Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has banned import, sale and use of this gadget; here’s why |

The Canadian government announced plans to ban the sale and use of the Flipper Zeroa popular $200 hacking gadgetsciting fears it could help in vehicle theft.The Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada agency announced on Thursday that it will take all necessary measures to ban the use of devices that are used to steal vehicles by copying wireless signals for remote keyless entry. The agency plans to collaborate with law enforcement agencies to remove such devices from the Canadian marketplace. One such device is the Flipper Zero.Flipper Zero is a slim device about the size of a large USB stick… Read More

L&T Technology: L&T Tech job cuts: Company’s statement, positions impacted and more

Indian IT major Larsen and Toubro Technology Services (LTTS) has cut jobs. Sources told TOI that layoffs are largely due to actions initiated as part of the performance cycle and to reduce role overlaps. LTTS recently cut its full-year forecast. LTTS logged a 5.17% rise in its September quarter profit at Rs 315.4 crore. The company expects its revenue to grow between 17.5% to 18.5% compared to its earlier estimate of 20%. LTTS provides engineering services in the transportation, telecom, hi-tech industrial products, plant engineering, and medical devices sectors. Jobs likely impactedThe job cuts have likely impacted employees in the… Read More

UK launches new tech program in partnership with Ukraine

UK and Ukraine launch new tech initiative to further support Ukraine’s recovery following Putin’s illegal invasion The UK-Ukraine TechBridge encourages collaboration between UK and Ukrainian tech sectors to boost investment and trade, innovation and skills, to the benefit of both countries Minister for Industry and Economic Security Nusrat Ghani delivers speech in London to companies and investors as part of the official launch, along with Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation and private sector partners The UK and Ukraine have today launched a new initiative to facilitate commercially-driven partnerships and growth in both tech sectors and further support Ukraine’s recovery.… Read More