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Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 6, 2017
YouTube to clean content
After receiving criticism globally for questionable content that had been uploaded on YouTube, Google has announced that it will be hiring thousands of new moderators..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 5, 2017
Regulating Bitcoin
As fears continue to rise on whether digital currencies are used to for money laundering and fraud, the UK government has revealed that it along with EU leaders are planning..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 2, 2017
Tesla builds world largest battery
Tesla has built the world's biggest lithium-ion battery and has plugged into an Australian state grid. Thus, the company’s Chief Executive Elon Musk was able to deliver on..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 30, 2017
Google compromises privacy?
There is currently a class action against Google in the UK for allegedly harvesting personal data. If the lawsuit is successful than more than 5 million people in the region..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 30, 2017
Apple rushes to fix a bug
A researcher was able to figure out a security flaw in the Apple software in the new Mac that could have possibly given hackers total control of vulnerable machines..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 29, 2017
Computer vision, the way of future?
As Computer Vision continues to develop and evolve, companies now believe they can revolutionize navigation. Augmented Reality is an enhanced version of reality where..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 28, 2017
Threat to Apple
In Chinese mobile brand Gionee a legitimate threat to Apple iPhones? The phone maker Gionee has released a number of full-screen smartphones, the cheapest of which sells..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 28, 2017
Uber in trouble
Reports note that SoftBank is hoping to buy Uber’s existing shareholders at a valuation of $48 billion. This is a 30 per cent cut from the ride-hailing group’s previous fundraising..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 27, 2017
Bitcoin to touch $10,000?
The value of Bitcoin has continued to rise in 2017, especially in the past few weeks. Experts have now suggested, given its vertiginous ascent, it could soon be valued..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 24, 2017
Dark web, ransomware & WannaCry
Beyond the reach of search engines lies the dark web hosting information to help a new breed of cyber criminals commit crime unchecked. Ransomware, which demands..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 22, 2017
Uber hacked
According to confirmed media reports, ride-sharing technology company Uber, concealed a hack that affected 57 million customers and drivers. The hack took place in 2016..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 20, 2017
Robots to take over?
Automation and robotics have continued to become more popular in a number of industries across the world. However, what does the accelerated pace of automation mean..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 10, 2017
Exploitive nature of social media
Sean Parker, the first President of Facebook has spoken critically about Facebook and the power of social media. He said that tech giant’s founders knew they were creating..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 8, 2017
Ola-Microsoft partner up
Ride-hailing company Ola has announced a new partnership with tech giant Microsoft. The two companies will work together to build a new connected-vehicle platform. .
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 7, 2017
Apple and its tax problem
The leaked documents that have been named Paradise Papers have revealed the secretive new structure that allowed Apple to avoid paying billions in taxes. Apple Inc. is one of the..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 4, 2017
The trillion dollar company?
Apple shares have risen to an all-time high, opening up 3.5 percent. Analysts now believe that the Apple could soon become the first trillion dollar company. Apple Inc. is one..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 19, 2017
AlphaGo wins again
Google’s DeepMind has achieved yet another landmark in the field of artificial intelligence. The team has created a program that has for the first time taught itself from..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 18, 2017
KRACK in WiFi
Researchers have discovered a serious security flaw that would make home Wi-Fi and all equipment connected to it, easily hackable. The fatal flaw, known as KRACK..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 8, 2017
The Web 3.0
The sole Blockstack developer in Hong Kong, Larry Salibra, is hoping that decentralized platform will help users circumvent censorship in China’s mainland. Is Blockstack the..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 28, 2017
Digital payment in Hong Kong
Two of China’s most successful entrepreneurs, Li Ka-shing and Jack Ma Yun have come together to launch a new venture that will expand the digital payments industry..