Tag - Technology
16Dec

El Salvador and Bhutan: Betting on Bitcoin’s future | Opinion

Two small nations, El Salvador and Bhutan, have made bold moves into the Bitcoin btc1.85%Bitcoin arena, which showcase how cryptocurrency can redefine economic strategies for countries with ambitious leadership and limited resources. Bhutan, through its sovereign investment arm, has amassed Bitcoin holdings worth over $1 billion—more than one-third of its GDP—while El Salvador’s reserves stand at approximately 6,150 Bitcoin, valued at over $550...

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13Dec

Major new features expected on the next-generation Apple Watch

Apple is preparing to launch a number of new features on the future generation of its connected watches. Among the new additions, integration of satellite connectivity on the Apple Watch Ultra and presence of a blood pressure monitor, designed to raise awareness of high blood pressure, are the most eagerly awaited. The next-generation Apple Watch promises...

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10Dec

MyDigital ID says it enforced yearly renewals due to cybersecurity concerns

PETALING JAYA: MyDigital ID Sdn Bhd says it implemented a yearly renewal policy to ensure the safety and integrity of the national digital identification system intended for authenticating users across government services. "Digital certificates have a one-year expiration period to improve cybersecurity and limit cyberattacks. This approach follows standard international practices," said MyDigital ID CEO Mohd Mirza...

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14Nov

Price hike: Netflix subscribers in M’sia will now have to pay more monthly

Netflix subscribers will now have to pay more for their monthly subscription, as the streaming service has increased the prices on all its plans for customers in Malaysia. The price bump sees the cheapest Mobile subscription plan, which offers 480p streaming quality over a tablet or smartphone, now priced at RM18.90 a month (previously RM17). Similar price...

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01Nov

Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor faces contempt of court case over $1.2 billion UK lawsuit

LONDON (Reuters) - An Australian computer scientist who claimed he invented bitcoin was on Friday accused of contempt of court after he filed a 911 million-pound ($1.18 billion) lawsuit against Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's payments firm Block in Britain. Craig Wright claimed to have been the author of the foundational text of bitcoin published under the...

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24Oct

US watchdog orders Goldman Sachs, Apple to pay $89 million over consumer failures

(Reuters) -Corporate giants Goldman Sachs and Apple will pay $89 million for violations of consumer protection laws in their joint credit card business that affected hundreds of thousands of people, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Wednesday. In a partnership to finance Apple customers' purchases through the Apple credit card that Goldman is now seeking...

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09Oct

Limited-time deal from Maxis offers permanent data boost for postpaid users

PETALING JAYA: Maxis announced a limited-time offer that permanently upgrades the data quota for select postpaid plans. The offer upgrades Maxis Postpaid 79 to 300GB of 4G/5G data, while the Postpaid 109, 139, 169, and 199 plans will receive unlimited 4G/5G data. The company stated that existing customers will have their data quota automatically upgraded between today (Oct...

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28Sep

It started with a text and cost her US$20,000. Why investment scams are getting harder to spot

L was having a tough time when Leena reached out. It was summer 2023. L, who's in her 30s, had relocated to another state from the Bay Area for a job that didn't work out. (The Chronicle is referring to her by her first initial under its confidential sources policy, since people who have been victims of scammers...

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20Sep

TM: Submarine cable fault impacting Unifi Internet service, repairs underway

PETALING JAYA: Telekom Malaysia (TM) has announced that a submarine cable fault may be affecting some users’ Internet experience on Unifi. "We are currently experiencing a submarine cable fault, which may impact your Internet usage and browsing experience. Our team is actively working to address the situation and optimise your connection during this period," it said in...

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