Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded a significant increase in internet usage in 2023, with a penetration rate reaching 99%, demonstrating near-universal access among its population. According to the 2023 “Internet Saudi Arabia” report by the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission, internet usage is notably high among men and women, at 99.3% and …
China’s financial technology giant Ant Group has ramped up its digital payments network by partnering with 14 overseas mobile payment apps, which will give Hong Kong’s merchants access to a swathe of countries with a total population of around 1.2 billion. Overseas travellers from nine countries and regions can make payments in Hong Kong using …
At the helm of Nvidia is Jensen Huang, an immigrant by way of Taiwan and Thailand who used to wash dishes at American diner Denny’s, but now cooks cheesesteaks with Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg. Meet 61-year-old Huang, the man who’s made an incredible rise to become one of the richest people in the world. How …
Saudi Gazette Report RIYADH — The internet penetration in Saudi Arabia stood at 99 percent while the percentage of online shopping jumped to 63.7 percent during the year 2023. This information was contained in the Saudi Internet Report 2023, published by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission. The report reviewed a set of indicators and …
“It’s a Rocket World” is the latest Giovanni research quest in Pokémon Go. Making its debut in late March 2024 as part of the “World of Wonders: Taken Over” event, it’s the usual Team Go Rocket research, which ends with an encounter and opportunity to catch Shadow Groudon. “It’s a Rocket World” is part of …
Lee Ka-kit Staff reporter A mainland computing service provider, xFusion Digital Technologies, has announced plans to establish an innovation center in collaboration with chip designer StarFive Technology. This partnership is backed by the family office of Peter Lee Ka-kit, co-chairman of Hong Kong and China Gas. Its objective is to develop an energy-saving chip …
As the number of internet users continues to grow, one smartphone manufacturer is hoping to optimise its core internet business to improve its suite of experiences for users. Globally, there are an estimated 5.3 billion internet users today – two-thirds of the world’s population. Across Europe and North America, online penetration rates exceed 90 per …
Chinese authorities are easing limits on mobile payments for foreigners and encouraging tourist attractions to accept cash and overseas bank cards in a bid to revive international visitor numbers. The central bank said on Friday that foreigners would be able to spend up to US$5,000 on a single mobile payment transaction, up from the previous …
Mouse Trap News made up the story and created the fake photo. Its founder talks to USA TODAY about why people believed them, even though Mouse Trap bills itself as ‘real Disney news that is 100% fake’ The photo that tricked people into believing that Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World in Florida burned down was …
“World of Wonders” is the latest Pokémon Go season, and with it comes the usual Special Research that will be revealed over time throughout the season. This one only appears to have five steps (as opposed to the whopping 14 steps from last season), but it features the Ultra Beast Poipole, making it immediately notable. …