By Pavel Alpeyev and Takahiko Hyuga SoftBank Group’s Masayoshi Son broke a three-year silence on Twitter to express concern about the coronavirus and propose free testing, only to backtrack after his offer drew criticism. The Japanese billionaire first tweeted this week to say he is “worried about the situation of the new coronavirus.” In response […]
Archives for March 2020
TikTok steps up transparency efforts after privacy concerns in United States
Social media app TikTok is launching a content moderation center in a bid to boost transparency, the Chinese company said on Wednesday, as it faces scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers who have accused it of sharing user data with the Chinese government. The “Transparency Center” is to be opened at TikTok’s Los Angeles office where external […]
Covid-19: Flipkart puts staff under mandatory work from home for 3 days
In what is one of the biggest moves to prepare against the steady spread of Covid-19, online retailer Flipkart has made it mandatory for all its staff in Bengaluru, in its largest campus located in an office park in Bellandur, to work from home for three days, starting Wednesday. This campus houses about 8,000-10,000 employees […]
Flaws Riddle Zyxel’s Network Management Software
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Apple is working on a new iPhone app with workout videos, code-named ‘Seymour’
A barre class at a Hyatt Exhale spa. Courtesy of Hyatt. Apple is working on a new app for the iPhone codenamed “Seymour” that will guide users through workout routines on their Apple Watches and iPhones, according to a person familiar with the plans. This person declined to be identified because they were not authorized […]
Budget 2020: Sticking a plaster on businesses
Expected to come with a rise in borrowed funds, this year’s Budget pledges significant investment in innovation and technology – a new approach that some suggest lacks focus on SMEs. “What the government needs to do is work out whether R&D investment gets value for money from spending that £22bn. SMEs will need to grasp […]
FIR registered against ShareChat for alleged copyright violation
The Yeshwantpur Police in Bengaluru have registered an FIR against social media platform ShareChat for alleged copyrights violation based on a complaint from Lahari Recording Company. The music company, in its complaint, said it owns the audio rights of many movies, but Mohalla Tech, which owns ShareChat, has facilitated users to download its copyrighted musical […]
High-deductible health plans can cover coronavirus testing, treatment
To respond to the public health emergency posed by COVID-19, the IRS announced that a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) will still qualify as an HDHP even if it provides payment for medical care services and items purchased related to testing for and treatment of COVID-19 before satisfying the applicable minimum deductible that normally applies to […]
Exclusive: CEO of AT&T ad unit Xandr resigns – source
(Reuters) – Brian Lesser, chief executive of AT&T Inc advertising unit Xandr, has resigned, according to a source familiar with the matter, raising questions about the future of its advanced advertising strategy. A spokesman for AT&T declined to comment. Lesser was not immediately reachable. Lesser had interviewed for the CEO role at WarnerMedia, AT&T’s media […]
How to Set Yourself Up for a Future Career Break
There may come a time in your career when working 40-plus hours a week just isn’t possible. It’s common to exit the workforce for a few years to deal with a health issue, or care for young children or elderly relatives. But your reasons for wanting a break may be different! Lots of workers are […]