Vietnam bans 2G and 3G handsets
Vietnam has banned imports and production of 2G and 3G handsets, but has plans to give 2.1 million smartphones to low-income families during 2021-2025, according to Vietnamnet......»»
Russian security service bans all Apple devices, repeats nonsensical spying claims
The Russian security service, the FSB, has extended its earlier ban on the use of iPhones. The latest ban applies to thousands more government workers, and now includes iPads and Macs. The FSB has repeated its earlier claims that Apple has provided.....»»
Monday’s best deals: iPhone 12 Pro Max $620, AirTags from $22, 15W Belkin MagSafe gear, more
Monday is dishing out a fresh batch of Apple discounts courtesy of 9to5Toys. On tap to start the week, we have some all-time lows on iPhone 12 Pro Max at $620, alongside other 12 series handsets from $360. That’s joined by even lower prices on Air.....»»
Bing Chat fights back against workplace bans on AI
Microsoft has announced a new version of Bing Chat to help protect data and secure chat history......»»
Russia bans officials from using iPhones in U.S. spying row
Russia's Federal Security Service has encouraged thousands of officials in the country to stop using iPhones and Apple products over U.S. surveillance claims, but the officials aren't happy about the order.Moscow, RussiaAuthorities in the country hav.....»»
Thousands evacuated as typhoon nears southern China, Vietnam
Tens of thousands of people were being evacuated in southern China and Vietnam on Monday, and dozens of flights canceled as a typhoon barreled towards land......»»
Ohio bans doctor after botched surgeries on TikTok threaten patients’ lives
Her TikTok persona was more important than patients' lives, medical board ruled. Enlarge (credit: Juan Silva | DigitalVision) Yesterday, an Ohio plastic surgeon, Katharine Grawe—who accumulated nearly 15 million likes.....»»
Niche sports-car maker Caterham bets on new EV as combustion engine bans loom
Caterham has developed a car that it hopes will rival electric sports cars from Lotus, Alpine and Porsche......»»
Apple Pay may be coming to Vietnam as the company expands its operations there
Earlier this year, Apple launched its online store in Vietnam, which came as huge news to people living in the country who relied entirely on third-party resellers to buy Apple products. And it seems Apple is serious about expanding its operations i.....»»
Supreme Court affirmative action ruling will hurt us, argues Apple
A Supreme Court affirmative action ruling that bans race-conscious admissions into higher education will end up hurting US companies, and the economy as a whole – according to Apple and many other US brands. An amicus brief arguing in favor of con.....»»
One Year after Dobbs, Abortion Bans Are Harming Reproductive Care, Ob-Gyns Say
The Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade is impacting health care well beyond abortion in states that have banned the practice.....»»
Jumbo problem: Sri Lanka"s battle with plastic pollution
Heart-wrenching images of revered elephants and cattle eating plastic in Sri Lanka have prompted politicians to toughen pollution laws, but skeptical conservationists warn past bans were repeatedly ignored......»»
In post-Roe US, clinical trials may be too risky during pregnancy
The bans and restrictions complicate clinical trials and leave risky paper trails. Enlarge / A woman holds a positive pregnancy test in her hands. (credit: Getty | picture alliance) A year after the fall of Roe v. Wade.....»»
In post-Roe US, clinical trials may be too risky for people who can get pregnant
The bans and restrictions complicate clinical trials and leave risky paper trails. Enlarge / A woman holds a positive pregnancy test in her hands. (credit: Getty | picture alliance) A year after the fall of Roe v. Wade.....»»
Australia says Twitter is top platform for online hate, demands explanation
An Australian cyber regulator on Thursday said it has demanded Twitter explain its handling of online hate as the microblog has become the country's most complained-about platform since new owner Elon Musk lifted bans on a reported 62,000 accounts......»»
Tesla loses bid to overturn Louisiana’s ban on direct car sales
The case is part of Tesla's strategy of reversing direct sales bans in some states......»»
States With Abortion Bans Are Losing a Generation of Ob-Gyns
Half of US counties have no ob-gyn, and post-Roe laws prevent new doctors from getting required training. It's only going to get worse......»»
Researchers study factors affecting purchasing trends of Gen Z shoppers in Vietnam
A study in the Journal for International Business and Entrepreneurship Development, has revealed the various factors that influence the likelihood of Generation Z individuals in Vietnam to make online purchases. Generation Z, often referred to as Gen.....»»
Vietnam EV maker"s loss widens ahead of U.S. stock listing push
VinFast's net loss widened to 14.1 trillion dong ($599 million) in the first quarter ahead of a bid by the Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker to go public in the U.S. this year......»»
"There is nothing for me": Vietnam drought dries up income
On the shores of a reservoir that feeds one of Vietnam's biggest hydropower plants, Dang Thi Phuong points at the cracked ground where the fish that help her earn a living normally swim......»»
Nature bans AI-generated art from its 153-year-old science journal
"The process of publishing ... is underpinned by a shared commitment to integrity." Enlarge / This artist's impression of an asteroid fireball hurtling toward earth is not AI-generated and, thus, not banned from Nature. (credit:.....»»