AMSTERDAM, Sept 12 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, has been chosen by Market Pay, payment institution of the world’s second biggest retailer, to deploy a mobile payment solution for its “PASS” banking card in Spain. This project is part of a multi-channel strategy that
Samsung has made a significant move among its leadership ranks after Jay Y. Lee, son of company chairman Kun-Hee Lee and its expected future leader, was nominated to the company’s board. Jay Y. Lee has long been tipped as heir apparent to Lee Kun-Hee, who grew the company into the giant it is today but
TOKYO, Sept 12 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Frontech Limited today announced the addition of two new products – the FUJITSU Biometric Authentication PalmSecure-F Pro, which is a sensor that can be embedded into equipment, and the FUJITSU Biometric Authentication Palm Vein Authentication Board – to their line of palm
Too lazy to read your tweets? Now, Amazon Alexa can just read them to you instead. Yes, that’s right: Twitter today has launched an app for Amazon’s voice platform Alexa, which means you can listen to the latest from Twitter right on your Echo speaker or other Alexa-powered device. The new app can
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has finally weighed in on the Galaxy Note 7 debacle, issuing its own statement urging users not just to be careful, as the FAA did, but to “power them down and stop using or charging the device.” Samsung preemptively recalled the device after reports of spontaneous combustion, which the manufacturer blamed
ZURICH, Sept 10 – FIFA on Thursday dismissed appeals by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid against a ban on registering new players in the next two transfer windows for irregularities in the signing of foreign players under 18. Real, who called the ruling “profoundly unfair”, and Atletico were also fined 360,000
When Apple announced the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 earlier this week the company said pre-orders would start Friday September 9th, which in recent years has meant as early as 12:01am Pacific Time or 3:01am Eastern Time on the 9th. This year is no different, as the company just flipped the switch on its retail website as well
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 – The ringgit is expected to trend lower against the US dollar next week in anticipation of a possible interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve. Affin Hwang Investment Bank Vice-President/ Retail Research Head Datuk Dr Nazri Khan Adam Khan said most Asian currencies would also trend
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 – Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd (TnG) plans to launch a digital application that will enable cashless transaction between customers, small retailers and stall traders in the first quarter of next year. CEO Syahrunizam Samsudin said this will allow the electronic payment service provider to tap the segment which
PETALING JAYA, Sept 9 – Developers are now required to install mosquito traps at all new housing projects following the detection of zika cases in the country. Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar said the requirement must be met before any new developer’s licence is approved. “We
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 – The Education Ministry has refuted reports which went viral on social media that that the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) Bahasa Melayu 2 papers contained racist questions. In a statement Thursday, the ministry said investigations carried out by the Examination Syndicate (LP) found that the questions were
BANGKOK, Sept 9 – The emergence of new broadcasting platforms such as Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT), Over-The-Top (OTT) and mobile TV, in addition to traditional players such as analogue terrestrial TV, cable, and satellite TV, makes it a challenging time for the television industry in Thailand. Under these conditions, the
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 9 – Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-Operatives and Consumerism to conduct checks and take action against wet market traders using inaccurate mechanical weighing scales (with dial indicators on both sides of the machine) to short-weigh consumers. Its president S.M. Mohamed
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 9 – Korea R&B creative strength singer DEAN is coming to Penang to promote his new album – [130 Mood:TRBL] at Gurney Paragon here on Sunday. This big event will finally provide the long-awaited fans the chance to meet with him. Before DEAN’s official release of the album, it
macOS Sierra has been used by developers and public beta testers all summer, and today the Mac software update is available in GM form as Apple prepares it for primetime. The latest release is available now through the Mac App Store. macOS Sierra’s headlining feature is Siri on the Mac with other
Today, Apple® introduced Apple Watch® Series 2, the next generation of the world’s most popular smartwatch. Apple Watch Series 2 is packed with incredible fitness and health capabilities including a water resistance 50 meter rating for swimming,* and built-in GPS so users can now run without an iPhone®. Apple Watch Series 2
Apple® today announced that iPhone® 7, iPhone 7 Plus and Apple Watch® Series 2 will bring customers in Japan the ability to use Apple Pay®, an easy, fast and secure way to pay for everything in their daily routines, beginning in October. Users can commute and pay for everyday items
Buried inside all of Apple’s announcements today were some notable changes to the company’s AppleCare+ repair program. While Apple has long charged $99 for repairs of current-gen devices and $79 for previous-gen repairs, the company today announced that there is now a flat $99 charge for all incidental repairs under AppleCare+. For
Apple earlier today made its decision to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack from the iPhone 7 official. As with most controversial moves, the decision was met with mixed feelings from customers, but in a new interview with BuzzFeed News, Apple’s Phil Schiller, Greg Joswiak, Dan Riccio, and Tim Cook are defending the
After months of rumors and leaks, Apple today officially took the wraps off of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. While Apple showed off a good portion of what’s new on stage during various demos, there are always a few things left over that potential customers would like a first-hand look at.
