Study Says Kids Understand Smartphones Better Than Real Life
An online study performed by digital security company AVG Technologies claims children are more proficient in operating a smartphone than in completing basic everyday tasks. According to AVG...
Algerians celebrate return of social media after blackout
Algerian Internet users flocked back to social media on June 24 following several days of blackout as the government sought to prevent a repeat of leaks of high school test papers. A leak of the...
China tightens controls on paid-for internet search ads
China’s internet regulator said on Saturday that search engines should tighten management of paid-for ads in search results, making clear which results are paid-for and limiting their numbers....
‘Investing for good’ gains appeal amid rocky tech startup market
As valuations flounder for Silicon Valley startups once worth billions of dollars, investor interest is on the rise in startups with both financial and social benefits, such as healthcare software...
Lyft wins approval of driver settlement from U.S. judge
A U.S. judge granted preliminary approval to ride service Lyft’s $27 million settlement of a class action lawsuit brought by California drivers who claimed they should be deemed employees...
Samsung takes fight to Apple with mobile wallet strategy
Smartphone leader Samsung Electronics has for years been a spectator as Apple built a services “ecosystem” supporting its products. But now, as the two develop the market for mobile...
Microsoft: Better meetings require better technology
As a tool for enterprise communication, video conferencing has been around for a relatively long time. The Polycom company, for example, was established more than 25 years ago, in 1990. For many...
US seeks to clear the air for 5G wireless
US airwaves should get ready soon for 5G wireless, the promising next generation of mobile networks that will help connect a myriad of devices, a top telecom regulator said yesterday. Federal...
