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Amazon expands Kindle tablet sale to 170 countries

May

23

Amazon expands Kindle tablet sale to 170 countries

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Online retail titan Amazon announced Thursday it is expanding sales of its Kindle tablet computers to “over 170 countries and territories around the world,” and its Appstore in nearly 200 countries.

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Scientist’s family seeks US Congress, Thai expert’s help

May

23

Scientist’s family seeks US Congress, Thai expert’s help

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The parents of a US scientist found hanged in Singapore last year said Thursday they will seek a US congressional inquiry and tap a celebrity Thai pathologist to prove their son was murdered.

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Samsung sells more than 10 mn Galaxy S4 smartphones

May

23

Samsung sells more than 10 mn Galaxy S4 smartphones

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South Korea’s Samsung Electronics said Thursday that global sales of its latest flagship Galaxy smartphone had topped 10 million units less than a month after its debut.

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Twitter tightens security after high-profile breaches

May

22

Twitter tightens security after high-profile breaches

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Twitter said Wednesday it was stepping up security measures for the popular messaging service following a series of high-profile breaches by hackers hitting media organizations and others.

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Office bullying video sparks outcry in Singapore

May

22

Office bullying video sparks outcry in Singapore

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A Singapore company supervisor caught on video slapping a male intern is in trouble after the clip went viral on the web and sparked a public outcry.

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Risky behaviour starts young on social media: survey

May

22

Risky behaviour starts young on social media: survey

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Australian children are accessing social media websites at an increasingly younger age, a new survey suggests, with one in five “tweens” admitting they have chatted to someone online they do not know.

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A Guide to Activate Technology Summit: London

May

22

A Guide to Activate Technology Summit: London

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There are always constant changes taking place in the market, especially with regard to technology. This therefore means that any business person who wants to stay a step ahead has to keep up with the pace in the marketplace. Essentially the Activate Technology Summit is meant to facilitate process. It will provide IT executives with [...]

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Inquest into US scientist’s death resumes after walkout

May

22

Inquest into US scientist’s death resumes after walkout

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A coroner’s inquest into the apparent suicide of a US scientist found hanged last year in Singapore resumed Wednesday after a walkout by his family, who insist he was murdered.

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Teens share more online, see privacy issues: study

May

21

Teens share more online, see privacy issues: study

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American teenagers are sharing more information about themselves on social media sites, but taking steps to protect their privacy online, a study showed Tuesday.

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Amazon plans greenhouse-style headquarters

May

21

Amazon plans greenhouse-style headquarters

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US online giant Amazon has unveiled plans for a futuristic greenhouse style headquarters “where employees can work and socialize in a more natural, park-like setting.”

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