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23 Nov

Google Cracks Down on “Dirty SEO”

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The search giant is targeting links that exploit website reputations to drive traffic, often referred to as "parasitic SEO." After numerous complaints from owners of large websites, Google announced in a blog post on November 19 that the company is updating its policies regarding search algorithm manipulation. Google changes search engine policies. Photo: Bloomberg. Parasitic SEO, or the abuse of a well-known website's reputation, involves attaching a high-ranking domain to a smaller website to increase organic traffic. The primary goal of this tactic is to cut advertising costs or steal customers from competing brands. “We are addressing user feedback about…

31 Oct

A Russian court has fined Google $20 decillion

hightechz.net0 CommentsTechnology, TrendingGoogle, Russian, technology, YouTube

Russian Court Orders Google to Pay Russian TV Stations a Fine of 20 Decillion USD, Equivalent to 33 Zeros Following the Number With the application of compound interest, a Russian court has ruled that Google must pay a fine amounting to 20 million trillion trillion USD. Photo: NurPhoto. According to Euronews, a Russian court recently issued a ruling requiring Google to pay Russian TV stations a fine of 20 decillion USD, or 20 million trillion trillion USD. Written out, this would be the number 20 followed by 33 zeros. For comparison, the World Bank estimates the current global GDP at…

29 Oct

Apple Releases iOS 18.1, Adding Call Recording for the First Time on iPhone

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iOS 18.1 brings several key improvements, including call recording and the Apple Intelligence feature. The first major update to iOS 18 will be available for download on the evening of October 28, more than a month after the operating system's official release. The new version supports devices released from 2018, such as the iPhone XS, iPhone XR, and newer models. With an upgrade size of nearly 2 GB from version 18.0.1, iOS 18.1 adds features that Apple introduced at WWDC in June. For the first time, users can record calls directly on iPhone. Apple states that the Call Recording feature…

27 Oct

Facebook Allows Facial Recognition to Recover Hacked Accounts

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Facebook and Instagram now use facial video comparison with profile pictures to verify and return accounts to users within a minute. Meta announced it is testing a self-recorded video verification method to help recover accounts. Users may lose access to their Facebook or Instagram accounts due to forgotten passwords, lost devices, or accidentally giving passwords to scammers. Previously, these platforms required identity verification by sending identification documents or certificates with the account holder's name. With the new method, Meta says users can upload a self-recorded facial video, which will then be compared with the profile pictures previously uploaded by the…

23 Oct

Huawei launches HarmonyOS Next, ‘farewell’ to Android

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HarmonyOS Next is Huawei's first operating system built completely independent of Android. Launched on October 22, HarmonyOS Next will run on a wide range of Huawei products, from smartphones, wearables, and smart home devices to car control systems. The platform features a new system architecture, using a self-developed microkernel called Hongmeng Kernel. This kernel differs from the Linux architecture used in Android, meaning Android apps will not be able to run on HarmonyOS Next devices. Richard Yu, President of Huawei's Consumer Business Group, stated that there are currently 15,000 applications and services supporting HarmonyOS Next, with more apps being developed.…

16 Oct

Elon Musk’s Unusual Move with Bitcoin

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Tesla transfers its entire $770 million Bitcoin holdings into unidentified wallets, sparking speculation that Elon Musk has decided to sell off all of this cryptocurrency. According to Arkham Intelligence, a company that tracks cryptocurrency data, an account linked to Tesla has transferred more than 11,500 Bitcoins into several wallets with unknown owners. Currently, Elon Musk's company's wallet holds only 6.65 Bitcoins – an amount deemed to be 'basically nothing.' Donald Trump and Elon Musk in Butler, Pennsylvania on May 5. Photo: AP Before transferring the Bitcoin, Tesla was the fourth-largest publicly traded company in the U.S. holding Bitcoin, according to…

13 Oct

Apple’s investment is insufficient, Indonesia doesn’t allow iPhone 16 sales

hightechz.net0 CommentsProducts, Technologyai, apple, Indonesia, ios, iphone, iphone 16, technology

Indonesian users are unable to purchase the iPhone 16 because the country requires Apple to increase its investment to qualify. As of October 12, the iPhone 16 has not appeared on the website of the TKDN (Domestic Component Level) certification of Indonesia's Ministry of Industry, meaning the product has not been cleared for sale in this market. TKDN is a requirement regarding the localization ratio in Indonesia, where products sold must have a certain percentage of domestic components. For electronic products like smartphones, this rate is at least 35%. 'iPhone 16 is still not able to enter the Indonesian market…

06 Oct

‘Satoshi-era’ Bitcoin whale wallet awakens

hightechz.net0 CommentsBlockchain, TrendingBitcoin, blockchain, Satoshi Nakamoto, technology

In a surprising turn of events, more than $3.5 million worth of Bitcoin from a whale wallet linked to the early "Satoshi era" has been transferred to a cryptocurrency exchange. The transfer is part of a larger $72 million Bitcoin block, causing widespread speculation among the cryptocurrency community. This wallet, inactive for several years, likely contains some of the earliest mined Bitcoins from the inception of the cryptocurrency. Photo: Cointelegraph. The term "Satoshi era" refers to the period when Bitcoin's mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, was still active in the development and promotion of the cryptocurrency. Wallets from this time have…

29 Sep

Xiaomi 14T series is equipped with Leica camera, integrated AI

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Not only equipped with advanced AI features, the Xiaomi 14 series also boasts a Leica lens system specialized for night photography. The flagship duo, Xiaomi 14T 5G and 14T Pro 5G, make a strong impression on users thanks to numerous powerful upgrades, most notably the camera system co-designed with the renowned Leica camera brand. Thanks to the large aperture Leica Summilux optical lens, the camera on the Xiaomi 14T series can produce professional-quality photos, especially in low-light conditions, with the advanced Sony IMX906 image sensor and Xiaomi’s latest AISP technology. The Pro version is also equipped with the Light Fusion…

28 Sep

Changpeng Zhao (CZ) Released from Prison

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In a surprising turn of events, Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, the founder and CEO of Binance, has been released from prison. Zhao, a pivotal figure in the cryptocurrency industry, was detained following regulatory investigations related to Binance’s operations. His release marks a critical juncture for both his career and the future of Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. CZ's legal troubles began when various global financial regulators scrutinized Binance for alleged violations, including operating without proper licenses and insufficient adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) rules. The detention of CZ sent shockwaves through the crypto community, raising…