Technology
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The UK to phase out 2G and 3G mobile services by 2033
Dec 9, 2021The UK will phase out 2G and 3G mobile services by 2033, the government says. The switch-off date has been agreed with mobile-network operators Vodafone, EE, Virgin Media, O2, and Three, reports BBC. In July, EE... -
Instagram’s CEO’s appeal for self-regulation is rejected by US Congress
Dec 9, 2021Instagram’s CEO tried to pacify enraged US senators with a glowing assessment of the photo-sharing app’s influence on teenagers on Wednesday, but they rejected his self-regulation idea, signaling a renewed drive to rein in Big Tech.... -
Rohingya sue Facebook for $150bn over Myanmar hate speech
Dec 7, 2021Hundreds of Rohingya refugees in the United Kingdom and the United States have sued Facebook, alleging that the social media giant aided the spread of anti-Rohingya hate speech. They are seeking more than $150 billion (£113... -
Personal Computer and NFT of Wikipedia creator Jimmy Wales up for auction
Dec 6, 2021The personal computer that Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales used when programming the online reference resource 20 years ago is going under the hammer, along with an NFT memorializing his first edit on the platform, auctioneers said... -
Popularity of traditional culture related contents on short-video platform among Gen Z on the rise
Dec 6, 2021Likee is gradually turning into one of the top choices of the users belonging to Gen Z who consider short videos as an innovative way for learning about and promoting traditional customs and culture. With cutting-edge... -
Qualcomm Inc released a new chip designed for gaming-specific handheld devices offering 5G connectivity
Dec 2, 2021Qualcomm Inc on Wednesday released a new chip designed for gaming-specific handheld devices offering 5G connectivity, a potential new mobile platform for video gamers offering more flexibility to play streaming games on the go. The San... -
Brazil raises $8.4 bn in 5G tender
Nov 6, 2021Brazil raised $8.4 billion in investments and license fees in an international tender to build and operate one of the world’s biggest 5G data networks, Communications Minister Fabio Faria said Friday, hailing a “great success.” The... -
Mayor-elect for New York City, Eric Adams would like his first three pay checks in bitcoin
Nov 5, 2021Eric Adams, mayor-elect for New York City, has said he would like his first three pay checks in bitcoin. The former police captain was elected this week to take over at the end of mayor Bill... -
‘Bangladesh ICT Skills Competition 2021’ ends on a high note
Nov 4, 2021After ten months of fierce battles and different rounds, the names of the winners of ‘Bangladesh ICT Skills Competition 2021’, organized by Huawei in partnership with Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC), have been announced through a gala... -
Airtel Africa and UNICEF announce multi-million dollar partnership to scale-up digital learning for children across Africa
Nov 1, 2021Airtel Africa and UNICEF announced a five-year pan-African partnership to help accelerate the roll-out of digital learning through connecting schools to the internet and ensuring free access to learning platforms across 13 countries. By providing equal...
