technology
Training journalists in the era of fake news
World
July 16, 2019
Training journalists in the era of fake news
As uncannily realistic “deep fake” videos proliferate online, including one recently retweeted by Donald Trump, journalism schools are scrambling to…
Japan-South Korea trade spat threatens global tech market
World
July 11, 2019
Japan-South Korea trade spat threatens global tech market
A simmering diplomatic row with Japan is threatening South Korea’s output of components that drive smartphones and computer displays, which…
Facebook plans its own currency for 2 billion-plus users
Technology
June 18, 2019
Facebook plans its own currency for 2 billion-plus users
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook already rules daily communication for more than two billion people around the world. Now it…
Huawei phone sales plunge, cutbacks planned as US pressure bites
World
June 17, 2019
Huawei phone sales plunge, cutbacks planned as US pressure bites
Huawei’s founder said Monday the Chinese telecom giant’s overseas smartphone sales have tumbled since the US last month threatened to…
Ubisoft plays into streaming trend at E3 video game event
World
June 11, 2019
Ubisoft plays into streaming trend at E3 video game event
French video game titan Ubisoft on Monday unveiled a new subscription service and a Brexit-tinged title as it taps into…
Amazon dethrones Google as top global brand: survey
World
June 11, 2019
Amazon dethrones Google as top global brand: survey
US retail giant Amazon has moved past hi-tech titans Apple and Google to become the world’s most valuable brand, a…
Microsoft gives glimpse of new Xbox console
Technology
June 10, 2019
Microsoft gives glimpse of new Xbox console
Microsoft on Sunday gave the world a first glimpse of a powerful next-generation Xbox gaming console that it aims to…
Communications minister discusses establishing Japanese telecom company branches in Egypt
Egypt
June 8, 2019
Communications minister discusses establishing Japanese telecom company branches in Egypt
Egypt’s Telecommunications Minister Amr Talaat held several meetings with representatives of Japanese companies, during his visit to Japan to participate…
Schools reckon with social stress: ‘I’m on my phone so much’
Technology
June 7, 2019
Schools reckon with social stress: ‘I’m on my phone so much’
BUFFALO, NY (AP) — High school biology teacher Kelly Chavis knew smartphones were a distraction in her class. But not…
Egypt in talks with Huawei for smart university transition
Egypt
June 1, 2019
Egypt in talks with Huawei for smart university transition
Egyptian Minister of Higher Education Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar on Friday met with Huawei Egypt CEO Vincent Sun, and his accompanying delegation…