European Union finance ministers are set to discuss a watered down proposal on an EU-wide digital tax, according to a report by Reuters.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg bets big on “stories”
Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg is betting the company’s future on video and disappearing posts called “stories,” not the company’s famous news feed. Investors are buying into the vision for now, Bloomberg reported.
Blockchain to transform global Islamic finance industry: experts
The adoption of blockchain, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies and other advanced technologies are expected to have a positive impact on the global Islamic finance sector and create new benefits and opportunities for banks and consumers alike, according to experts at GIES 2018.
Tweet that led to $20 million SEC fine was “worth it”, says Musk
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said the tweet that cost him and the company $20 million in fines each by the US Securities and Exchange Commission was “worth it”.
Apple, Samsung slapped with fines for slowing down phones
Italy’s anti-trust watchdog has issued fines for Apple and Samsung Electronics worth $5.7 million each following complaints they used software updates to slow down their mobile phones, Reuters reported.
Windows driving PC sales, Apple suffers
Windows is driving PC sales, even as Apple suffered a massive drop, according to latest result of PC shipments worldwide. …
Cryptocurrency threats climb in the first nine months of the year: report
Theft of cryptocurrencies through hacking of exchanges and trading platforms soared to $927 million in the first nine months of the year, Reuters reported.
Blockchain coming to your dining table
Carrefour joins IBM Food Trust to help you trace product origin Carrefour customers will soon be able to track the …
IT managers fret over new Windows update. Here’s how you can roll it back
Microsoft has temporarily halted the roll out of its Windows 10 October update, following complaints that it has been deleting …
Alphabet shuts down Google+ social site
Alphabet Inc’s Google will shut down the consumer version of its social network Google+ following its announcement that the private profile data of at least 500,000 users may have been exposed to hundreds of external developers, Reuters reported.
Worldwide spending on security solutions to reach $133.7 billion
Managed, integrated and consulting services will be the key categories, where companies plan to invest their security spend
Microsoft starts pre-orders for Surface Laptop 2 and Pro 6. Does not ship to the UAE
Microsoft has opened pre-orders for its latest Surface Laptop 2 and Pro 6 devices but you can only place the …
Why Estonia is the world’s most digitised country
Estonia is an unlikely candidate for the world’s most tech-savvy nation. With a population of 1.3 million, the Baltic state …
Elon Musk to step down as Tesla chairman
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has reportedly said that car-maker Tesla and Chief Executive Elon Musk had agreed to pay $20 million.