Vodafone clashes with watchdog over Three merger

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Techme101

Watchdog has particular concerns about the customers least able to afford mobile services.

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Boy arrested over London transport cyber hack

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Techme101

The teenager was arrested on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences and has since been bailed.

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Three and Vodafone’s $19B merger hits the skids as UK rules the deal would adversely impact customers and MVNOs

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Techme101

The U.K.’s antitrust regulator has delivered its provisional ruling in a longstanding battle to combine two of the country’s major telecommunication operators. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says that Three and Vodafone’s planned $19 billion merger could lead to higher prices for consumers, diminished service such as smaller data packages in contracts, and reduced […]
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Samsung shares fall as workers’ strike at India plant continues after talks fall through

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Techme101

The strike in Samsung India follows recent wage protests in South Korea where 36,500 members from its biggest workers’ union went on strike in July and August.

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Saudi Arabia expects to get access to Nvidia’s high performance chips ‘within the next year’

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Techme101

The U.S. has imposed restrictions on exports of the chips out of concerns they could be accessed by China, which is Saudi Arabia’s top trading partner.

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Oprah just had an AI special with Sam Altman and Bill Gates — here are the highlights

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Techme101

Late Thursday evening, Oprah Winfrey aired a special on AI, appropriately titled “AI and the Future of Us.” Guests included OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, tech influencer Marques Brownlee, and current FBI director Christopher Wray. The dominant tone was one of skepticism — and wariness. Oprah noted in prepared remarks that the AI genie is out […]
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Alibaba’s Taobao shopping app launches AI-powered English version in Singapore, jumps to first place in Apple’s App Store

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Techme101

Alibaba’s Taobao app topped Singapore’s Apple Store charts after launching an AI-powered English version on Tuesday, boosting accessibility for users.

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6 Critical Things to Know About Your Default Gateway

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Techme101

Discover the importance of a default gateway in network connectivity and security. Learn how to find yours, what it does, and why it matters.

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4 VoIP Codecs to Try If G.711 Won’t Give You Clear Calls

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Techme101

Discover the best VoIP codecs beyond G.711 for clear calls. Learn about G.722, Opus, G.729, and AMR-WB to optimize call quality.

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Meta offered ‘unacceptable’ response to concerns over illicit drug ads on Facebook and Instagram, congressman says

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Techme101

Rep. Tim Walberg slammed Meta for its response to a bipartisan group of lawmakers regarding illicit drug ads on its platform.

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