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EU Skewers Google, Apple over Tech Rules Despite Trump Threats

This is Beirut, 19/03 17:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The European Union defied US threats of retaliation Wednesday by accusing Google of violating its digital rules -- which could trigger hefty fines -- and ordering Apple to make its iPhone interact better with rivals' devices. The moves risk opening up a new front in the already fraught relationship between the EU and President Donald Trump, who ...

AI to Replace 4,000 Jobs in Southeast Asia's Largest Bank

This is Beirut, 25/02 16:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Southeast Asia's largest bank DBS said that 4,000 jobs could be cut in the next three years and be replaced by artificial intelligence as the technology becomes more advanced. "Over the next three years, we envisage that AI could reduce the need to renew about 4,000 temporary/contract staff across our 19 markets working on specific projects," a ...

Apple Announces $500 bn Investment in US as Trump Tariffs Bite

This is Beirut, 24/02 17:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Apple said on Monday it will spend more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years and hire 20,000 people, with President Donald Trump quickly taking credit for the announcement. The Silicon Valley-based giant said it was its "largest-ever spend commitment," which comes as tech companies battle for dominance in developing ...

Nintendo Unveils Successor to Switch Console, Promises More Details in April

This is Beirut, 17/01 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Nintendo has officially unveiled the successor to its immensely popular Switch console, promising to provide more details about the new device in April. The announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter for the gaming giant, following the extraordinary success of the Switch since its debut in 2017. As of late September 2024, Nintendo has sold ...

US to Limit Sale of Personal Data to Foreign Adversaries

This Is Beirut, 2024-02-28 18:49 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US President Joe Biden is poised to enact an executive order with the goal of restricting the transfer of sensitive personal data of Americans overseas, citing apprehensions about potential misuse by countries like China. US President Joe Biden is set to issue an executive order Wednesday aimed at limiting the flow of sensitive US personal data ...

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