Technology

Which country is the world’s leading cyber power?

A groundbreaking study qualitatively assessed the cyber power of 15 nations by placing them into three tiers of capability.

Explained: Russia's plan to supply Iran with an advanced satellite

Washington says the high-resolution satellite will allow Iran to surveil the Israeli and American military bases.

Can Turkey become a global blockchain hub?

For Turkey’s nascent blockchain ecosystem to thrive, it will need regulations that do not stifle innovation alongside public-private sector cooperation to secure the country’s digital future.

Massive internet glitch hits major media, government websites

Multiple outages cripple social media, government and websites, including Guardian, FT.com, Reddit and Amazon, across the world caused by a failure at Fastly, a US-based cloud computing services provider.

Microsoft confirms probe into Bill Gates affair with employee

Microsoft says its board began an investigation after it received a concern in the later half of 2019 that Gates "had sought to initiate an intimate relationship with a company employee."

‘An idea whose time has come’: Why the four-day week is the future

Studies show that a shorter workweek increases productivity and has a positive impact on wellbeing and the environment. What’s not to like about it?

Huwawei among Chinese firms listed as posing threat to US national security

A roster of companies compiled by the FCC and the Homeland Security Bureau that pose "an unacceptable risk" to US national security included Huawei Technologies; ZTE; Hytera Communications; Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology, and Dahua Technology.

China denies plan to hit Alibaba with $1B fine

The Chinese market’s regulator denies planning a record fine for the e-commerce giant over anti-competitive behaviour as reported by the Wall Street Journal but has hit 12 other tech firms for allegedly flouting monopoly rules.

China to focus on tech autonomy at this year's Congress

Beijing is set to unveil a new five-year plan and other socioeconomic targets for 2021 at it's annual National People's Congress meeting, beginning on Friday.

Facebook resumes news for Australians after media bargaining deal

Facebook followed Google in agreeing to negotiate paid arrangements with Australian media, leading the government to water down the arbitration requirements.

Why Turkey's race to space is a good thing

A successful space program could be a game changer both in terms of technological advancement and how the region imagines itself.

Facebook to appoint Turkey representative in compliance with local laws

Facebook says it will assign a legal entity in Turkey in a bid to comply with legislation enacted last year by the country.