Google announces slew of Workspace updates to improve collaboration
Google is on a quest to make workplace collaboration more engaging, anticipating that better communication leads to more creativity and ideas. In light of this objective, Google announced several changes to its Workspace suite of productivity tools at the Google Next 2022 conference.
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‘Intel plans to layoff thousands amid PC market slowdown’
In the face of a slowdown in the PC industry, chipmaker Intel is preparing a significant decrease in its workforce. Layoffs could affect thousands of employees, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing individuals familiar with the matter.
According to the article, the layoffs will be disclose... Read more
Spy chief says UK has to do more to counter China’s tech dominance
According to the head of a British intelligence service, the United Kingdom must continue to invest heavily in quantum computing to counter Chinese supremacy.
In a lecture scheduled for today, GCHQ director Jeremy Fleming will warn that the Chinese Communist Party is attempting to tighten its do... Read more
French telco providers prepare for rolling blackouts this winter
France's telecommunications providers hoped to avoid power outages this winter, but are now readying themselves for the worst.
As Europe sinks deeper into a historic energy crisis, the French government has warned of rolling blackouts as the last resort. Telecommunications providers will not ge... Read more
US announces new restrictions on chip tech exports to Chinese clients
The United States announced new regulations limiting the export of semiconductors and chip fabrication equipment to China. Website Protocol reports that some of the restrictions will go into action right away while others will be released in the following weeks.
The first set of measures is aime... Read more
EU crypto rules intend to cap dollar-pegged stablecoins
According to industry representatives, European Union regulations governing crypto assets will reduce the market share of non-euro-based stablecoins starting in 2024, thereby reducing EU competitiveness.
On Wednesday, ambassadors from the EU's 27 member states approved a compromise with the Euro... Read more
Iliad works with Fastweb to expand broadband in Italy
Iliad has agreed to expand its fiber offering in Italy alongside rival internet operator Fastweb. According to a statement by the companies on Thursday, the telecom giants are looking to capitalize on increased demand for ultra-fast access.
Under the terms of the deal, Fastweb, the Italian subsi... Read more
Apple’s fine in France has been reduced by 2/3 to 372 million euros
A French court reduced a fine against iPhone manufacturer Apple for suspected anti-competitive behavior to 372 million euros ($366.31 million) from 1.1 billion euros before.
The first penalty was levied in 2020 by France's antitrust authorities for Apple's anti-competitive behavior toward its re... Read more
Europe’s 5G rollout is trailing South Korea, Japan, and the US
According to an industry report, Europe is lagging behind global leaders in 5G adoption due to growing costs and the conflict in Ukraine.
As presented by a survey conducted by the GSMA, a mobile industry lobbying group, 5G network coverage in Europe is expected to reach 70% by 2025, up from 47% ... Read more
Samsung’s profits set to dip by 25%, first decline in three years
Analysts expect the Q3 earnings of Samsung Electronics to drop by 25 percent, the first year-on-year decline in almost three years. Economic slowdown dampens demand for electronic devices and the processors that run them.
Inflation is rising worldwide, central banks are rapidly raising interest ... Read more