Google employees have reportedly admitted that Google made it “nearly impossible” for smartphone users to not share location data as per new documents presented in court over a lawsuit against Google that was filed by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich in May 2020, “QİA.az” informs, citing the Business Insider. As per a report by Business Insider, Google… Continue reading Google admits illegally collecting user data
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Samsung’s net profit in 1Q21 grew 1.5 times
Samsung Electronics’ net profit in the first quarter of 2021 increased almost 1.5 times compared to the first quarter of the previous year to 7.14 trillion won ($6.4 billion), “QİA.az” informs referring to the message of the company. Revenue for the period increased 18.2 percent to 65.39 trillion won ($58.7 billion), while operating income was 9.38 trillion… Continue reading Samsung’s net profit in 1Q21 grew 1.5 times
Russia fines Apple over 12 mln USD for monopoly
Russia’s anti-monopoly watchdog said Tuesday it had imposed a turnover-based fine worth over 12 million U.S. dollars on Apple Inc. for its abuse of dominant position on the mobile apps market, QİA.AZ reports citing Xinhua. The Federal Anti-monopoly Service accused Apple Inc. of giving its own products an advantage and worsening the conditions for competing applications within… Continue reading Russia fines Apple over 12 mln USD for monopoly
Rashad Nabiyev: Azerbaijan has become member of global space industry
“Today is the 60th anniversary of man’s first flight into space,” said Minister of Transport, Communications and High Technologies Rashad Nabiyev. “I am delighted that as a result of the far-sighted policy of President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan has become a member of the global space industry. Our satellites have secured a worthy place in the world… Continue reading Rashad Nabiyev: Azerbaijan has become member of global space industry
Turkey’s hybrid engine for moon mission passes 1st test
Tests of engine that can be used in lunar mission successfully carried out, says Turkish technology and industry minister. Turkey has successfully tested its first hybrid engine that will be used in its planned Moon Mission, the country’s technology and industry minister said on Sunday. Mustafa Varank was briefed on the system in the Sile… Continue reading Turkey’s hybrid engine for moon mission passes 1st test
Twitter plans to launch analogue of Clubhouse by April
Twitter Inc aims to make its live audio feature available to all its users by April, “QİA.az” mentions, referring to “QİA.az”. Twitter has released a video describing the new platform. Twitter’s Spaces competes with Clubhouse, which is an invite-only audio-based social network startup that shot to fame after appearances from tech celebrities Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.… Continue reading Twitter plans to launch analogue of Clubhouse by April
Value of SpaceX skyrockets to $74B
SpaceX has completed another monster equity funding round of $850 million last week, sending the company’s valuation skyrocketing to about $74 billion,“QİA.AZ” informs referring to CNBC. The company raised the new funds at $419.99 a share, those people said – or just a cent below the $420 price that Elon Musk made infamous in 2018 when he declared he had ‘funding secured’ to take Tesla… Continue reading Value of SpaceX skyrockets to $74B
SpaceX launches Turksat 5A communications satellite for Turkey
SpaceX, Elon Musk‘s rocket company, started the New Year off by sending a new communications satellite to space for Turkey’s nation on Thursday.Turksat 5A is the first of a pair of next-generation broadcasting birds that SpaceX will boost to orbit. The Falcon 9 elevating it to orbit lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in… Continue reading SpaceX launches Turksat 5A communications satellite for Turkey
ADB to support technology startups in Azerbaijan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a $ 550,000 project to support technology startups in Azerbaijan. Of this amount, $ 500,000 will be provided in a grant from the Republic of Korea e-Asia and Knowledge Partnership Fund (EAKPF), “QİA.AZ” mentions, referring to ADB. The goal of supporting Azerbaijan is to eradicate poverty, reduce inequality, accelerate gender equality, and strengthen governance… Continue reading ADB to support technology startups in Azerbaijan