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Google Releases Timeline for its FLoC Ad Technology
The arrival of Google's 'Privacy Sandbox' should prevent the use of cookies by third parties by the end of 2023. However, the technology that the advertising giant uses for this is controversial.
Google has mapped out a new…
BMW Suspends Production in Regensburg Due to Chip Shortage
The German automaker BMW will stop production for a week from today at its factory in Regensburg, Bavaria. A spokesperson announced this on Sunday. The reason is the persistent shortage of computer chips.
Since a public holiday was…
End of Misery in Sight for Victims of REvil Ransomware
Kaseya, the management software maker that fell victim to a massive REvil ransomware attack in early July, has got hold of a universal key. The company is also starting to share it with its customers.
The cyberattack, which was…
Hyundai Makes Much More Profit Thanks to Sports Car Sales
Hyundai made much more profit in the past quarter than in the same period last year. The South Korean carmaker benefited from the sale of its luxury brand Genesis and the electric Ioniq 5.
The company is making relatively more…
Janssen Vaccine Less Effective Against Delta Variant
According to the preliminary results of a study published Tuesday, the vaccine from Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) is much less effective against the Delta variant than against the original coronavirus, about which The New York Times…
Online Meeting Service Zoom Makes Its Largest Acquisition Ever
Online conferencing service Zoom Video Communications has acquired the American company Five9, which provides call centre services via the Internet, for 14.7 billion dollars. It is the largest acquisition ever for Zoom.
The…
Eiffel Tower Reopens After Months of Closure
The Eiffel Tower in Paris has reopened to the public after being closed for months. Tickets for the first day were already sold out online in the run-up to the reopening.
The world-famous monument closed at the end of October after…
Erdogan Fires Controversial Rector After Months of Protests
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reversed his appointment as the Rector of Istanbul's prestigious Boğaziçi University after months of protests. Critics found that appointment undesirable political interference in education.…
REvil Websites Disappeared After Kaseya Attacks
A blog and a paysite of the ransomware gang has been taken off the net, according to analysts. The REvil group is said to be behind the major Kaseya attacks that have brought down hundreds of companies in recent weeks.
Ransomware…
Nikkei Climbs After Positive Chinese Trade Data
The stock market in Tokyo continued to improve on Tuesday after the solid profit the day before. In addition, better-than-expected trade figures from China fueled optimism about the global economic recovery from the corona crisis.
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