Xiaomi’s upcoming REDMI Note 14 4G has surfaced on the Geekbench benchmark database, providing a glimpse of its performance and specifications. The device, listed under the model number 24117RN76G, is the international version of the smartphone, indicated by the “G” at the end of its code. According to the benchmark, the REDMI Note 14 4G…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) revealed that major platforms, including Elon Musk’s X and Google’s YouTube, have yet to comply with Malaysia’s new social media licensing law, which took effect on Wednesday. Under the regulation, platforms with more than 8 million users in Malaysia must obtain a license by…
Realme has announced the impending release of its new smartphone, Realme Neo7 SE, slated for launch next month. The company touts the device as the “Dimensity 8400-Ultra machine”, promising superior performance and extended battery life. This announcement follows MediaTek’s recent debut of the Dimensity 8400 processor on December 23, 2024. The chip is the first…
Rumours about Nintendo’s next-generation console, Switch 2, have circulated widely, with claims about its performance dominating discussions. Notably, a rumour suggesting the Switch 2’s performance would rival the PS4 Pro has drawn sharp criticism from industry insiders. Veteran journalist Tom Warren dismissed the claim as the “funniest rumour” he has encountered. Warren’s statement has cast…
Seoul, South Korea – Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor division is grappling with significant challenges as its revenue contribution declines. The departure of Jing-Cheng Lin, a prominent chip expert who joined Samsung after nearly two decades at TSMC, marks a critical juncture for the company. Lin, who worked at TSMC from 1999 to 2017, joined Samsung Semiconductor…
New York, U.S. – A critical vulnerability in Microsoft’s BitLocker encryption, identified as CVE-2023-21563, has been demonstrated to allow hackers to bypass its security with minimal effort and brief physical access to a device. Security researcher Thomas Lambertz, known as “th0mas,” revealed this flaw during a keynote at the Chaos Communication Conference titled “Windows BitLocker:…
California, U.S. – Several companies have fallen victim to a series of cyberattacks compromising their Chrome browser extensions, with the first known incidents dating back to mid-December. One of the victims, California-based data protection company Cyberhaven, confirmed that their Chrome extension was affected by a malicious cyberattack on Christmas Eve. The company stated that the…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Ltd. from MTN Nigeria’s network due to unresolved interconnect charges. The regulatory body disclosed this in a public notice issued on Friday by its Director of Public Affairs, Mr Reuben Muoka, at the commission’s office. Reason for Disconnection Exchange Telecommunications,…
Washington, U.S. – President-elect Donald Trump has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to postpone the implementation of a controversial law that mandates TikTok’s sale or faces a nationwide ban. The law, enacted by Congress in April, gives TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, until January 19, 2025, to divest the platform to an American entity. If…
New York, U.S. – Apple Inc. is on the brink of achieving an unprecedented $4 trillion market valuation, fueled by a surge in stock price driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and renewed optimism about iPhone sales recovery. Since early November, Apple’s shares have risen by approximately 16%, adding around $500 billion to its…
