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Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.

Science & Technology August 7, 2020

India bans TikTok and other Chinese apps

On June 2, India banned 59 apps developed by Chinese companies saying that they pose a threat to India’s national…

By Jackie Allen

Science & Technology August 6, 2020

Samsung Electronics halts Chinese computer operations

Samsung Electronics Co will halt operations in its last remaining computer factory in China. The announcement came on August 1 when…

By Jackie Allen

USA Herald August 6, 2020

Qualcomm and Huawei resolve licensing disputes

Qualcomm announced on July 29 that they would receive a $1.8 billion lump-sum payment from Huawei to cover the cost of…

By Jackie Allen

Financial Investigations August 6, 2020

Alan Hansen 7th person to plead guilty in $2.5B DC Solar Ponzi scheme

On Thursday U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced the guilty plea of Alan Hansen, 49, of Vacaville, California. Hansen is…

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Investigates August 5, 2020

FTC investigation into Twitter data breach could cost $250M in fines

Social networking site Twitter announced on Monday that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent them a draft complaint on July…

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Investigates August 5, 2020

Is ransomware a threat to the 2020 election?

Some U.S. authorities are concerned that the upcoming November Presidential Elections may be threatened by a ransomware attack. Cybercriminals use ransomware…

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USA Herald August 5, 2020

States scramble to extend broadband within CARES Act deadline

Officials from every state are working to comply with the rules of the CARES Act, specifically those concerning broadband internet,…

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Science & Technology August 4, 2020

Bitcoin Price Drop forces $145 million liquidation

Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped by 13% and Ethereum’s Ether (ETH) plunged by 21%, early Sunday. The unexpected slide caused market liquidation…

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High Profile Court Cases August 4, 2020

Anthony Levandowski sentencing imminent, prosecutors seek prison time

Prosecutors have suggested a 27-month prison term for self-driving vehicle engineer Anthony Levandowski. Levandowski requested 12 months of home confinement…

By Jackie Allen