The S20 isn't exactly affordable with a starting price of $1,000, it is the lesser phone of the trio. It has a 6.2-inch display, a 12MP primary camera joined by a 64MP zoom lens with 3x optical zoom and a 12MP wide-angle lens, and a decent 4000mAh battery. It doesn't connect to mmWave 5G networks, but then again, it is the S20 version that is the most affordable and the most compact. … [Read more...] about The Galaxy S20 series is now up for pre-order — here’s how to pick the right phone
EU privacy body warns of privacy risks in Google, Fitbit deal
Alphabet Inc-owned Google's $2.1 billion bid for fitness trackers company Fitbit could pose privacy risks, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) warned, adding its voice to other critics of the deal. Google announced the deal in November last year, as it seeks to compete with Apple and Samsung in the crowded market for fitness trackers and smart watches. Fitbit, whose fitness trackers and other devices monitor users' daily steps, calories burned and distance travelled, would give the U.S. tech giant access to a trove of health data gathered from Fitbit devices. Such access is worrying, the EU privacy watchdog said. "The possible further combination and accumulation of sensitive personal data regarding people in Europe by a major tech company could entail a high level of risk to privacy and data protection," it said. It urged the companies to assess their data privacy requirements and privacy implications in a transparent way and mitigate possible privacy and data … [Read more...] about EU privacy body warns of privacy risks in Google, Fitbit deal
HP adopts poison pill after Xerox’s buyout attempts
HP Inc has said that it would implement a poison pill plan, a move that comes after Xerox Holdings Corp pushed ahead with its efforts to acquire the PC maker. Xerox recently raised its offer earlier this month by $2 to $24 per share, following several rejections of its previous buyout offers by the PC maker. HP shares closed up 0.9% at $22.64 on Thursday and were flat in extended trading. The implementation of the stockholder rights plan, which has a one-year expiration period, aims to stop investors from amassing more than 20% stake in the company. Among other terms, if any group acquires 20%, all shareholders outside the group will be able to buy additional discounted shares, diluting the ownership of the group. "The rights will not prevent a combination of HP with another business, but should encourage Xerox (or anyone else seeking to acquire the Company) to negotiate with the Board prior to attempting to impose some combination that is not in the best interests of the HP … [Read more...] about HP adopts poison pill after Xerox’s buyout attempts
StarHub full-year net profit drops 11% from lowering demand for its core businesses
The telco's enterprise business, meanwhile, increased its revenue by 12.6% from the year prior to earn SG$575 million. Out of the company's various businesses, the enterprise business saw the biggest improvement. The uptick was led by the 80% increase in demand from the enterprise business' cybersecurity offerings, which earned SG$145.7 million. … [Read more...] about StarHub full-year net profit drops 11% from lowering demand for its core businesses
Uber returns to Colombia less than a month after exit
Uber Technologies Inc resumed transporting passengers in Colombia with a new service model that allows users to rent cars with drivers, just 20 days after it exited the Andean country following a ruling by regulators which the company described as arbitrary. The Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC), which regulates fair competition and protects consumers, in December ruled Uber had violated competition rules. Uber said on Feb. 3 it was considering taking the ruling to international arbitration, noting that it violated a U.S.-Colombia trade deal and that damages from suspending its service could exceed $250 million (194.13 million pounds). "We have looked for new alternatives to keep working and help connect people in the country and also to respond to the support we have received from the community in recent weeks," Uber said in a statement. "Our new model will allow users to rent a vehicle with a driver, under an agreement between both parties. The application will … [Read more...] about Uber returns to Colombia less than a month after exit
