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Apple pushes iPhone recycling to reuse minerals

Apple pushes iPhone recycling to reuse minerals

Wants to reduce reliance on mining industry.
Staff Writer Jan 13 2020 10:25AM Hardware
Insight Partners to buy Veeam for US$5 billion

Insight Partners to buy Veeam for US$5 billion

Private equity firm bets on the fast-growing backup player.
Staff Writer Jan 10 2020 9:02AM Software
UK targets full-fibre broadband with BT regulation changes

UK targets full-fibre broadband with BT regulation changes

Plans to regulate urban and rural areas differently.
Staff Writer Jan 9 2020 9:53AM Telco/ISP
Businesses should control their B2B data, says EU commissioner

Businesses should control their B2B data, says EU commissioner

Prevent same exploitation seen with consumer data.
Staff Writer Jan 9 2020 9:49AM Storage
Facebook to remove deepfake videos in run-up to 2020 US election

Facebook to remove deepfake videos in run-up to 2020 US election

But not content that is parody or satire.
Staff Writer Jan 8 2020 10:36AM Software
Xerox secures US$24 billion financing for proposed HP takeover

Xerox secures US$24 billion financing for proposed HP takeover

A deal that the personal computer maker is opposing.
Staff Writer Jan 7 2020 10:09AM Hardware
Austria suspects foreign state behind cyberattack

Austria suspects foreign state behind cyberattack

Foreign Ministry targeted.
Staff Writer Jan 6 2020 9:57AM Security
US government limits exports of geospatial software

US government limits exports of geospatial software

But avoids wider crackdown on AI exports.
Staff Writer Jan 6 2020 9:52AM Software
Microsoft says North Korea-linked hackers stole sensitive information

Microsoft says North Korea-linked hackers stole sensitive information

Takes control of web domains used by group.
Staff Writer Jan 1 2020 4:57PM Security
Iran curbs internet before possible new protests - reports

Iran curbs internet before possible new protests - reports

Impact appears to be spreading.
Staff Writer Dec 26 2019 6:11AM Telco/ISP
German court bans Uber's ride-sharing services in Germany

German court bans Uber's ride-sharing services in Germany

US company lacks the necessary licence to offer services.
Staff Writer Dec 20 2019 6:40AM Software
IBM's new battery design taps seawater as alternative mineral source

IBM's new battery design taps seawater as alternative mineral source

Requires no cobalt, as the race to find alternative sources to the expensive mineral intensifies.
Staff Writer Dec 19 2019 6:55AM Benchmarking Change
Apple, Amazon, Google partner to make smart home devices more compatible

Apple, Amazon, Google partner to make smart home devices more compatible

Rare partnership lays smarthome interoperability groundwork.
Staff Writer Dec 19 2019 6:55AM Hardware
Facebook to pilot new fact-checking program with community reviewers

Facebook to pilot new fact-checking program with community reviewers

Appen to source reviewers.
Staff Writer Dec 18 2019 1:34PM Software
Japan to tighten screws on tech giants to ensure transparency

Japan to tighten screws on tech giants to ensure transparency

To maintain "transparency and fairness".
Staff Writer Dec 18 2019 1:30PM Benchmarking Change
Feature or bug? Translation key on China's WeChat takes jabs at other country's flags

Feature or bug? Translation key on China's WeChat takes jabs at other country's flags

Sends out distinct non-sequitors when country flags are inputted via text message.
Staff Writer Dec 18 2019 6:44AM Benchmarking Change
Amazon blocks sellers from using FedEx for some Prime shipments

Amazon blocks sellers from using FedEx for some Prime shipments

Prompting anti-competitive concerns.
Staff Writer Dec 17 2019 1:11PM Strategy
Google warns Turkish partners over new Android phones amid dispute

Google warns Turkish partners over new Android phones amid dispute

After Turkish competition board ruled changes Google made to contracts not acceptable.
Staff Writer Dec 17 2019 6:30AM Benchmarking Change
Google, Apple asked if apps like TikTok must disclose foreign ties

Google, Apple asked if apps like TikTok must disclose foreign ties

Over fears they funnel data to Chinese government.
Staff Writer Dec 16 2019 1:00PM Security
Uber submits appeal to regain London taxi licence

Uber submits appeal to regain London taxi licence

Setting up a potentially lengthy legal process during which it can continue to take rides.
Staff Writer Dec 16 2019 6:40AM Benchmarking Change

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