⚡️ Russia's Yandex to Change Domain Name //
Durov's Code has learnt that Russian tech giant Yandex will change its main domain name from yandex.ru to ya.ru.
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Durov's Code has learnt that Russian tech giant Yandex will change its main domain name from yandex.ru to ya.ru.
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Russia's Yandex Changes Domain Name
Yandex press office confirmed this infomation to Durov's Code.
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⚡️ Yalla Market Coming to Every House in the UAE //
In a conversation with Durov's Code, Leonid Dovbenko, CEO and founder of Yalla Market, said the company plans to cover the entire territory of the UAE with a network of darkstores, as well as start accepting Russian cards.
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In a conversation with Durov's Code, Leonid Dovbenko, CEO and founder of Yalla Market, said the company plans to cover the entire territory of the UAE with a network of darkstores, as well as start accepting Russian cards.
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Yalla Market to Open Dark Stores in Every Emirate
Currently, Yalla Market operates darkstores in Dubai, providing services in almost every part of the city.
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🌴 New Megaprojects in Dubai //
Nakheel has unveiled its masterplan for Dubai Islands. The islands, located along Dubai’s northern coastline, will feature 20 kilometres of beaches, two square kilometres of parks and open spaces.
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Nakheel has unveiled its masterplan for Dubai Islands. The islands, located along Dubai’s northern coastline, will feature 20 kilometres of beaches, two square kilometres of parks and open spaces.
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Nakheel Unveils Masterplan for Dubai Islands
Nakheel, the developer of iconic Palm Jumeirah, has unveiled its masterplan for Dubai Islands, formerly called Deira Islands.
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😱 "Extreme, egregious deficiencies by Twitter" //
Twitter's former head of security Peiter “Mudge” Zatko alleges “extreme, egregious deficiencies by Twitter” related to privacy, security and content moderation, as he filed complaints with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice.
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Twitter's former head of security Peiter “Mudge” Zatko alleges “extreme, egregious deficiencies by Twitter” related to privacy, security and content moderation, as he filed complaints with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice.
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Twitter Former Security Chief Says Platform Misled Public on Spam
Zatko was fired by Twitter in January and claims that this was retaliation for his refusal to stay quiet about the company’s vulnerabilities.
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🇮🇳 New Home for New iPhone //
Apple plans to begin manufacturing the iPhone 14 in India about two months after the product’s initial release in China.
This may prove difficult since Apple has been always going to extreme lengths to keep new product details confidential. Imposing the same rigorous controls in a second country would prove difficult.
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Apple plans to begin manufacturing the iPhone 14 in India about two months after the product’s initial release in China.
This may prove difficult since Apple has been always going to extreme lengths to keep new product details confidential. Imposing the same rigorous controls in a second country would prove difficult.
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Apple to Start Producing iPhones in India
Apple goes to extreme lengths to keep new product details confidential, and imposing the same rigorous controls in a second country is difficult.
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Wednesday! Here's the morning news:
// Intel and Brookfield Asset Management will invest up to $30 billion to build new chip factories in the US.
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// UAE-based neobank Zywa has raised $3 million in Seed round.
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// Intel and Brookfield Asset Management will invest up to $30 billion to build new chip factories in the US.
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// UAE-based neobank Zywa has raised $3 million in Seed round.
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📱 Mobile Apps in the UAE //
Mobile app downloads in the UAE grew by 23 percent in the first half of 2022 with finance-related apps registering the highest surge in demand.
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Mobile app downloads in the UAE grew by 23 percent in the first half of 2022 with finance-related apps registering the highest surge in demand.
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Mobile App Downloads in the UAE Jump 23% in H1
Finance-related apps downloads jumped 183 per cent during the six-month period.
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📝 Yalla!Market Exclusively for Durov's Code //
Founded a little more than a year ago, Yalla!Market already covers almost all living communities in Dubai and plans to expand into Abu Dhabi and other GCC cities.
We talked to Leonid Dovbenko, CEO and founder of Yalla!Market, about why business environment in Dubai is different from the rest of the world, how to raise funds in the UAE and when to expect Yalla!Market's IPO.
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Founded a little more than a year ago, Yalla!Market already covers almost all living communities in Dubai and plans to expand into Abu Dhabi and other GCC cities.
We talked to Leonid Dovbenko, CEO and founder of Yalla!Market, about why business environment in Dubai is different from the rest of the world, how to raise funds in the UAE and when to expect Yalla!Market's IPO.
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Leonid Dovbenko: We Compete with the Strongest Companies on Planet
Interview with Yalla!Market's founder Leo Dovbenko.
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🕹 Mix & Match //
Sony announced a new DualSense Edge wireless controller for the PlayStation 5 with an upgraded control pad with modular components that players can replace and customize.
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Sony announced a new DualSense Edge wireless controller for the PlayStation 5 with an upgraded control pad with modular components that players can replace and customize.
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Sony Unveils New PS5 Controller With Interchangeable Parts
The new controller will serve as the PlayStation equivalent to Microsoft’s Xbox Elite controller.
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⚡️ New iPhone and Apple Watch //
Apple has officially announced an upcoming presentation where it is likely to showcase the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8.
It will take place on 7 September at 10 am PT at the Steve Jobs Theatre, which is located in Apple Park. Journalists received invitations with the slogan "Far out."
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Apple has officially announced an upcoming presentation where it is likely to showcase the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8.
It will take place on 7 September at 10 am PT at the Steve Jobs Theatre, which is located in Apple Park. Journalists received invitations with the slogan "Far out."
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Thursday! Here's the morning news:
// Dubai police have recorded almost 26,000 complaints from victims of cybercriminals
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// Azure Availability Zones were launched by Microsoft in the UAE
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// Dubai police have recorded almost 26,000 complaints from victims of cybercriminals
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// Azure Availability Zones were launched by Microsoft in the UAE
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💰 Frightening Figures //
Elliptic has published a report “NFTs and Financial Crime” suggesting that the total amount of NFT tokens stolen between July 2021 and July 2022 was around $100.6 million.
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Elliptic has published a report “NFTs and Financial Crime” suggesting that the total amount of NFT tokens stolen between July 2021 and July 2022 was around $100.6 million.
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Scammers Stole NFTs Worth more than $100 Million in One Year
The largest number of NFTs were stolen in July 2022 - 4,647 tokens.
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🚘 The Future with Electric Cars //
California regulators will introduce new rules that will ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars by 2035.
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California regulators will introduce new rules that will ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars by 2035.
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California to Introduce New Rules Banning the Sale of Gasoline-Powered Cars by 2035
It is highly likely that other states will adopt similar rules.
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👀 Our Data Is Not Ours //
StockApps.com conducted a study of five major technology companies, namely Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google and Twitter. It showed that Google collects almost 3 times more personal data than Apple.
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StockApps.com conducted a study of five major technology companies, namely Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google and Twitter. It showed that Google collects almost 3 times more personal data than Apple.
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Google Collects More Personal Data than Any Big Tech Company
“Most people do not have the time or patience to read privacy policies that can be several pages long for each website they visit. As a result, users end up allowing Google to harvest all the data they need by agreeing to the privacy policy terms”
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Friday! Here's the morning news:
// The Abu Dhabi Blockchain and Virtual Assets Committee held its first meeting to discuss blockchain and virtual asset strategy
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// The UAE announced the first cybersecurity competition at GITEX 2022
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// The Abu Dhabi Blockchain and Virtual Assets Committee held its first meeting to discuss blockchain and virtual asset strategy
https://kod.ae/0116
// The UAE announced the first cybersecurity competition at GITEX 2022
https://kod.ae/0117
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🛰 Ubiquitous Mobile Communications //
T-Mobile and SpaceX have announced a partnership. The operator's subscribers will be able to use Starlink satellite internet at speeds between 2 and 4 Mbps.
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T-Mobile and SpaceX have announced a partnership. The operator's subscribers will be able to use Starlink satellite internet at speeds between 2 and 4 Mbps.
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T-Mobile and SpaceX Starlink to Enable Phones to Connect to Satellites
The beta version of the service is scheduled to launch by the end of next year.
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🔓 Passwords Remain Intact //
LastPass, a password manager, has become a hacker attack victim. The perpetrators managed to steal the source code and proprietary information.
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LastPass, a password manager, has become a hacker attack victim. The perpetrators managed to steal the source code and proprietary information.
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Popular Password Manager LastPass Was Hacked
According to the company, the attackers were unable to steal user passwords.
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🚀 Replacing the ISS //
Blue Origin and Sierra Space have received approval from NASA to build the Orbital Reef station in Earth orbit.
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Blue Origin and Sierra Space have received approval from NASA to build the Orbital Reef station in Earth orbit.
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NASA Approves Blue Origin's Orbital Reef - Commercial Space Station Project
Construction could start in 2026 and the station could be ready for operation as early as 2027.
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📱Satellite Communication for the iPhone 14 //
Apple may introduce a satellite communications feature for iPhone 14 next month, according to Tim Farrar, a satellite communications consultant with California-based research firm Telecom, Media and Finance Associates.
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Apple may introduce a satellite communications feature for iPhone 14 next month, according to Tim Farrar, a satellite communications consultant with California-based research firm Telecom, Media and Finance Associates.
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Apple May Introduce Satellite Connectivity Feature for iPhone 14
Farrar believes Apple's service will only be free for two-way text messaging at launch and will use existing satellite spectrum.
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Saturday! Here's the morning news:
// Etihad Airways will plant a mangrove tree for every guest who has booked an Economy Space seat
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// NASA’s James Webb Finds Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere
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// Etihad Airways will plant a mangrove tree for every guest who has booked an Economy Space seat
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// NASA’s James Webb Finds Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere
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🤝 Cooperation in Spite of Everything //
Engineers from US-based Microsoft and China's ByteDance, creator of TikTok, are working together on the KubeRay project, which should help companies manage AI applications more efficiently.
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Engineers from US-based Microsoft and China's ByteDance, creator of TikTok, are working together on the KubeRay project, which should help companies manage AI applications more efficiently.
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Microsoft, ByteDance Working together on AI Project
This comes despite tensions between the US and China.
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