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China's ByteDance admits using TikTok data to track journalistsEmployees of Chinese tech giant ByteDance improperly accessed data from social media platform TikTok to track journalists in a bid to identify the source of...Stereolabs Launches 3D Robot CameraStereolabs has announced the launch of ZED-X, a stereo camera designed for robotic navigation and process automation in indoor and outdoor environments.Powered and supported by...Sabrent Launches 5 GB/s SSDs For The Steam DeckSabrent has revealed the company's new Rocket 2230 SSD, which will fight for a spot on the list of best SSDs. The Sabrent Rocket 2230,...Abu Dhabi's G42 partners with OceanX, G-Tech and Indonesia to develop ocean researchGroup 42, the Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence and cloud computing company, has partnered with New York-headquartered non-profit company OceanX, Jakarta’s G-Tech Digital Asia and the...Microsoft’s latest data on hacks and why you may need new login, passwords fastIf you’ve had a password hacked recently, you aren’t alone. The volume of password attacks has soared to an estimated 921 attacks every second. That’s...Mitsubishi tests automated robotic valet parking system using robotsMitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems have launched Phase 2 of demonstration testing of an automated valet parking system at Shisui Premium...Unban Trump on Twitter? Musk ponders reinstating former US presidentTwitter owner Elon Musk on Friday said he had begun to reinstate some banned accounts on the social media platform, although former US president Donald...Amazon unveils Sparrow robotic system for repetitive warehouse tasksUS technology company Amazon introduced its latest robotic system “Sparrow”, which aims to do repetitive warehouse jobs and boost product handling in its operations.Sparrow is...Fujitsu to conduct 5G field trials to deliver robust operation automation for data centersFujitsu Limited said it plans to embark on a series of field trials together with Fujitsu Research Institute Limited at its Yokohama Data Center, aiming...Vehicle manufacturers to double spending on EVs, batteries to $1.2 trillion by 2030The world's top car makers are planning to spend nearly $1.2 trillion through 2030 to develop and produce millions of electric vehicles, along with the...Oracle joins up with Nvidia to boost its artificial intelligence capabilitiesUS software company Oracle announced a multiyear partnership with Nvidia — a global leader in artificial intelligence hardware and software that designs and manufactures graphics...Taiwan chipmaker TSMC says quarterly profit $8.8 billionTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the biggest contract manufacturer of processor chips for smartphones and other products, said Thursday that its quarterly profit rose 79.7% over...Data analytics and AI to fuel Middle East and Turkey's FinTech growth, says MasterCardData analytics and artificial intelligence are the leading technologies fuelling the growth of the Middle East and Turkey's FinTech industry, a new study by global...iPhone 14's crash detection calls emergency services on roller coasters, report findsAdventure seekers with the latest iPhone products might receive a surprise call from emergency services responding to a car crash, a report has found.The glitch,...Google looks to boost its security cred in the cloudCloud data breaches in the enterprise have skyrocketed in the last year — a worrying trend that’s led to the emergence of a host of...Europe braces for mobile network blackoutsOnce unthinkable, mobile phones could go dark around Europe this winter if power cuts or energy rationing knocks out parts of the mobile networks across...Riken researchers develop rechargeable cyborg cockroachA team of researchers has developed a rechargeable cyborg cockroach that can be remotely controlled for use in search-and-rescue and other missions, Japan's Riken research...Twitch announces slots and roulette gambling banTwitch has announced a partial gambling ban, targeting slots, roulette and dice games. The Amazon-owned livestreaming platform will bar videos of gambling sites not licensed...TikTok adds authenticity feature that mirrors BeRealTikTok has added an authenticity feature that has been a winner for French app BeReal, taking a page from Meta's playbook by copying a rival.The...Uber investigating hack on its computer systemsUber's computer network has been hacked. The ride-hailing company said it was investigating after several internal communications and engineering systems had been compromised.The New York...Vedanta and Foxconn to invest $19.5bn in chip and display plants in IndiaVedanta and Taiwan's Foxconn will invest $19.5 billion to set up semiconductor and display production plants in Gujarat, the home state of Indian Prime Minister...How To Extend the Life of an EV BatteryInvented in 1976, lithium-ion batteries are one of the most popular battery types currently in use. They are widely used in electronics, electric vehicle (EV)...Apple debuts iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro MaxApple on Wednesday announced the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, the most advanced Pro lineup ever, featuring the Dynamic Islan — a...Ring Alarm home security systemAdding a security system to your home is easier these days than ever before. Instead of having to hire a professional security company to install...How Google's immersive Street View offers a glimpse of the metaverseFifteen years after its launch, a Google Maps feature that lets people explore faraway places as though standing right there is providing a glimpse of...Best cheap laptop deals in September 2022Right now is a good time to be hunting for cheap laptop deals as Labor Day laptop deals have arrived. Multiple major retailers are selling...Facebook parent Meta reportedly sets up new unit to plan paid features across its appsMeta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is planning to add more paid features across its applications as it seeks to boost revenue streams, technology...Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Pro reviewJackery has recently launched the Solar Generator 2000 Pro. This 2000W monster is their biggest power generator to date and offers quick AC charging, something...Luminovo raises money to reduce waste in electronics manufacturingFor the $5 trillion electronics industry, electronics manufacturers, Munich-based Luminovo builds a SaaS solution that brings together the full material and production costing process. The...Can Europe's energy crisis be resolved with more electric cars?Every morning at his home near Cambridge in the UK, Mr Kershaw charges up his Nissan Leaf, in part from the 12 turbines at the...Musk approaches brain chip startup Synchron about deal amid Neuralink delays, sources sayElon Musk has approached brain chip implant developer Synchron about a potential investment as his own company Neuralink plays catch-up in the race to connect...How to pick the best MacBook so you’re not overspending for what you don’t needApple has five MacBook computers to choose from, which might be a little daunting if you’re in the market for a new laptop as we...Elon Musk sells Tesla shares worth nearly $7bnTesla chief executive Elon Musk sold $6.9 billion of his shares in the electric car maker, his biggest sale on record, saying he needs cash...Google sued for reneging on deal to give free Workspace software to early adoptersGoogle was sued by an early adopter of its Workplace cloud productivity software, who claims the company reneged on a promise to provide it with...Amazon to buy vacuum maker iRobotAmazon on Friday announced it has agreed to acquire the vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion, scooping up another company to add to...Privacy watchdogs criticize proposed EU online child pornography rulesThe European Union's privacy watchdogs on Friday criticized proposed rules to combat online child sexual abuse, saying their potential impact on individuals' privacy and personal...Facebook owner Meta in first ever sales fallThe owner of Facebook and Instagram was hit by a fall in advertising sales in the three months to July which caused the first year-on-year...Apple reportedly hires veteran Lamborghini executive to help develop its electric carApple has reportedly hired a long-time executive of Lamborghini in the latest sign that the iPhone maker is stepping up its efforts to develop its...Uber to pay $2.2m to disabled riders over wait feesUber has agreed to pay more than $2m (£1.68m) to settle claims brought by the US government that its wait time fees discriminated against customers...Packaging of electronic products to carry all mandatory info via QR codeThe Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Saturday allowed manufacturers or importers of electronics to declare certain mandatory details about the product either through QR code...Apple to add 'lockdown' safeguard on iPhones, iPads, MacsApple will roll out a “lockdown" option for iPhones, iPads and Mac computers intended to protect against spyware unleashed by state-sponsored hackers — although enabling...UAE teams up with Chainalysis to provide blockchain training to government entitiesThe UAE's Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications signed a preliminary agreement with blockchain data platform Chainalysis to provide virtual training...Pride: Amazon restricts LGBT goods in United Arab EmiratesOnline retail giant Amazon has restricted search results related to LGBT people and issues on its website in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The firm...Bulgari to open luxury villa resort in the Maldives — with private island residenceLuxury Italian brand Bulgari will open a new private island resort in the Maldives. Scheduled to arrive in 2025, Bulgari Resort Ranfushi will be the...Google makes Earth Engine imaging public as it prepares to unveil carbon footprint toolGoogle's Earth Engine imaging service is now available for use in the sustainability initiatives of enterprises as it prepares to launch a carbon footprint tracker...Taking off with Liebherr electronics: high-tech drones by Quantum-Systems– Drone manufacturer Quantum-Systems relies on Liebherr’s experience when it comes to the manufacturing of electronics for the autopilot and motor controller– Liebherr’s Components product...Biometric Security Isn’t As Strong as You Think, Here’s WhyBiometric authentication using your face or fingerprints is super-convenient and feels futuristic and secure. However, that may be a false sense of security thanks to...How to Overclock a CPUContrary to innumerable reports of its demise, overclocking is not dead — not by a long shot. Yes, overclocking headroom for core frequencies has receded...New Tesla factories losing billions of dollars, Musk saysThe multi-billionaire also called the plants in Berlin and Austin, Texas "gigantic money furnaces". Covid-19 lockdowns in China this year, including in Shanghai where Tesla...Robot finger covered in living skin developed by University of TokyoThe University of Tokyo was the location of a unique scientific breakthrough recently. A team led by Professor Shoji Takeuchi has successfully cover a robotic...