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Google Cracks Down on “Dirty SEO”
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…
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A Russian court has fined Google $20 decillion
31 Oct

A Russian court has fined Google $20 decillion

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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…
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Apple Releases iOS 18.1, Adding Call Recording for the First Time on iPhone
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…
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Facebook Allows Facial Recognition to Recover Hacked Accounts
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…
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Apple’s investment is insufficient, Indonesia doesn’t allow iPhone 16 sales
13 Oct

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

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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…
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Changpeng Zhao (CZ) Released from Prison
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…
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Qualcomm wants to buy Intel
24 Sep

Qualcomm wants to buy Intel

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On September 20, U.S. media reported that chip company Qualcomm had approached Intel in recent days and made an offer to acquire the competitor. CNBC, citing sources close to the matter, reported that it is still unclear whether Intel has begun negotiations with Qualcomm or what the specific terms might be. The Wall Street Journal also revealed that this deal is not yet certain. Even if Intel wants to negotiate, the deal is likely to attract attention from antitrust authorities. To complete the merger and acquisition (M&A), Qualcomm might have to sell off some of Intel's assets or business units…
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Jony Ive joins hands with OpenAI to create ‘super AI’ device
22 Sep

Jony Ive joins hands with OpenAI to create ‘super AI’ device

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Jony Ive, the legendary designer behind the iconic design of the iPhone and many Apple devices, met with Sam Altman to develop a new AI device. Jony Ive told The New York Times that he met with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at a restaurant in San Francisco, arranged by Brian Chesky, the CEO of Airbnb and a close friend of Altman. The meeting took place last year but is only now being made public. During the meeting, Altman and Ive discussed how to create a new AI computing device, agreeing that this technology could do much more for users than…
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Scenes of Apple and Huawei stores selling iPhone 16 and Mate XT in China
21 Sep

Scenes of Apple and Huawei stores selling iPhone 16 and Mate XT in China

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The iPhone 16 and the foldable Mate XT phone were launched just a few hours apart on September 10 and were sold on the same day, September 20, in China. Before the sales began, both products attracted significant attention in the world’s most populous country. Both Apple and Huawei allowed pre-orders and in-store pickups. However, the iPhone 16 was considered to have a stronger appeal, with long lines of people waiting outside the stores. People queue to buy the Mate XT tri-fold smartphone outside a Huawei store in Beijing. Photo: Reuters. According to Reuters, around 30 people were waiting outside…
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