David Shepardson
Recent articles by David Shepardson
US safety agency cites driver error, Tesla Autopilot design in crash report
As the probable cause of a January 2018 crash of a Model S into a parked fire truck.
Sep 5 2019 6:21AM
Trump challenges court ruling barring him from blocking Twitter users
Contests Federal Appeals Court decision he violated the US Constitution.
Aug 26 2019 6:11AM
Google, Facebook, Amazon to testify in US against French digital tax
Tech companies line up.
Aug 14 2019 1:14PM
Big Tech faces broad US antitrust probe
Could companies be forcibly broken up?
Jul 25 2019 6:22AM
Facebook to create privacy panel, pay $7bn to US
Settles allegations around use of 2FA and handling of phone numbers.
Jul 24 2019 6:58AM
US to probe French plan to tax tech companies
Wants 'unfair' protectionist policy dropped.
Jul 11 2019 12:41PM
Facebook not invited to White House social media summit - company
As Trump rails on Twitter.
Jul 9 2019 7:36AM
China's DJI plans to build drones in California amid US security concern
Will assemble its Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual in California.
Jun 25 2019 7:05AM
US bars China supercomputer firms, institute from buying American parts
National security "entity list" bans component buys without government approval.
Jun 24 2019 7:05AM
US DHS warns of data threat from Chinese-made drones
Companies put on notice.
May 21 2019 6:58AM
Trump declares some auto imports pose national security threat
But delays tariff decision for as long as six months.
May 20 2019 7:07AM
Third fatal Tesla Autopilot crash renews questions about system
At least the third fatal US crash reported involving the driver-assistance system.
May 17 2019 7:00AM
US official to propose new powers for mobile carriers to block robocalls: sources
Frustration grows in Congress and among consumers
May 16 2019 1:00PM
US to take 'fresh look' at opening automakers' key spectrum band
Could boost Wi-Fi use.
May 16 2019 1:00PM
Toyota halts plan to install US connected vehicle tech by 2021
Handbrakes Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) technology.
Apr 29 2019 12:28PM
FCC set to block China Mobile bid to provide US services
Will vote on whether to deny the company's application in May.
Apr 18 2019 12:15PM
FAA panel finds Boeing 737 MAX software upgrade 'operationally suitable'
Lengthy regulatory process to get the planes back in the air well underway.
Apr 17 2019 7:01AM
Trump says he opposes nationalising US 5G network
But private companies should move quickly to deploy faster network.
Apr 15 2019 1:00PM
US House approves net neutrality bill but legislation faces long odds
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a bill on a 232 to 190 vote to reinstate landmark net neutrality protections adopted in 2015, but the effort faces an uphill battle to become law.
Apr 11 2019 6:52AM
Facebook, Google defend efforts to remove hate speech before Congress
In an appearance before the US House Judiciary Committee.
Apr 10 2019 6:21AM
