Kaspersky looks to Asia-Pacific to boost transparency initiative
EMBATTLED Kaspersky Lab is looking to increase its presence in the growing Asia-Pacific (APAC) region amid increasing protectionism in Europe and the US.
Departures at Instagram add to woes for Facebook
WASHINGTON -- The departure of Instagram cofounders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger adds to the woes of parent firm Facebook as it tries to repair its image hurt by privacy scandals and curb manipulation and misinformation.
Google wants to answer questions you haven’t asked yet with new search page
FOR TWO DECADES, typing a line of text into a blank search bar was the way almost everyone interacted with Google. Now the company is taking an even more active role in leading users around the internet.
Qualcomm says Apple stole, gave chip secrets to rival firm Intel
SAN FRANCISCO -- Qualcomm escalated a legal war with Apple, accusing the iPhone maker of stealing secrets and sharing them with mobile chip rival Intel, according to court documents.
Sirius enters lion’s den of Silicon Valley with Pandora deal
SIRIUS XM Holdings Inc. is so eager to reach listeners outside the car that it’s willing to take on some of the world’s largest technology companies.
Focused approach needed for efficient cybersecurity in PHL
ALTHOUGH THE Philippines may have a lot of work to do to ensure cybersecurity, one of the best ways to begin is by clustering data to easily identify assets that need intensified safeguarding, consulting firm McKinsey & Company said.
Virtual chemistry table to provide new learning experience for science
THE MIND MUSEUM, in partnership with the country’s leading chemical supplier BASF Philippines Inc., launched the first virtual chemistry table in the Philippines.
Discovery Kids launches app in the Philippines
MOBILE SUBSCRIPTION service for kids Discovery Kids, in partnership with PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc., launched the Discovery Kids app in the Philippines.
Digital assistants hone skills to deliver the news
WASHINGTON -- “What’s the news?” has become a familiar refrain for consumers with smart speakers, opening up a new channel for publishers but also raising concerns about the growing influence of tech platforms in media.
Uber in talks to acquire ride-hailing firm Careem
UBER TECHNOLOGIES Inc. is in discussions to buy its Dubai-based rival Careem Networks FZ as the ride-hailing giant expands in the Middle East, people familiar with the matter said.
Cryptocurrency exchanges resort to irregular practices for demand
WITH digital-currency trading volume having plunged, some of the biggest crypto exchanges are turning to unorthodox practices to boost activity and win market share.
HP to release 3D printer for metal parts as it eyes manufacturing industry
HP INC., the largest maker of personal computers, is making a big push into the manufacturing industry with its first printer that can churn out 3D metal parts.