Brazilian artist brings street art to visually impaired
Subtu uses the braille alphabet to reveal the images' shapes, colours and dimensions for the visually impaired to enjoy graffiti art.
Sat Sep 16 2023
Indonesia drafts law enabling media to receive payments from digital platforms for content
Digital platforms in Indonesia include Facebook, Alphabet Inc's Google, and some local aggregators.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Australia raises possibility of more legislation on tech giants with new inquiry
Australia has led global efforts to rein in the powers of the likes of Alphabet and Facebook.
Wed Dec 01 2021
Will Tesla share its self-driving system with other manufacturers?
Newcomers to the market could very well turn to Tesla and their technology, which now has a significant track record.
Wed Aug 25 2021
Some customers are getting their Girl Scout cookies by drone
Instead of being sold door to door by the young Girl Scouts, the cookies are this year coming to customers by air, specifically by drone.
Sat May 01 2021
Australia finds Google misled customers over data collection - regulator
A setting to control web and application activity, when turned on, also enabled Google to collect, store and use the data.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Could Google's next earbuds give you superhuman hearing?
By enhancing the hearing acuity of its users tenfold, the in-ear device would help them hear conversations across a noisy room.
Tue Mar 09 2021
YouTube removes five Myanmar TV channels from platform
YouTube has taken down the state network, MRTV as well as the military-owned Myawaddy Media, MWD Variety and MWD Myanmar.
Fri Mar 05 2021
Google opens paid-for Australia news platform in drive to derail Canberra's content payment law
Tech giant Google launched a platform in Australia offering news it has paid for, striking its own content deals with publishers.
Fri Feb 05 2021
Exclusive: Biden administration considers creating White House antitrust czar - sources
Antitrust enforcement has emerged as an issue, especially with the rise of Big Tech platforms.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Exclusive: Apple targets car production by 2024 and eyes 'next level' battery technology - Sources
Central to Apple's strategy is a new battery design that could "radically" reduce the cost of batteries and increase the vehicle's range.
Tue Dec 22 2020
Google delays return to office until at least September
Pichai said Google is testing a hypothesis that a flexible work model will lead to greater productivity, collaboration, and well-being.
Thu Dec 17 2020
YouTube back up after worldwide outage
The issue started with users complaining about trouble in watching videos on the platform.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Google steps up campaign against EU push for tough new tech rules
The proposal has triggered intense lobbying from U.S. tech giants and even some European tech peers are worried about the impact.
Thu Oct 29 2020
Google to prevent ads on coronavirus conspiracy theory content
Google said it will prohibit websites and apps that use its advertising technology from running ads on "dangerous content".
Fri Jul 17 2020
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024