As part of the company’s Berdayakan Ekonomi Digital Indonesia initiative, which also aims to skill 24 million locals by the end of the year. Microsoft to launch first data centre region in Indonesia Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe ban, which also affects Facebook subsidiary Instagram, extends a series of actions in recent years to sharply limit the ability of the nation’s military, called the Tatmadaw, to use the platforms in any way, including through paid advertising. Facebook bans Myanmar’s military, citing threat of new violence after Feb. 1 coup Source: Washington Post
Read MoreRafael Frankel / About Facebook: Facebook says it banning all Myanmar military and military-controlled entities from Facebook and Instagram, and ads from military-linked commercial entities — Myanmar military banned from Facebook and Instagram with immediate effect. — Today, we are banning the remaining Myanmar military … Facebook says it banning all Myanmar military and military-controlled
Read MoreThe move plunges the social network into the post-coup politics of the roiled nation, after years of criticism over how Myanmar’s military had used the site. Facebook Bans Myanmar Military Accounts in Aftermath of Coup Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Australian government has passed a new law requiring Google and Facebook to negotiate with news outlets to pay for their content or face arbitration. “This is a significant milestone,” said Josh Frydenberg, the Liberal party’s deputy leader who spearheaded the new law. “This legislation will help level
Read MoreWaking up with back pain? These mattresses combine comfort and support for a restful night and a pain-free morning Best mattresses for back pain in 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreKyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Amazon announces general availability of Lookout for Vision, a cloud service that spots defects and anomalies in manufactured goods using computer vision — Amazon today announced the general availability of Amazon Lookout for Vision, a cloud service that analyzes images using computer vision … Amazon announces general availability of Lookout for
Read MoreIn his everlasting quest to replace physical skill with technology, [Shane] of [Stuff Made Here] has taken aim at the game of eight-ball pool. Using a combination of computer vision and mechatronics, he created a robotic pool system that can allow a physical game of pool over the internet, or just beat human players. See
Read MoreThe Nintendo Switch keeps dropping classics. Here are some of our favourites… 40 of the best games on Nintendo Switch – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIngrid Lunden / TechCrunch: Spain-based Wallapop, an online classifieds marketplace for used items and crafts, raises $191M at an $840M valuation led by Korelya Capital — Through all of the last year’s lockdowns, venue closures, and other social distancing measures that governments have enacted and people have followed … Spain-based Wallapop, an online classifieds marketplace
Read MoreRichard Lawler / Engadget: ViacomCBS says Paramount+ will cost $5/month with ads and $10/month without ads; the ad tier will be available in June while the ad-free tier starts on March 4 — ViacomCBS has a ‘mountain of content’ on the way to streaming, including a ‘Halo’ series and ‘Beavis and Butthead.’ ViacomCBS says Paramount+
Read MoreSean Hollister / The Verge: Tech retailer Fry’s Electronics announces it will cease operations effective immediately, blames industry changes and the pandemic for the shutdown — Your best buys are no longer at Fry’s, guaranteed — Fry’s Electronics, one of the last big brick-and-mortar electronics store chains … Tech retailer Fry's Electronics announces it will
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Activating the Google Assistant by saying “Hey Google” has been broken for months, according to a report from 9to5Google. Google tells The Verge it’s now working on a fix, saying that it’s “aware of the issues some users have been encountering” and will help its partners “address these
Read MoreIn a long report, the Department of Transportation Inspector General identifies “weaknesses” in the FAA’s initial review of the airliner. Boeing 737 Max certification process was flawed, says federal inspector – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDARPA Wired has done an amazing piece on Margaret McKinnon, a researcher who survived a traumatic plane crash, then went on to become a leader in the field of memory and trauma. The article starts off with a harrowing recounting of the accident, but then goes on to explain her research around it, as she
Read MoreAre “meme stocks” back in style? GameStop stock rallies after hours following CFO resignation – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAlex Leary / Wall Street Journal: Biden signs executive order mandating a 100-day review of supply chains, including for semiconductors used in products from cars to phones and rare-earth metals — The president signed an executive order with the aim of eventually increasing domestic production of critical materials Biden signs executive order mandating a 100-day
Read MoreNow we have a release date for the Disney Plus show. Monsters at Work brings back Mike and Sulley, with one big twist – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere’s an optional infotainment tech upgrade, as well. 2022 Land Rover Defender gets a supercharged V8 and new special editions – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreFans of the ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender‘ and ‘The Legend of Korra‘ (including yours truly) just recieved a surprise piece of awesome news today: Nickelodeon is making an animated movie to replace the godawful live action one. Production begins this year. Better yet, Nickeloden is creating a whole new studio dedicated to expanding the universe.
Read MoreIt was a busy year for the popular video app. TikTok removed nearly 350,000 videos related to election misinformation – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDaniel Van Boom / CNET: Australia passes news bargaining code that will require digital platforms like Google and Facebook to pay local media outlets and publishers for their content — Australia on Wednesday passed a new media law that had generated noisy pushback from internet giants Google and Facebook … Australia passes news bargaining code
Read MoreWe’ve rounded up the best Apple Watch alternatives for work and working out. Best Android smartwatch in 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCherlynn Low / Engadget: Microsoft announces industry cloud packages for financial services, available in March, and for manufacturing and nonprofits, available in June — new Industry Cloud service with a suite of tools for the healthcare sector last year and unveiling a Retail-specific version in January, Microsoft is ready to introduce more areas of focus.
Read MoreThe news comes after the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie’s cast faked us out with joke titles. Spider-Man 3 gets a title: No Way Home – CNET Source: CNet
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