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Business · SeattleAmazon's smart-doorbell company, Ring, has provided surveillance footage to law enforcement without a warrant or the consent of doorbell-owners. The disclosure highlights the degree of Amazon's control over data generated by the doorbells' cameras and microphones. Sen. Ed Markey said he is concerned that biometric surveillance could become central to the growing web of surveillance systems that Amazon and other tech companies are responsible for.See the Story
Amazon.com's Ring gave police data without user consent 11 times in 2022
60% Center coverage: 69 sources
Business · Menlo ParkFacebook is testing an option for users to create multiple profiles from a single account. The feature is aimed at helping users "tailor their experience based on interests and relationships," Facebook said. The test comes as Facebook parent company Meta experiences slowing profit growth and steep competition from rivals like TikTok.See the Story
Facebook to allow up to five profiles tied to one account
68% Center coverage: 28 sources
Business · WuhanBaidu Inc said on Monday it has obtained permits to operate fully driverless robotaxi services on open roads from two Chinese cities. The permits, awarded by the southwestern municipality of Chongqing and the central city of Wuhan, allow commercial robotaxis to offer rides to the public. Baidu said they marked a "turning point" in China's policy-making towards autonomous driving.See the Story
Baidu bags China's first fully driverless robotaxi licenses
44% Center coverage: 16 sources
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Business · BeijingBaidu will add the Apollo RT6 EV to its Apollo Go ride-hailing service next year. The new battery-electric robotaxi is Baidu's sixth-generation autonomous vehicle. Apollo RT6 has the road skills of a driver with 20 years' experience, Baidu says. The detachable steering wheel could be replaced by extra seats, vending machines, desks or games consoles. The vehicle is packed with 38 sensors, including:eight light-detection and ranging (Lidar) sensorsone 6mm (0.2in) wave radar. The car will cost 250,000 yuan ($37,000) per unit. Baidu plans to put it to use for its robotaxi service in China next year.See the Story
Baidu unveils autonomous vehicle without steering wheel
72% Center coverage: 14 sources
BusinessApple plans to roll out a 'lockdown' option for iPhones, iPads and Mac computers. The feature is intended to protect against spyware unleashed by state-sponsored hackers. Apple believes the extra layer of protection will be valuable to activists, journalists and other targets of hacking attacks launched by well-funded groups.See the Story
Apple to add 'lockdown' mode to protect users from spyware attacks
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TeslaHuawei beat Apple in satellite communication game by announcing its Mate 50 series. The new Mate 50 and Mate 50 Pro come with the ability to send texts via satellite communication by global BeiDou satellite network. Apple's SOS satellite option is only available in the US and Canada, while Huawei's only works in mainland China.See the Story
iPhone 14 satellite connectivity: everything you need to know
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
Metaverse · AnaheimCiena global survey examined business professionals' views on using more immersive and connected digital platforms at work. The metaverse promises to be a stunningly realistic 3D virtual environment where people can engage in activities. Ciena recently commissioned a survey to find out how prepared business professionals are for virtual collaboration.See the Story
Local businesses scout for opportunities at US renewable energy show
TechMany industry observers recognise that banking is at an inflection point. The confluence of modern technologies is accelerating innovation in the financial services industry (FSI) and driving healthy competition with emergent, disruptive financial technology (fintech) players. Industry experts agree that financial services providers powered by modern core technology will be driving the future of banking.With the age of core banking technology in…See the Story
Banks are looking cloudwards, and migrating their core banking systems effectively & cost efficiently is top-of-mind.
TechCarsome, Malaysia's first tech unicorn, has been making the rounds in the last 24 hours over the possibility of a workforce reduction across all its operations in the region. The Southeast Asia's largest integrated car e-commerce platform eventually confirmed the rumors and indicated that they are indeed going through a optimization of workforce.See the Story
Carsome confirms layoffs after expanding its ecosystem
AppleTaiwanese chip giant TSMC has been planning to increase its prices by six to nine percent, depending on the fabrication process. Apple, TSMC's largest customer, is expected to use its latest A17 bionic chips in the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro models. TSMC is also apparently keen to stop its clients from canceling orders and ordering more chips than needed. The move is apparently to secure production line space, which will gain them additional support from contract chipmakers.See the Story
TSMC warns of a price hike for its chips and Apple, its largest customer, is unhappy
TechGrab has been struggling since it went public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company in December last year. The Southeast Asian tech giant targets profitability in 2024 and it is speeding up efforts to reverse years of losses. Grab also forecasted a 45% to 55% increase in growth for 2023, in its attempt to try and reassure shareholders.See the Story
