Happy New Year! Here’s hoping 2023 is kinder to tech firms and startups than 2022 was. Today, we bring you an exclusive interview with US Federal Communications Commission chief Brendan Carr, who told us that India set an important precedent by banning Chinese short-video app Tik Tok in 2020. At least 20 of 50 American states have banned the app on state government devices, with the number set to increase in 2023, he added.
Online grocery platforms like Blinkit and Instamart saw their order volumes rise by three times.
According to the HP India Gaming Landscape Study 2022, 33% of those included in the survey said they would consider gaming as a full-time career, while an equal number said they could pursue it part-time.
FTX has been at odds with Bahamian officials ever since filing for bankruptcy protection on Nov. 11. The Bahamian officials have asked for access to FTX's records to assist with the liquidation of FTX DM, but FTX's U.S. bankruptcy team said they do not trust Bahamian officials with that information.
This is the latest in a series of cyber breaches where personal data of customers has been exposed. The attacks have been targeting both private and state run enterprises.
The landlord, Columbia Reit - 650 California LLC, said that it had notified the company on December 16 of last year that it would go into default on its lease for the Hartford Building's 30th floor in five days if the rent was not paid.
The search giant is required to pay $9.5 million to Washington, DC and $20 million to Indiana after the states sued the tech giant for allegedly tracking users' locations without their consent.
