Technology
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China announced campaign to “clean up” ISPs and crack down on devices used to evade strict censorship
Jan 24, 2017News Hour: China has announced a 14-month campaign to “clean up” internet service providers and crack down on devices such as virtual private networks (VPNs) used to evade strict censorship, reports BSS. The ruling Communist party... -
China sets up $14.55 billion fund to support investment in the internet sector
Jan 22, 2017News Hour: China has set up a 100 billion yuan ($14.55 billion) fund to support investment in the internet sector, said official news agency Xinhua on Sunday. The fund, backed by China’s cabinet, is designed to... -
Digital division highlighted by 2G switchoff in Singapore
Jan 22, 2017News Hour: When Singapore pulls the plug on its 2G mobile phone network this year, thousands of people could be stuck without a signal — digital have-nots left behind by the relentless march of technology. From... -
Amazon puts its popular Dash button on its website and mobile app
Jan 21, 2017News Hour: Amazon.com Inc has put its popular Dash button on its website and mobile app, making it easier for shoppers to buy their favorite items such as peanut butter, detergent and paper towels. The online... -
Panasonic Corp aims to extend its partnership with Tesla Motors Inc beyond batteries
Jan 19, 2017News Hour: Panasonic Corp aims to extend its partnership with electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc beyond batteries and into self-driving technology, as the Japanese conglomerate continues to shift its focus to the automotive business. The... -
Facebook to build a new data center in Odense, Denmark
Jan 19, 2017News Hour: Facebook will build a new data center in the Danish city of Odense, the California-based tech company said at a press conference with local authorities, only the third such facility outside of the United... -
Netflix added record 7 million subscribers over the past quarter as part of its global expansion drive
Jan 19, 2017News Hour: Netflix added a record seven million subscribers over the past quarter as part of its global expansion drive, fueling a surge in revenue and profit for the streaming television giant. California-based Netflix said in... -
China plans to develop a prototype exascale computer in 2017
Jan 17, 2017News Hour: China plans to develop a prototype exascale computer by the end of the year, state media said on Tuesday, as it seeks to win a global race to be the first to build a... -
Oracle to open accelerator program in Israel for startups developing cloud technologies
Jan 16, 2017News Hour: U.S. software provider Oracle Corp said on Monday it was opening an accelerator program in Israel for startups developing cloud technologies or whose technologies are based in the cloud. Run by Oracle’s research and... -
Airbus plans to test a prototype for a self-piloted flying car
Jan 16, 2017News Hour: Airbus Group plans to test a prototype for a self-piloted flying car as a way of avoiding gridlock on city roads by the end of the year, the aerospace group’s chief executive said on...
