Twitter to ban political ads worldwide on its platform

Oct 31,2019
Twitter said Wednesday it would bar political advertising globally on its platform, responding to growing criticism over misinformation from politicians on social media.
Beijing eyes facial recognition tech for metro security
Oct 30
Beijing will use facial recognition tools to speed up security checks in the city's overcrowded metro, using a 'credit system' to sort passengers into different channels, state-run media reported on Wednesday.
Hover-taxi whizzes over Singapore, firm eyes Asian push
Oct 25

Trash to treasure: Everest garbage given new lease of life
Oct 24
A group of tourists sip water at a five-star hotel in Kathmandu, unaware that the green glasses in their hands were once bottles discarded on Mount Everest -- left by climbers eager to make their ascent.
Social media app TikTok removes Islamic State propaganda videos
Oct 22
Social media app TikTok has taken down accounts that were posting propaganda videos for the Islamic State group, a company employee said Tuesday, in the latest scandal to hit the popular platform.
Italian hydroponics farm bets on 'red gold'
Aug 09
The Italian tomato is prized around the world, but its reputation has soured in recent years over reports of mafia infiltration, slave labour and toxic fires that poison water sources.
Samsung unveils premium-priced Galaxy Note 10
Aug 08
Samsung on Wednesday unveiled a new-generation Galaxy Note large-screen handset starting at $950 and said it will work closer with Microsoft so that services function better across its array of devices.