TECHNOLOGY

The Akira hacker group is suspected of carrying out the cyber attack in Sweden

Russian Hackers Suspected Of Sweden Cyber Attack

Online services at some Swedish government agencies and shops have been disrupted in a ransomware attack believed to have been carried out by a Russian hacker group, IT consultancy Tietoevry said.

'Pokemon With Guns' Proves A Blast

As of now "Palworld" is in early-access mode and still being developed, with the help of feedback from players, Japan-based PocketPair said
The makers of a video game dismissed as "Pokemon with Guns" when it was announced said Monday the game has proved a hit, with "Palworld" selling more than five million copies in just three days.
Steve Jobs, with the user-friendly Apple Macintosh, made personal computers an integral part of everyday lives and homes

Fit At 40: The Revolutionary Apple Mac In Numbers

Forty years ago Steve Jobs revolutionised personal computing by launching the Apple Macintosh, the first PC with a user-friendly mouse and graphical interface that helped the machines enter the everyday lives of people for the first time.
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Google search vice president Cathy Edwards shows off an AI-powered feature that lets users do online searches by circling things they see in apps on Samsung's new Galaxy flagship phones

Samsung Turns To AI To Regain Smartphone Throne

Samsung on Wednesday released its latest Galaxy smartphones with new artificial intelligence features as the South Korean giant seeks to win back its spot as the world's biggest phone seller from Apple.
Epic Games chief executive says the Fortnite maker plans to challenge Apple's move to allow iPhone app makers to use alternate payment systems, but charge a fee on transactions nonetheless

Apple Loosens Grip On IPhone Apps - With A Catch

After a years-long legal battle, Apple says it will begin allowing iPhone app developers to use alternative payment systems -- but they will still have to pay fees and meet various conditions.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has said his company's court battle with Apple is effectively over

Epic Says Apple Court Fight Is 'Lost'

The CEO of Fortnite-maker Epic Games said Tuesday the company's court battle to open up Apple's iPhone to alternative app stores was lost after the US Supreme Court declined to hear the case.
Humanoid AI robot 'Ameca' on display in Geneva last year. But how badly will AI hit the jobs market?

Adecco Chief Says AI Will Create New Jobs

Artificial intelligence raises serious concerns for jobs but it will also create new positions, the head of Adecco, the world's biggest temporary staffing agency, said.
Kim Doan, head of investments at Earable, presents the "Brainband" at the Las Vegas tech show, January 7, 2024

At CES, Tech For Sleep, Not Late Night Scrolling

Technology causes us to lose sleep, but can it also give it back? "The reality about sleep is, the more you work for it, often, the more it will elude you," she said, explaining that the sleep metrics "can actually be anxiety provoking."
Nail polish used in Nimble Beauty's Device that can varnish all ten fingernails and dry them in just twenty-five minutes

At CES, Beauty Products Pamper With AI

Salon-worthy manicures at home and expert skin care advice from artificial intelligence: the beauty industry is counting on tech to get consumers pampered like the rich and famous.
The Minitailz, a smart collar for dogs and cats from Inoxia, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada

CES Pet Tech: Throw A Dog A Bone -- Or An AI Collar

They don't own smartphones and can't go online, but that doesn't prevent them from being connected: Pets are benefitting from a slew of animal-oriented technology at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
BYD sold more fully electric vehicles than Tesla in the fourth quarter of 2023

BYD Overtakes Tesla For Most EV Sales

US car maker Tesla has lost its crown for most sales of all-electric vehicles to Chinese firm BYD, which has capitalized on Beijing's strong government support for the burgeoning sector.

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