An anti-censorship group has said that China’s cyberspace administration is behind attacks on major Internet companies including Google, Microsoft and Mozilla urging internet companies to ramp up their security infrastructure. GreatFire.Org cited…
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Jaguar Land Rover recalls over 36,000 Evoque
India owned Jaguar Land Rover has responded to criticism in China over the alleged faulty gearboxes in its Evoque sport-utility vehicles and recalled over 36,000 cars. “We will carry out a recall…
Sony PlayStation 4 finally lands in China
Sony has finally launched the PlayStation 4 gaming console in China earlier today. Sony’s announcement to sell the PlayStation 4 in China came last year in December after the Chinese government lifted…
China has hacked ‘every major company’ in US claims ex-spy chief
Mike McConnell, who served as director of national intelligence under President George W Bush, has claimed that hackers backed by the Chinese government have broken into computers and networks of nearly every…
China shutters 65 dating and match-making websites for spreading obscene content
China’s internet regulator has banned 65 dating and other match-making websites for spreading obscene content and allowing registration with false names, the country’s Xinhua state news agency reported on Tuesday. According to…
China to enforce new internet usage rules
China on Wednesday announced it will ban internet accounts that impersonate people or organizations starting March 1 and will enforce new regulations that will require people to use real names when registering…
Nokia N1 sells out in China in just 4 minutes
Nokia’s newest Android tablet offering ‘N1’, which went on sale in China on Thursday, took just four minutes and two seconds to get sold out. Developed by Nokia and manufactured by Foxconn,…
Sony postpones PlayStation 4’s China launch
Sony, on Thursday announced launch of its PlayStation consoles in China, which was originally scheduled for Sunday, has now been delayed. “The official launch of PlayStation 4… will be delayed due to…
Qualcomm likely to be slapped with $1 billion fine in China
China is currently investigating Qualcomm for antitrust issues and if reports are to be believed, the world’s biggest mobile chipmaker could face a record fine of over $1 billion. China could also…
Gmail blocked in China following months of disruptions
Google’s email service ‘Gmail’ has been blocked in China as part of the country’s efforts to curb foreign Internet services. According to GreatFire.org, a website that tracks Internet access in the country,…
Lumia Denim update hits Lumia 520, Lumia 525, Lumia 1320, more in China
Microsoft has started rolling out the Lumia Denim update for Lumia 520, Lumia 525, Lumia 526, Lumia 625, Lumia 720, Lumia 720T and Lumia 1320 in China building up expectations that the…
Google opens Play Store ‘doors’ for Chinese developers
Google on Thursday announced it has opened doors of its Play app store for app developers living in China. This means that Chinese developers will now be permitted to create and sell…
China blocks thousands of Edgecast-powered websites
Recent reports suggest Chinese authorities have blocked access to thousands of websites run by Verizon Communication’s EdgeCast unit. Internet freedom watchdog GreatFire.org, which monitors Chinese internet censorship, on Tuesday said the Chinese…
China to replace Windows OS on government computers with domestic OS
China is all set to begin replacing Windows operating systems on government computers with domestic operating systems, new report claims. According to Jinghua.cn, a Beijing-based newspaper controlled by the government publication, People’s…
iPhone 6 China pre-orders breach 20 million units mark: Report
Pre-orders for Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus has crossed the 20 million mark in China in mere three days since pre-orders began on October 10, new report claims. According to…