David Shepardson

Recent articles by David Shepardson

Third fatal Tesla Autopilot crash renews questions about system

Third fatal Tesla Autopilot crash renews questions about system

At least the third fatal US crash reported involving the driver-assistance system.
David Shepardson May 17 2019 7:00AM Hardware
US official to propose new powers for mobile carriers to block robocalls: sources

US official to propose new powers for mobile carriers to block robocalls: sources

Frustration grows in Congress and among consumers
David Shepardson May 16 2019 1:00PM Benchmarking Change
US to take 'fresh look' at opening automakers' key spectrum band

US to take 'fresh look' at opening automakers' key spectrum band

Could boost Wi-Fi use.
David Shepardson May 16 2019 1:00PM Hardware
Toyota halts plan to install US connected vehicle tech by 2021

Toyota halts plan to install US connected vehicle tech by 2021

Handbrakes Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) technology.
David Shepardson Apr 29 2019 12:28PM Hardware
FCC set to block China Mobile bid to provide US services

FCC set to block China Mobile bid to provide US services

Will vote on whether to deny the company's application in May.
David Shepardson Apr 18 2019 12:15PM Security
FAA panel finds Boeing 737 MAX software upgrade 'operationally suitable'

FAA panel finds Boeing 737 MAX software upgrade 'operationally suitable'

Lengthy regulatory process to get the planes back in the air well underway.
David Shepardson Apr 17 2019 7:01AM Software
Trump says he opposes nationalising US 5G network

Trump says he opposes nationalising US 5G network

But private companies should move quickly to deploy faster network.
David Shepardson Apr 15 2019 1:00PM Benchmarking Change
US House approves net neutrality bill but legislation faces long odds

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.
David Shepardson Apr 11 2019 6:52AM Cloud
Facebook, Google defend efforts to remove hate speech before Congress

Facebook, Google defend efforts to remove hate speech before Congress

In an appearance before the US House Judiciary Committee.
David Shepardson Apr 10 2019 6:21AM Strategy
US to probe thousands of fires connected to Kia, Hyundai vehicles

US to probe thousands of fires connected to Kia, Hyundai vehicles

Investigation into 3 million vehicles.
David Shepardson Apr 2 2019 6:38AM Hardware
US House to vote to reinstate net neutrality rules in April

US House to vote to reinstate net neutrality rules in April

Bill to reinstate landmark communications laws.
David Shepardson Mar 22 2019 1:05PM Benchmarking Change
Marriott CEO apologises for data breach, vows improvements

Marriott CEO apologises for data breach, vows improvements

Before a US Senate panel.
David Shepardson Mar 8 2019 12:23PM Financial Services
US Democrats to push to reinstate repealed 'net neutrality' rules

US Democrats to push to reinstate repealed 'net neutrality' rules

Plan to unveil legislation on Wednesday.
David Shepardson Mar 5 2019 10:05AM Networking
Amazon to New York City: Fuggedaboutit!

Amazon to New York City: Fuggedaboutit!

Opposition from local politicians.
David Shepardson Feb 15 2019 6:57AM Benchmarking Change
Uber 'on track' for IPO in 2019 -CEO

Uber 'on track' for IPO in 2019 -CEO

No plans to sell self-driving car research arm.
David Shepardson Sep 6 2018 7:03AM Financial Services
US officials want new powers to disable drones

US officials want new powers to disable drones

Combat threats.
David Shepardson Jun 7 2018 11:47AM Hardware
Canadian who helped Yahoo email hackers jailed

Canadian who helped Yahoo email hackers jailed

Received US$100 per email hack.
David Shepardson May 30 2018 11:10AM Security
US Senate approves bill to retain net neutrality

US Senate approves bill to retain net neutrality

Supporters still face an uphill battle.
David Shepardson May 17 2018 6:46AM Telco/ISP
US lawmakers formally ask Facebook CEO to testify on user data

US lawmakers formally ask Facebook CEO to testify on user data

Committee to examine Cambridge Analytica scandal.
David Shepardson Mar 26 2018 6:35AM Software
US regulator scraps net neutrality

US regulator scraps net neutrality

Despite big opposition.
David Shepardson Dec 15 2017 6:12AM Financial Services

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