Google’s Digital News Initiative (DNI) program has just granted more than $30 million to selected projects in 23 European countries. It’s the first batch of the long-term $170 million project to help stimulate innovation in digital journalism.
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Apple to Enhance Encryption Security for iCloud, Making Key for Data Inaccessible Even for Itself
Sources believe that Apple is trying to enhance its security for iCloud amid the legal dispute with the FBI. However, the tech giant will have its challenges to ensure security while retaining users convenience. Reports also said that the company has moved some of its iCloud services to Google servers.
Australian Tech Firms Are Heading Toward Singapore Industry
Australian tech companies are heading to Singapore to support their businesses. Some tech companies are expecting Singapore to be one of the startups landing pads established by the Australian government to help companies access the global business network.
UAE’s Beco Capital Projects Tech Startups to Boom in The Region Amid Low Oil Prices
UAE venture capital firm BECO Capital expects that the tech sector will spur amid the slowdown in the economy due to low oil prices. Especially in the region, the firm projects that tech startups will face a significant growth as the government seek to achieve diversification to non-oil sectors.
Facebook Acquired Popular Face-Swapping App MSQRD by Masquerade
Facebook has just acquired a popular face-swapping app MSQRD by the company Masquerade. The acquisition comes after Facebook’s attempt to take over Snapchat, the instant messaging app with the similar feat. The details on the acquisition were not disclosed.
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Tech salaries are soaring higher, as last year it more than doubles the average pay in other sectors. It proves that the tech industry remains a major driving force in the U.S. economy with high income and massive job gains across the country.
The Sacramento Kings announced a tech startup contest for local entrepreneurs. Supported by local investment firm Velocity Venture Capital, finalists will get an opportunity to pitch their ideas to judges and a chance to win a cash prize and consultation sessions with the Kings executives.
The England’s county of Cornwall is being reported to have substantial growing tech community as it ranks second for growth in the UK. The region is still striving to achieve better growth with the improvement of funding and workers’ skills.
Last minute deals are being offered by the discount retailer Walmart. Some of its tech gifts including selected phones, tablets, headphones and games are reportedly having price tags under $100.
After many rumours about the iPod 6th Generation, it is sure now that Apple will release the new device anytime soon in the market. More updgrade and new apps should be expected from iPod 6th Gen and users will surely like it more than the earlier version. So far, there's no official date for Apple's launching and everyone is waiting for the final announcement.
The Oppo R7 is expected to become the world's first bezel-less smartphone. Not to mention it as the thinnest as well along with its predecessor R5, R7 will be powered by a MediaTek 64-bit octa-core processor.
The next Samsung Galaxy handset has been leaked since since last week and killer configurations have been reported to come out too, including a water and dust proof design, 73.6 x 146.9 x 8.8mm dimensions and a 3500mAh battery.
MacBook Air gets a Retina Screen. Words are getting around that they are set to be released this coming holiday.
Analysts believe that Asus' late entry to the US tech market will be its toughest challenge yet.
