Mobile banking usage has soared for every age group after digital transaction fees were scrapped a few years ago, but digital authentication, also known as electronic know-your-customer (e-KYC), is expected to open a new chapter in the online banking boom. Source: Tech
Read More »Amid privacy firestorm, Facebook curbs research tool
WASHINGTON: Facebook has curbed access to a controversial feature allowing searches of the vast content within the social network — a tool which raised privacy concerns but was also used for research and investigative journalism. Source: Tech
Read More »Garena touts Thai e-sports potential
Thailand can develop into a major e-sports destination in Southeast Asia thanks to the huge popularity of video games and revenue generated in the market, says Garena Online (Thailand). Source: Tech
Read More »Depa keen to up tech force
The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) has plans to assist in producing 40,000 digital and tech-related workers per year by 2022, doubling the current level, through skills courses designed by major tech companies. Source: Tech
Read More »Royal command appoints Prayut as PM
Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has vowed to serve the country, people and His Majesty the King after being royally appointed the prime minister of Thailand for a second term. Source: Tech
Read More »Ubisoft plays into streaming trend at E3 video game event
LOS ANGELES – French video game titan Ubisoft on Monday unveiled a new subscription service and a Brexit-tinged title as it taps into the industry trend toward streaming games. Source: Tech
Read More »Teen set to compete in Google contest
Chiang Mai: A 13-year-old student from Chiang Mai is set to take part in Google’s Science Fair and share his new hearing aid device with the world. Source: Tech
Read More »Microsoft gives glimpse of new Xbox console
LOS ANGELES: Microsoft on Sunday gave the world a first glimpse of a powerful next-generation Xbox gaming console that it aims to release late next year. Source: Tech
Read More »Wi-Fi becomes free in public buses, parks in Seoul next year
Wi-Fi connection will become free in all public transport services and parks across Seoul from next year, the city government of Seoul. Source: Tech
Read More »Updating your password strategy
Passwords are the gatekeepers to our most sensitive information. They serve as the first line of defence against a potential intruder, but they are not bulletproof. Source: Tech
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