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Japan begins probe into Google for alleged antitrust violations
Japan’s antitrust watchdog has begun an investigation into whether Alphabet Inc’s Google abuses its market position to block rival services, compounding scrutiny of the Internet leader’s business practices across the globe.
The country’s…
A word on online self-diagnosis of a mental illness: Don’t
BERLIN: More and more advice from would-be mental health experts is being posted on social media. What sounds risky also brings opportunities some psychologists say.
Are you often distracted? Frequently bruise yourself by bumping into…
First woman to lead Germany’s biggest union takes aim at Tesla
The incoming first female head of Germany’s most powerful labour union IG Metall is warning Elon Musk about efforts to avoid unionisation at his Tesla Inc factory near Berlin.
"You need to be careful. The rules of the game are different…
US woman who made fake cancer claims on social media must pay restitution but stays out of prison
DAVENPORT: An Iowa woman who falsely claimed to have cancer and documented her "battle” on social media will stay out of prison after a judge gave her probation and a suspended sentence.
Madison Russo, 20, never had pancreatic cancer,…
Elon Musk says ad-free X premium subscription is coming soon
SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk says X, formerly known as Twitter, will soon launch an ad-free version of its X Premium subscription, allowing users to pay to not see advertisements.
The Tesla and SpaceX boss said the site will offer a "lower…
WHO says AI can transform healthcare if understood properly
GENEVA: Artificial Intelligence has the potential to transform health treatment but rapid roll-out without fully understanding how AI performs could end up harming patients, the World Health Organization said on Thursday (Oct 19).
The WHO…
Tesla raises US price of Model X Plaid all-wheel drive by 5.6%
(Reuters) - Tesla has increased the price of its Model X Plaid all-wheel drive to $94,990 from $89,990 in the United States, the electric vehicle maker's website showed on Thursday.
This comes a day after CEO Elon Musk said Tesla had…
Nokia to cut up to 14,000 jobs as 5G demand slows
HELSINKI: Finnish telecom giant Nokia said Thursday (Oct 19) it would cut up to 14,000 job as profits fell on weakening demand for its 5G equipment in North America.
The announcement adds to a series of layoffs in the tech industry…
PROTON X70: practical, stylish, and efficient
The perfect choice for the family
THE PROTON X70, a symbol of Malaysia's automotive pride, has long been celebrated for its affordability.
However, the PROTON X70 isn't just budget-friendly; it signifies a significant leap forward for the…
Google to start manufacturing smartphones in India with Pixel 8
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc intends to start manufacturing in India and will partner with international and domestic manufacturers to produce Pixel smartphones locally, starting with Pixel 8, an executive said on Thursday.
The…