... -
Sri Lanka to lift a ban on social media networks this week
Mar 14, 2018Some of the violence was instigated by postings on Facebook threatening more attacks on Muslims, according to the government, which on March 7 cut access to Facebook, Viber, and WhatsApp. Sri Lanka is likely to lift... -
Broadcom ends bid for Qualcomm after President Trump nixes deal
Mar 14, 2018Singapore-based Broadcom Ltd withdrew its $117 billion bid to acquire Qualcomm Inc on Wednesday, two days after U.S. President Donald Trump blocked the attempt citing national security concerns. The company said it has also withdrawn its... -
Facebook bans far-right group Britain First for inciting hatred
Mar 14, 2018Facebook said it banned Britain First from its platform for breaking rules against inciting hatred, blacklisting a far-right group brought to global attention when U.S. President Donald Trump retweeted its anti-Islamic posts. Facebook said on Wednesday... -
Digital transformation to contribute more than US$1 trillion to Asia Pacific GDP by 2021
Feb 28, 2018The study predicts a dramatic acceleration in the pace of digital transformation across Asia’s economies. In 2017, about 6% of the region’s GDP was derived from digital products and services created directly through the use of... -
Grammarly Keyboard on your Android mobile handset with new look
Feb 23, 2018Grammarly updated its Android console with some helpful new customization highlights, additionally upgrading the value of this unique solution. It’s added a load of new features to customize the look and feel of the Grammarly Keyboard... -
Microsoft introduces ‘Kaizala’ in Bangla on International Mother Language Day
Feb 22, 2018Kaizala is designed to optimize productivity in a world with intelligent cloud and intelligent edge, particularly in the emerging markets. The app, which has a simple chat user interface, allows up to 5 million people to...
