Weekly Tech Updates (April 9, 2021)
Weekly Tech Updates is an easy and convenient way to keep up with all the happenings in the tech world. Stay tuned every Friday for all the latest updates.
News:
1. Celcom Digi Bhd
Axiata Group Berhad and Telenor Asia announced that they are in advanced discussions on the merger of the telco operations of Celcom Axiata Berhad (“Celcom”) and Digi.com Berhad (“Digi”) (“MergeCo”).
This merger will see both Parties having equal ownership estimated at 33.1% each. Axiata together with Malaysian institutional funds will own over 51% of the MergeCo.
Nevertheless, end-users need not to worry about the merger as they’ll still be able to choose to stick with either Digi or Celcom.
Axiata and Telenor have also agreed to the creation of a world-class Innovation Centre to catalyze 4IR digital transformation, development of 5G use cases and other technological advancement.
2. Dimsum Entertainment to cease operations
After a little over 4 years in operations and having burnt an estimated RM100million, the Star Media Group has announced the ceasing of Dimsum Entertainment by 30th September 2021.
Dimsum Entertainment which was launched back on 8 Nov 2018 under the Star Media Group is a homegrown over-the-top (OTT) media service that primarily focuses on Chinese content.
3. Yahoo Answers Shutting Down for Good
Yahoo has announced that it will be shutting down Yahoo Answers for good on 4 May 2021, 12pm (+8 GMT). Before the official shutdown, Yahoo Answers will be set to read-only-mode on 20 April 2021, 12pm (+8 GMT).
Yahoo Answers in recent days have become more an avenue for memes rather than real solutions and answers. As such, perhaps its shutting down is for the best.
Following the announcement, we did see an influx of new troll questions and responses. You’ve got a little over a week left to leave a mark on the site, so hurry!
