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WASHINGTON: Republican senators want to bar US app stores including Apple and Google from hosting apps that allow payments to be made with China 's digital currency, amid fears the payment system could allow Beijing to spy on Americans. The bill states that companies that own or control app stores "shall not carry or support any app in [their] app store(s) within the United States that supports or enables transactions in e-CNY." It is sponsored by Senators Tom Cotton, Marco Rubio and Mike Braun. According to Cotton's office, digital yuan could provide the Chinese government with "real-time visibility into all transactions on the network, posing privacy and security concerns for American persons who join this network." The Center for a New American Security, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank, said in a January 2021 report that China's digital currency and electronic payments system was "likely to be a boon for CCP surveillance in the economy and for … [Read more...] about apple: US bill seeks to ban Google, Apple from hosting apps that accept China’s digital Yuan

WTF?! Chinese military researchers are concerned about the potential threat posed by Space X's Starlink satellites and have urged the country to develop ways of destroying or disabling them. The news comes soon after CEO Elon Musk was threatened by the head of Russian space agency Roscosmos over the Starlink terminals that have been sent to help Ukraine. PCMag reports that China's Modern Defence Technology journal published a paper last month warning of the potential dangers posed by Starlink satellites. The study was led by Ren Yuanzhen, a researcher with the Beijing Institute of Tracking and Telecommunications under the PLA's Strategic Support Force, and was co-authored by several senior scientists in China's defense industry, writes the SCMP . "While [Starlink] is booming and also because of its huge comprehensive application potential, it has brought hidden dangers and challenges to our country," the paper reads. "A combination of soft and hard kill methods should be … [Read more...] about Researchers in China say country must develop ways to destroy Starlink satellites

The next-gen iPhones are expected to debut in the second half of this year, probably in September. However, according to a report from Nikkei Asia , at least one of the models of the iPhone 14 series is falling behind schedule. And the reason behind the delay is reportedly the COVID lockdowns in China . The report suggests that the Chinese suppliers for Apple are facing delays due to the stringent ongoing lockdown in the country. As per the report, the lockdown in and around Shanghai is deferring the usual operation, delaying the development of one of the iPhone 14 models. It is being reported that Luxshare has secured orders to manufacture two of the four iPhone 14 models expected to come out this year. Meanwhile, Pentagon is another huge supplier for the Cupertino giant. And it is believed that the two are facing a hard time keeping up with the schedule owing to the no-COVID policy in China. Some estimations suggest that the lockdown in China could cost … [Read more...] about china: iPhone 14 development falls behind schedule due to lockdowns in China

NEW DELHI: Realme launched the GT Neo 3 smartphone in China in March this year. The company has now launched a Limited Edition of its fast-charging smartphone. The Chinese smartphone maker has launched a limited edition of the smartphone in China. The company has launched the Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Limited Edition . The smartphone has a custom orange colour with AG glass and Realme claims that it took 17 months of careful polishing for the etching on the back. Along with this, the Realme GT Neo3 Naruto Limited Edition comes with a customised box which is wrapped in a ninjutsu scroll which is made of leather. The box consists of a SIM ejector tool, power adapter, USB Type-C cable and some customised accessories. The company is also giving a 33W power bank with Naruto branding and custom cases which are being sold separately. The smartphone comes with 3 classic naruto wallpapers and 84 custom app icons, charging animations and more. Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Limited … [Read more...] about Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Limited Edition launched in China

Three Republican senators are proposing a law to prohibit app stores from carrying apps that accept payments using China's digital currency. The "Defending Americans from Authoritarian Digital Currencies Act" would prohibit app stores in the US from carrying or supporting any app "that supports or enables transactions in e-CNY," also known as the digital yuan or digital renminbi. The app stores would also be prohibited from supporting or enabling digital yuan transactions. The bill defines an app store broadly as "a publicly available website, software application, or other electronic service that distributes applications from third-party developers to users of a computer, a mobile device, or any other general purpose computing device." The bill was proposed by Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), and Marco Rubio (R-Florida). "The Chinese Communist Party will use its digital currency to control and spy on anyone who uses it. We can't give China that chance—the … [Read more...] about GOP senators want to ban China’s digital currency from US apps and app stores

Are bananas good for you? Yes! A wide variety of health benefits are associated with the curvy yellow fruit. Bananas are high in potassium and pectin, a form of fiber, said Laura Flores, a San Diego-based nutritionist. They can also be a good way to get magnesium and vitamins C and B6. "Bananas are known to reduce swelling, protect against developing Type 2 diabetes , aid in weight loss, strengthen the nervous system and help with production of white blood cells, all due to the high level of vitamin B6 that bananas contain," Flores told Live Science. "Bananas are high in antioxidants, which can provide protection from free radicals, which we come into contact with every day, from the sunlight to the lotion you put on your skin," Flores added. Related: Watermelon: Health benefits, risks & nutrition facts Bananas are also good for your heart. They are packed with potassium, a mineral and electrolyte, which carries a small electric charge. As such, … [Read more...] about Bananas: Facts, benefits and nutrition

The World Health Assembly, which is the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (W.H.O.), adopted reforms on Tuesday that would boost financing to the W.H.O. by as much as $600 million per year starting in 2028. The World Health Assembly is comprised of representatives from the W.H.O.’s 194 member states. The governing body adopted several recommendations on May 24 that “target a gradual increase of their assessed contributions (membership dues) to represent 50% of WHO’s core budget by the 2030-2031 budget cycle, at the latest,” according to a press release published by the W.H.O.’s website. “In the last budget biennium, 2020-2021, assessed contributions represented only 16% of the approved programme budget,” the W.H.O. noted. Detailing the World Health Assembly’s new financial plan, the United Nations (U.N.) public health body continued: It is intended that the gradual increase to assessed contributions will start with WHO’s 2024-25 budget, with a proposed … [Read more...] about World Health Assembly to Increase W.H.O. Funding by as Much as $600 Million a Year

Xiaomi on Tuesday announced the RedmiBook Pro 14 Ryzen Edition 2022 in China. The laptop was debuted alongside the Redmi Note 11T series. As the name suggests, the RedmiBook Pro 14 Ryzen Edition 2022 is powered by Ryzen 6000H-series CPUs. The Ryzen Edition comes with a 14-inch 2.5K panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. Further, the has a 56WHr battery, which can last up to 10 hours. RedmiBook Pro 14 Ryzen Edition 2022 comes in two variants - one powered by the Ryzen 5 6600H coming at CNY 4,499 (Rs 52,265) and a Ryzen 7 6800H variant priced at CNY 5,099 (Rs 61,567). The Ryzen Edition 2022 is already available for pre-orders in China, and the sales are scheduled to begin on May 31 in China. Xiaomi’s latest Ryzen powered laptop comes in an aluminium-alloy body and features a 14-inch display with a 2.5K resolution, a refresh rate of 120Hz and a peak brightness of 300 nits. The panel comes with TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light emissions. The new RedmiBook … [Read more...] about ryzen: RedmiBook Pro 14 Ryzen Edition 2022 with Ryzen 6000H series CPUs launched

Close Realme Pad 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 6 Realme is all set to launch its new tablet, Realme Pad X in China tomorrow (May 26) in China. Although the company has yet to confirm the details and availability of the tablet, it has reportedly received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). As per tipster Mukul Sharma, the Realme Pad X has been spotted in BIS website with model number RMP2108, this means that the company may launch the tablet in India soon. As per the teaser for the tablet shared on Weibo, the Realme Pad X will feature an 11-inch display with 2K resolution. Another teaser shared by the Realme executive shows that the upcoming tablet will boast an 8340mAH battery. Here’s what you can expect from the Realme Pad X: Realme Pad X rumoured specifications As mentioned earlier, the Realme Pad X is said to feature an 11-inch display with 2K resolution. The … [Read more...] about realme: Realme Pad X tipped to launch in India soon, gets BIS certification

HONG KONG: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. reported a single-digit increase in its fourth-quarter revenue , its slowest quarter yet as its online services and e-commerce businesses took a hit amid COVID-19 lockdowns across China. Revenue increased 9 percent to 204.05 billion yuan ($30.3 billion) in the three months ended March, as its core e-commerce platforms Taobao and Tmall suffered from disruptions in supply chain and logistics and a dip in demand due to COVID-19 outbreaks in March, the company said. The single-digit increase in revenue paled in comparison to the 64 percent increase in revenue growth during the same quarter last year. But Alibaba 's sales growth still exceeded analyst estimates, and its New York-listed shares were up more than 9 percent in early trading. Executives said that Alibaba reached 1.31 billion annual active consumers on its platforms over the fiscal year, with over 1 billion Chinese users for the first time. The company reported a … [Read more...] about alibaba: Alibaba reports slowest growth yet amid COVID-19 outbreaks