| Hi John,
Amazon has agreed to acquire MGM for US$8.45 billion.
Apple bucked the trend in global smartwatch shipments in the first quarter of 2021, increasing its shipments by 50% year-on-year, compared to a growth rate of 35% for the overall market, the technology analyst firm Counterpoint Research says.
The Commonwealth Bank has announced the integration of new services into its platform as part of ongoing investment in the development of its digital banking capabilities.
The Covid-19 pandemic has imposed a digital shift among companies, and fintechs are capitalising on this dramatic change. Despite the volatile environment, fintechs have recorded a double-digit growth, and those who have a diverse product portfolio are attracting investors.
Smartphone shipments in 2021 are forecast to reach 1.38 billion units globally this year, an increase of 7.7% over 2020 and the highest level since 2015, the technology analyst firm IDC says.
The Mercedes-AMG Petronas esports team will use AMD’s gaming equipment to train, to drive performance, and to encourage competitiveness.
Instagram and Facebook users have now the option to hide the like counts on their posts. While this may be beneficial for some, others have found it inconvenient.
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