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The issue of social media links driving users away from the platform has been a longstanding challenge. A new solution is being tested by Elon Musk’s X. The aim is to retain users on the app even as they navigate away to external links. Enhancing User…
Meta is about to implement a 30% fee for those who wish to boost (enhance) the visibility of their posts on the Facebook and Instagram iOS apps, a response to Apple’s 2022 App Store update that mandates a 30% cut from such digital transactions. This charge…
Elon Musk has been ordered by a federal judge to testify once again as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues its investigation of Musk’s $44 billion acquisition of Twitter. The court gave Musk and the SEC one week to come up with a date and…
Citing its sources, Axios says that Apple has stopped advertising on the platform for the second time since Elon Musk purchased Twitter. This time the decision to stop spending ad money on what is now known as “X” came after Musk endorsed an antisemitic…
It’s been over one year and a half since Apple first announced AirPower, the infamous wireless charging pad which still hasn’t been released, despite the promise of a launch during 2018. Reports and rumors about the status of AirPower have been floating…
AirAsia X group co-chief executive Tony Fernandes has thrown the carrier’s order for 10 Airbus A350-900s into doubt. Speaking in a Facebook video he says, “The A350 is not an aircraft we will buy. Too expensive. Fares would go up.” AirAsia X is understood to…
By moving to secondary airports, airlines can save on expensive landing fees and slot fees while potentially receiving subsidies and creating an overall easier travel experience for their passengers. Passengers can still benefit though, as most secondary…
Stores in India which sell the iPhone X have complained about the reduction in retail margins by Apple from 6.5% to 4.5%. Large chains and even small-scale operators are accusing the company of wanting to scoop in massive margins while not allowing its retail…
Malaysian airline AirAsia X has launched the Xcite Inflight Entertainment tab to enhance the in-flight experience for traveling guests. The Xcite tab – which is a Huawei Mediapad 2 that comes with a 10.1-inch Full HD widescreen display, Harman Kardon audio…
AirAsia X has received clearance from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) to fly to any destination in the the US, making its foray into an entirely new market as it looks beyond the Asia Pacific. “The airline is the first Asian low-cost carrier to secure…
Malaysian carrier AirAsia X has upgraded its in-flight entertainment option for Australian passengers. The new Xcite Inflight Entertainment tablet is a Huawei Mediapad 2, equipped with a 10.1″ HD widescreen display, Harman Kardon audio technology and headset.…
Thai AirAsia X has completely pulled out of the Middle East, a market that appears unready for TAAX’s long-haul, low-cost business model. The airline, part of Asia’s biggest no-frills airline group, is axing Bangkok-Muscat and Bangkok-Tehran routes launched…
Malaysia’s AirAsia swung to a profit in the third quarter from a net loss a year earlier, mainly driven by an increase in aircraft operating lease income that boosted revenue during the quarter. A 22 per cent tumble in the average fuel price to Us$62 per…
AirAsia X wants to relaunch services to Europe “as quick as possible”, and is looking at aircraft other than Airbus A330s to get there. Speaking to FlightGlobal,the chief executive of AirAsia X‘s core Malaysian operation, Benyamin Ismail, says that its fleet…
Huawei has announced a new research platform that aims to bring together operators, technology providers and vertical industry partners to explore future use cases for mobile applications. The X Labs initiative will aim to encourage mobile operators to build…
Reliance Communications subsidiary Global Cloud Xchange (GCX) has expanded its cloud ecosystem with the addition of support for Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute. The company is offering access to ExpressRoute via its CLOUD X Fusion service in Chennai. CLOUD X…
