• Apple and Samsung Oppose New 'Extreme' Guideline to Modify Smartphones to Reduce Driver Distraction

  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations (NHTSA) has issued new voluntary guidelines that will address concerns over increase in traffic fatalities. Smartphone makers are asked to modify their electronic devices in a way that drivers would not be distracted by them. However, they seem to oppose it.

  

• Facebook May Adhere to China's Internet Censorship to Enter Country

  The Chinese government is very strict and censorship has become their staple. International companies would have to comply with China’s conditions otherwise, they will be banned from the country. Facebook seems to change its tunes. Apparently, the tech giant may be building a censorship tool. This move might be part of the company’s move to further expand its market.

  

• Nearly 4 Billion People Are Still Offline, A UN Report Revealed

  Internet access is a privilege that can be enjoyed by less than half of the world's population. On the other hand, nearly 4 billion people are still offline. The recent report of the United Nation's International Telecommunications Union (ITU) also showed how the use of internet varies among countries, gender, educational background, economic status and other factors.

  

• New Battery Tech, Charge In Seconds And It Will Last For A Week

  Does it take a long time for you to charge your phone? Do you get frustrated that your device's battery life barely last until the afternoon? Worry no more as scientists from the University of Central Florida (UCF) have built a supercapacitor battery prototype. Further development of this project will result in phones that can be charged in a few seconds and can last for at least a week.

• Microsoft Under Investigation In Russia Over Alleged Antivirus Software Abuse

  Microsoft has already patched the critical vulnerability of Windows 10 that Google exposed. However, the tech giant has another serious issue to deal with. Microsoft is under investigation by the Russian antitrust authority Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS). The alleged culprit is its antivirus software Windows Defender. The company is alleged to have violated a federal law. This was initiated by a complaint from the Russian internet security company Kaspersky Lab.