South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinrail said it was hacked over the weekend, sparking a steep fall in bitcoin amid renewed concerns about security at virtual currency exchanges as global policy makers struggled to regulate trading in the digital asset.
Bitcoin at 2 month low after South Korean exchange hacked
Seoul: A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange has said hackers have stolen about one-third of the coins traded on its market, an announcement that sent bitcoin prices tumbling to a two-month low.
Mapbox taps ex-Apple designer to head AR efforts
Mapping startup Mapbox Inc said Monday that it had hired Avi Cieplinski, a veteran of Twitter and Apple who co-invented several popular iPhone features, to head up its efforts help application makers design location-based augmented reality software.
Foxconn to investigate harsh working conditions at factory for Amazon products
Contract manufacturer Foxconn said on Sunday it is investigating a plant in China that makes devices for Amazon.com Inc after a U.S. watchdog group criticized what it described as harsh working conditions at the factory.
ZTE ban upheld until USD 1 billion fine is paid
ZTE Corp’s settlement with the U.S. Commerce Department that would allow China’s No. 2 telecommunications equipment maker to resume business with U.S. suppliers was made public on Monday, days after the company agreed to pay a $1 billion fine, overhaul its leadership and meet other conditions.
Govt to examine if WhatsApp calls be blocked in insurgency-hit areas
New Delhi: The central government will examine if WhatsApp calls can be blocked in insurgency-hit areas such as Jammu and Kashmir after reports that militants are using the feature on the messaging app to stay in touch with their handlers across the border, officials said.
Oppo Find X smartphone teased ahead of June 19 launch
Over the past few days, leaks surrounding Oppo’s next flagship device have been gaining steam. The last we heard about the Oppo Find X was when they teased it in India on their official Twitter page. This time around, Oppo is spreading some hype again with a new Find X poster with the caption, “Beauty…
Asus ROG Phone beats other flagship smartphones using Snapdragon 845 chipsets
Asus has recently unveiled the ROG Phone and if one is excited how this gaming phone stacks up in comparison with other phones, then this bit of information is very valuable.
Huawei and Samsung case shows Chinese courts’ increasing clout
A smartphone patent fight between Huawei and Samsung could reach a global resolution through a ruling by a Chinese court, a development that reflects the growing attractiveness of China as a quick and effective forum for intellectual property disputes.
EU data laws set to bite after Facebook scandal
New European Union data protection laws take effect on May 25 to protect users’ online information, in what Brussels touts as a global benchmark after the Facebook scandal.