Quick hits: September 2018

As a follow-on to our March issue, when we told you, the traders, about mining cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, Thailand seems poised to follow suit. Per a report from TechCrunch, the Thai government has been overwhelmingly outspoken about its support for cryptocurrencies, allowing exchanges to operate as global businesses have sweetened on investment in the country.

Photographs have leaked of the upcoming Google Pixel XL 3, which is expected out in October. Most of the surprise has been spoiled according to a number of leaks on the new device, according to TechCrunch, but Google seems to have settled on a 5.5-inch screen and a resolution of 440 dpi.

Meanwhile, GSM Arena reveals that the speculated Pixel Watch will not be released this year, following an announcement from WearOS director of engineering Miles Barr.

Following the stir Tesla founder Elon Musk has caused about his company on social media of late, top shareholders are calling for separation of powers in the company and an independent chairman position to be created, TechCrunch reports. South African cell phone carrier MTN is making moves to exit the Nigerian economy after being fined for moving over $8 billion out of the country illegally, according to a report from Bloomberg.