UK regulator set to block Meta's acquisition of GIF platform Giphy: FT, Digital News,LONDON – The United Kingdom competition regulator is expected to block Meta Platforms' acquisition of online GIF platform Giphy in the coming days, the Financial Times reported on Monday (Nov 29). The Comp
Microsoft says it disrupted attempted hacks by Russian spies, Digital News,Microsoft Corp said on Thursday (April 7) it had disrupted hacking attempts by Russian military spies aimed at breaking into Ukrainian, European Union, and American targets. In a blog post, the tech firm said a group it nickn
Get ready for a new augmented reality Minecraft mobile game, Digital News,On May 17, Microsoft will unveil more information on a new augmented reality (AR) Minecraft game, which sees the iconic pixellated world come to life via our phones. The company teased the new project at their annual Build con
China's Tencent fires 70 staff, blacklists 13 firms in anti-graft campaign, China News,SHANGHAI – Tencent Holdings, China's biggest social media and video games company, on Tuesday (Jan 25) said it fired nearly 70 staff over bribery and embezzlement incidents last year and named 13 compani
Childish Gambino, Lady Gaga to perform at Grammys, Entertainment News,Pop superstar Lady Gaga and the psychedelic rapper Childish Gambino will perform at the Grammy Awards on January 28, organizers of the music industry's biggest night announced Thursday. Unveiling the first acts for the televi
Samsung's smart TVs to get Apple TV app and AirPlay 2 support starting today, Digital News,With the release of iOS and tvOS 12.3, Samsung has today announced that it's started to roll out a firmware update to select TVs to include the new Apple TV app and AirPlay 2 support. The company say
Man in Brazil dies after jumping into piranha-infested lake to escape swarm of bees, World News,A man in Brazil reportedly died after jumping into a lake to escape a swarm of bees, only to be partially devoured by flesh-eating piranhas. His mangled body was found last Sunday (Oct 31), although it wa
Google co-founders step down as Pichai named Alphabet CEO, Digital News,Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are stepping down from their roles at the helm of parent firm Alphabet and handing the reins to current Google CEO Sundar Pichai, the company said Tuesday. Pichai will take over from
Clubhouse launches surround-sound feature to help chats feel life-like, Digital News,Aug 29 – Clubhouse, an audio-only chat app, said on Sunday (Aug 29) it will launch a spatial audio feature to make voices sound as if they're coming from different directions, helping conversations and virtual
US charges China's Huawei with bank fraud, stealing trade secrets, China News,WASHINGTON – The United States on Monday (Jan 28) charged China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, its chief financial officer and two affiliates with bank and wire fraud to violate sanctions against Iran in a case th
Apple's mixed reality headset rumoured to track eye movement, Digital News,Apple's mixed reality (MR) headset is expected to come with an advanced eye-tracking system according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo claims the MR headset is able to detect where the user is looking, whether the user
Chalkboard computer teacher is star of international conference held in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Ghanaian schoolteacher who used chalkboard drawings to teach computer science because his farming village had no laptops found himself the star of a global conference in Singapore. Richard
Your Questions Answered: Living Donor Liver Transplant FAQ | Health Plus, Health News,Dr Stephen Chang, general surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Hospital specialising in liver transplant, answers various questions from liver donors and recipients. Liver transplant is increasingly being recognised as the b
Microsoft to unveil first SEA Surface store in Singapore tomorrow, Digital News,Microsoft announced Tuesday (March 6) the opening of its first Surface store in Singapore and its first in Southeast Asia. The store is located in the Harvey Norman flagship superstore at Millennia Walk and will start it
Lawyer linked to missing $33 million slapped with 8 new charges, Singapore News,The lawyer allegedly linked to the disappearance of more than $33 million of his client's monies has been slapped with eight more charges. Three more clients have also come forward about alleged unauthorised transac
Car review: Audi A3 Sportback is a high-tech compact car that delivers plenty of functionality , Lifestyle News,In the past three months, I've driven two variants of the new Golf, two variants of the new Skoda Octavia, and, including this one, two variants of the new Audi A3. That makes it six
Musk won't settle 'pedo guy' defamation lawsuit, lawyer says, World News,LOS ANGELES – An attorney for Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of electric car maker Tesla, said on Tuesday that his client had no intention of settling a defamation suit brought by a British cave explorer before t
Workaholic Shenzhen city makes leave time mandatory in first for China, China News,SHENZHEN, China – The southern Chinese technology hub of Shenzhen, notorious for its long work hours, will become China’s first city to require that workers take paid leave, a move to help reduce burnout that may be r
New Zealand PM's neighbour lets the cat out of the bag, World News,A guilt-ridden neighbour of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealed Wednesday that he was responsible for accidentally killing the nation's \”First Cat\” Paddles while reversing out of his driveway. Paddles died in
Valorant's new character Neon brings plenty of speed to the game, Digital News,Valorant, the popular shooter-MOBA hybrid by Riot Games, is known for its methodical pace and highly strategic team-based gameplay. A recent trailer revealing Neon, the new playable agent, shows off her fast-paced mo
