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Network challenges in Palestine: A talk with Anwar Abu Afifa

-Breakdown of the podcast- Challenges in Palestinian network development The development of network infrastructure in Palestine faces significant obstacles, mainly due to political challenges and resource constraints. Anwar Abu Afifa, a Senior Core Network Engineer, highlighted…

Nov 8, 2024
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Top tech news today: November 8, 2024

Top tech news today: UBS explores blockchain payments, Amazon expands Italy data centers, and Qualcomm benefits from rising chip sales. 1. UBS launches blockchain payment pilot Swiss bank UBS is piloting a blockchain-based system to streamline payment processes and reduce…

Nov 8, 2024
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Australia plans to ban children under 16 from using social media

What happened Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday (Nov. 7) that Australia will pass new laws to ban children under 16 from using social media. And vowed to crack down on tech giants that fail to protect vulnerable users. Albanese stated that uncontrolled…

Nov 8, 2024
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iRobot cuts 16% of workforce in latest layoffs

_______________ What happened In a significant restructuring, iRobot, maker of the popular Roomba vacuum, has announced another round of layoffs, cutting 105 jobs—around 16% of its workforce—according to an SEC filing. This follows an earlier reduction of about 350 jobs after a…

Nov 7, 2024
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Supermicro faces Nasdaq delist over financial concerns

what happened Super Micro‘s stock fell 18.14% on Wednesday, reaching its lowest level since June of last year, after the troubled server manufacturer released unimpressive unaudited financials and could not specify how it intended to maintain its Nasdaq listing. The stock went…

Nov 7, 2024
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Sitejabber accused of manipulating product ratings for profit

______________ What happened The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Sitejabber, an online review platform, for allegedly violating rules against fake reviews. The FTC claims Sitejabber boosted product ratings by including point-of-sale survey responses as…

Nov 7, 2024
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Roblox introduces measures to protect kids in social hangouts

What happened Roblox has announced new safety measures by banning users under 13 from entering social hangout spaces on its platform. This decision is part of an effort to create a safer online environment for younger users and reduce their exposure to inappropriate content or…

Nov 7, 2024
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Trump may slow antitrust actions against Google and Big Tech

What happened Donald Trump may slow or change some of the antitrust policies implemented by the Biden administration, particularly those targeting large tech companies. Among the most notable proposals is the potential breakup of Google’s parent company Alphabet‘s dominance in…

Nov 7, 2024
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FTC alleges fintech app Dave for misleading marketing fraud

What happened The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued financial technology company Dave Inc over misleading cash-advance advertisement targeting struggling borrowers. The claim accused Dave Inc over the 500$ cash advance they says to offer but users never receive. As well as the…

Nov 7, 2024
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Affirm launches loan service in the UK, fierce local competition

What happened Affrim launched installment loans in the United Kingdom on Monday, marking the company’s first international growth. Affirm, an American fintech startup, was founded in 2012 and provides flexible pay-over-time payment solutions. The organization claims it…

Nov 7, 2024
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Google wins case over Google Play gift card fraud

What happened Google successfully won a class-action court case that alleged it unlawfully profited from Google Play gift card scams. U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman dismissed the case on Monday evening. The case accused Google of refusing to return the millions of…

Nov 6, 2024
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South Korea slams Meta with $15M privacy fine

What happened South Korea’s privacy watchdog fined social media company Meta 21.6 billion won ($15 million) on Tuesday (November 5). The company illegally collected sensitive personal information about Facebook users, including their political views and sexual orientation, and…

Nov 6, 2024
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Bitcoin reaches record high as investors bet on Trump victory

What happened As traders wager on Donald Trump winning the US presidential election—the tycoon is viewed as the pro-crypto candidate—Bitcoin has surged to a new record high. The digital currency surpassed its previous all-time high of $73,797.98 in March to reach as high as…

Nov 6, 2024
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French families sue TikTok for failing to protect kids

What happened A group of French families has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the social media platform of failing to protect children from harmful content. The families claim that TikTok’s algorithms and content moderation practices are not sufficient to prevent the…

Nov 5, 2024
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Meta extends political ads ban beyond election day

What happened Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has extended its pre-election ban on new ads covering political and social issues until later this week. The policy, which aims to reduce the risk of last-minute misinformation campaigns, was originally scheduled…

Nov 5, 2024
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Major Crypto firms launch new Global Dollar Network

What happened Anchorage Digital, Bullish, Galaxy Digital, Kraken, Nuvei, Paxos, and Robinhood have unveiled the Global Dollar Network. This network combines the power of major players to encourage stablecoin adoption on a global scale. It will utilize Paxos’ new stablecoin, the…

Nov 5, 2024
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Top tech news today: November 5, 2024

Top tech news today: Crypto stablecoin network launch, Foxconn’s $80 million chip investment in Vietnam, and ADNOC’s groundbreaking use of AI in the energy sector. 1. Crypto firms launch global stablecoin network A group of crypto companies, including Robinhood and Kraken, has…

Nov 5, 2024
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Meet the candidates: 2024 PTC Board of Governors election

The Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC), founded in 1978, is a non-profit organisation that supports the growth of digital infrastructure, telecommunications, and information and communication technologies (ICT) globally, with a focus on the Pacific Rim. Serving as a central…

Nov 4, 2024
Hedge firms look for deals in the tense US election

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Hedge firms look for deals in the tense US election

What happened During election week, huge price fluctuations happens in the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Investors have poured money into ETFs that track Bitcoin, placing bets on Republican Donald Trump’s return to the White House, according to statistics. The Block, a…

Nov 4, 2024
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Apple acquires Pixelmator to boost its photo editing features

What happened Pixelmator announced on Friday that it is being acquired by Apple. Regulatory authorities still need to approve the acquisition, and the company has not disclosed the specific financial terms. Entrepreneurs founded Pixelmator in 2007, and they headquartered the…

Nov 4, 2024