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Robots replace Japanese students at graduation amid coronavirus

Robots replace Japanese students at graduation amid coronavirus

Remote ceremonies let students control avatar robots while logged on at home.
Staff Writer Apr 8 2020 6:47AM Strategy
Russian space agency says Trump paving way to seize other planets

Russian space agency says Trump paving way to seize other planets

By signing an executive order outlining US policy on commercial mining in space.
Staff Writer Apr 8 2020 6:47AM Benchmarking Change
IBM taps former Bank of America CTO to oversee cloud business

IBM taps former Bank of America CTO to oversee cloud business

As Arvind Krishna takes over from Ginni Rometty at International Business Machines Corp.
Staff Writer Apr 7 2020 6:40AM Cloud
Zoom shares slip over security concerns, rising competition

Zoom shares slip over security concerns, rising competition

As the video app battles privacy concerns and competition from deep-pocketed rivals.
Staff Writer Apr 7 2020 6:40AM Cloud
IKEA store operator buys startup to boost virtual home decorating tools

IKEA store operator buys startup to boost virtual home decorating tools

Snaps up Geomagical Labs to give customers more options when trying out furniture.
Staff Writer Apr 6 2020 1:30PM Cloud
Apple doubles China donations for COVID-19 recovery efforts

Apple doubles China donations for COVID-19 recovery efforts

Donates 10 million masks.
Staff Writer Apr 2 2020 1:29PM Financial Services
Italy's social security website hit by hacker attack

Italy's social security website hit by hacker attack

Forcing shut as people were apply for benefits, head of the welfare agency said.
Staff Writer Apr 2 2020 7:11AM Security
Facebook commits US$100 million to support news media hurt by virus crisis

Facebook commits US$100 million to support news media hurt by virus crisis

First grants go to 50 US, Canadian publications.
Staff Writer Mar 31 2020 1:37PM Financial Services
Microsoft says Skype users surge 70 percent amid coronavirus outbreak

Microsoft says Skype users surge 70 percent amid coronavirus outbreak

As more individuals stay home.
Staff Writer Mar 31 2020 7:09AM Networking
Google-parent Alphabet to donate US$800m in response to coronavirus crisis

Google-parent Alphabet to donate US$800m in response to coronavirus crisis

Plus ad credits to government and health organizations and businesses.
Staff Writer Mar 30 2020 6:21AM Financial Services
Ireland to roll out voluntary phone tracker app to tackle coronavirus

Ireland to roll out voluntary phone tracker app to tackle coronavirus

To alert users if someone they have been in contact with develops COVID-19.
Staff Writer Mar 30 2020 6:21AM Software
Apple works with White House to release 'COVID-19' app, website

Apple works with White House to release 'COVID-19' app, website

Direct users to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control on coronavirus.
Staff Writer Mar 29 2020 8:42PM Software
Spotify launches music relief project to help artists

Spotify launches music relief project to help artists

As gigs scrapped for social distancing.
Staff Writer Mar 26 2020 12:42PM Financial Services
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange denied bail by London court

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange denied bail by London court

After his lawyers said he should be released because of prison coronavirus risk.
Staff Writer Mar 26 2020 6:42AM Security
Turn off the microwave to boost wifi, says UK's media regulator

Turn off the microwave to boost wifi, says UK's media regulator

Ovens can slow wifi signals, Britain's media regulator Ofcom said on Wednesday.
Staff Writer Mar 26 2020 6:42AM Networking
SpaceX's simulated spacecraft becomes unstable in parachute test: CNBC

SpaceX's simulated spacecraft becomes unstable in parachute test: CNBC

Incident during testing for its Crew Dragon capsule
Staff Writer Mar 26 2020 6:42AM Hardware
Amazon to stop non-essential sales in India

Amazon to stop non-essential sales in India

Prioritises household staples and healthcare products.
Staff Writer Mar 25 2020 1:16PM Benchmarking Change
Renault workers use 3D printers to make medical visors

Renault workers use 3D printers to make medical visors

Carmakers pivot to medical supplies.
Staff Writer Mar 25 2020 1:16PM Hardware
China to launch experimental spacecraft next month

China to launch experimental spacecraft next month

Launch date set for mid- to late April.
Staff Writer Mar 25 2020 12:16PM Strategy
China's IT ministry urges faster 5G rollout - government document

China's IT ministry urges faster 5G rollout - government document

Localities called on to boost buildouts and applications to minimise coronavirus impact.
Staff Writer Mar 25 2020 6:39AM Hardware

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