Samsung sees profits plunge by 69% as chip prices slump
The slump comes as the global economic slowdown hits memory chip prices and demand for devices. Source link
Why Colombia was forced to backtrack on a promising ceasefire announcement
CNNE — What began as a hopeful announcement of a six-month ceasefire with the National Liberation Army (ELN) and other armed groups in Colombia, has ended in a political entanglement…
Many Android phones to get satellite connectivity
When there is no mobile coverage, phones will be able to send and receive emergency texts via satellite. Source link
Pope Benedict XVI funeral: Pope Francis leads funeral for predecessor, a first in modern times
Rome CNN — Pope Francis paid tribute to his predecessor former Pope Benedict XVI Thursday, in a funeral attended by tens of thousands of mourners at St. Peter’s Square. The…
Meta fined €390m over use of data for targeted ads
The DPC investigation was sparked by complaints made in 2018 by privacy campaigner Max Schrems, on behalf of two users in Austria and Belgium. The complaint was brought just as…
China to open border with Hong Kong after three years of tight control
Hong Kong CNN — The Chinese government announced on Thursday that it will reopen its border with Hong Kong on January 8, nearly three years after it was largely shut…
Amazon to shed over 18,000 jobs as it cuts costs
The firm says the announcement was brought forward after an employee “leaked” the information. Source link
Poland says Germany refused talks on World War Two reparations
Reuters — Germany has rebuffed the latest push by Poland’s nationalist government for vast reparations over World War II, saying in response to a diplomatic note that the issue was…
Matt Hancock bids 'fond farewell' to his app after five years
The former health secretary tells users they will still be able keep up with him on TikTok. Source link
Taraneh Alidoosti: Iranian authorities release prominent actress on bail
CNN — One of Iran’s best-known actresses, who was arrested after she criticized the execution of a man involved in nationwide protests, was released on bail on Wednesday, state-aligned ISNA…