New IBM report predicts 5 technologies that will change the world in the next 5 years At IBM’s inaugural THINK conference which kicks off today in Las Vegas, the company will be announcing what it describes as the world’s smallest computer. It’s an IBM-designed product that’s smaller than a grain of salt, will cost less […]
WhatsApp cofounder and Facebook-made billionaire tells people to delete Facebook The most important thing happening in tech right now is Facebook. The revelations coming from Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie have been quite damaging for the world’s largest social network. Facebook is facing formal investigations in the US and Europe, the stock is plummeting, and […]
Pressure mounts on Facebook, Zuckerberg to face data breach concerns Image copyrightGETTY IMAGES Facebook founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg is facing intensified calls to appear in person at investigations into the social network’s conduct. His company has been accused of failing to properly inform users that their profile information may have been obtained and […]
The unit of China’s second-largest e-commerce firm is seeking to deepen its push into areas such as securities, banking and insurance – businesses that have seen the entry of several new technology-focused players. The move adds to a flurry of fundraising by Chinese tech firms keen to respond to burgeoning demand for digital services, especially […]
Gazprom to cut hundreds of traders as Kremlin retreats from West Russian gas giant Gazprom (GAZP.MM) will cut hundreds of jobs at its overseas trading and export offices, including Britain, and move them to St Petersburg, according to two sources familiar with the plan, which comes at a time of rising tensions with the West. […]
Stephen Hawking, who unlocked the secrets of space and time, dies at 76 Stephen Hawking, who sought to explain the origins of the universe, the mysteries of black holes and the prospect of time travel, died on Wednesday aged 76. Hawking’s formidable mind probed the very limits of human understanding both in the vastness of […]
Broadcom’s ambitious chief will shift target after Qualcomm halt – analysts Broadcom Ltd (AVGO.O), led by dynamic Chief Executive Hock Tan, is unlikely to put the brakes on an acquisition spree after its $117 billion bid for Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) was blocked by U.S. President Donald Trump on national security grounds. That was the immediate […]
Apple, Google see reputation of corporate brands tumble in survey Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google corporate brands dropped in an annual survey while Amazon.com Inc maintained the top spot for the third consecutive year, and electric carmaker Telsa Inc rocketed higher after sending a red Roadster into space. IPhone maker Apple dropped to 29th […]
In Bangalore, India’s Silicon Valley, issues related to city’s unbridled growth froth up The city with a thousand lakes is faced with a massive pollution problem that has seen some of its largest lakes frothing up and even catching fire Is Belt and Road Initiative worth the risk for foreign investors?What do you do when […]
PwC testing a blockchain analytics tool for tracking the global footprint of ICO tokens Accounting firm PwC is testing a blockchain analytics tool to help trace digital tokens after their launch, helping companies to guard against the risk their tokens will be misused as a medium for money laundering and other crimes. PwC China and […]