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Mobile networking giant Ericsson to lay off 1,200 workers in Sweden

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Mobile networking giant Ericsson to lay off 1,200 workers in Sweden

workforce reductions due to shrinking sales The company, valued at $189 billion, revealed that it has commenced discussions with labor unions in light of the…

May 26, 2026
Amazon loses court case to suspend EU tech rules’ ad clause

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Amazon loses court case to suspend EU tech rules’ ad clause

On March 27 in Brussels, Amazon sided with EU regulators at Europe’s highest court, saying the EU’s interests outweighed the US online retailer’s material in…

May 26, 2026
remittance

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MoneyGram collaborates with Saudi fintech barraq

MoneyGram International, Inc. (“MoneyGram” or the “Company”), a global financial technology company that connects the world’s communities, announced a strate…

May 26, 2026
TikTok Notes is most likely the name of TikTok’s Instagram rival

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TikTok Notes is most likely the name of TikTok’s Instagram rival

TikTok is working on a competing app for Instagram photo-sharing, rumoured to be named TikTok Notes.Users have already received notifications about the new a…

May 26, 2026
EU-Apple

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EU regulators assess Apple’s plan to comply with music streaming order

The European Commission said on Monday that EU antitrust regulators are checking if an Apple proposal would comply with their order to let Spotify and other …

May 26, 2026
bitcoin, Iranian, Israel

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Cryptocurrencies plunge amid Middle East unrest

Following an Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel, cryptocurrency markets witness significant selling, with bitcoin plummeting 8% before rebounding ami…

May 26, 2026
App Store Apple

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Epic Games and Apple Clash Over App Store Practices

The legal clash between Epic Games and Apple has reignited as Epic Games accuses Apple of breaching a 2021 court order that aimed to introduce more flexibili…

May 26, 2026
Blockchain Life Dubai

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Blockchain for Good Alliance debuts at Blockchain Life Dubai

OUR TAKEThe launch of the Blockchain for Good Alliance signifies a promising step towards leveraging technology for positive social impact. The collaboration…

May 26, 2026
digital transformation

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What are the key challenges of digital transformation

Digital transformation faces challenges in cultural perceptions, technology, innovation talent, management, security.

May 26, 2026
Binance; system upgrade

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Binance enhances performance & stability with system upgrade

Binance announces system upgrade for improved performance and stability. Users advised to expect temporary disruptions.

May 26, 2026
TikTok in EU

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EU warns TikTok Lite with its addictive feature

The European Union has launched a probe on TikTok spinoff app—TikTok Lite, which may have risks of damage to the mental health of users.

May 26, 2026
Microsoft launches a tiny AI model that’s perfect for phones

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Microsoft launches a tiny AI model that’s perfect for phones

Microsoft has launched the first of three lightweight AI models, Phi-3 Mini, to attract a wider client base with cost-effective options, according to Reuters…

May 26, 2026
EQUINIX

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Equinix’s RED: circular IT management aligns with european deal

On April 22nd, Earth Day is observed worldwide, with this year’s theme revolving around “Earth and Plastic.” This occasion prompts reflection on how we can m…

May 26, 2026
AI leads Microsoft close to cloud dominance

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AI leads Microsoft close to cloud dominance

Future quarterly reports from the US tech companies could reveal that Microsoft is catching up to cloud computing leader Amazon.com as more companies move to…

May 26, 2026
Spotify in App store

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Spotify: Apple has defied EU by blocking update with pricing info

Spotify, an audio streaming company, submitted a new version of its app to Apple with basic pricing and website information, which is a minimum requirement u…

May 26, 2026
smart car

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Are smart cars safe on the motorway?

A smart car is a two-seater, tiny, compact car that has been well-liked in European cities since the late 1990s. In January 2008, the automaker Smart USA mad…

May 26, 2026
Apple EU iPad

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Apple confirms it will open up the iPad in Europe this fall

The latest effort to comply with Europe’s Digital Markets Act mean developers can offer to side load apps to both iPhones and iPads in the EU.

May 26, 2026
Aria-Opera

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Opera’s AI assistant revolutionises Android web browsing

The integration of advanced natural language processing algorithms in Opera’s browser enables users to quickly summarise web pages.

May 26, 2026
Meta

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Turkey’s competition board fines Meta $37.2 mln for data violations

Turkey’s Competition Board fines Meta Platforms $37.2 million for data-sharing violations, mandating user consent and transparency measures.

May 26, 2026
Facebook

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Meta to shut down enterprise communications platform Workplace

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced Wednesday that it will be shutting down its enterprise communications platform, Workplace. The platform, desi…

May 26, 2026