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Hackers tried to steal Airbus secrets via contractors

Hackers tried to steal Airbus secrets via contractors

Cyber attacks reportedly mounted using supplier's systems.
Staff Writer Sep 27 2019 6:53AM Security
Amazon develops longer-range wireless network for IoT devices

Amazon develops longer-range wireless network for IoT devices

Takes fight to bluetooth, wi-fi protocols.
Staff Writer Sep 27 2019 6:50AM Networking
General Motors calls on Alexa to give vehicles more skills

General Motors calls on Alexa to give vehicles more skills

To control navigation, streaming media and phones starting next year.
Staff Writer Sep 26 2019 6:50AM Benchmarking Change
EBay CEO steps down, cites differences with board

EBay CEO steps down, cites differences with board

Marketplace looking to sell some of its businesses amid pressure from activist investors.
Staff Writer Sep 26 2019 6:50AM Financial Services
Amazon launches initiative to bundle virtual assistants on single device

Amazon launches initiative to bundle virtual assistants on single device

One box, many voices.
Staff Writer Sep 25 2019 1:00PM Networking
Google launches subscription service for select apps and games

Google launches subscription service for select apps and games

Play Pass gives Android users access to more than 350 apps and games without ad.
Staff Writer Sep 24 2019 6:59AM Financial Services
Apple to make new Mac Pro in US after some tariff exemptions

Apple to make new Mac Pro in US after some tariff exemptions

At its Austin, Texas facility.
Staff Writer Sep 24 2019 6:59AM Financial Services
Facebook suspends tens of thousands of apps in response to Cambridge Analytica scandal

Facebook suspends tens of thousands of apps in response to Cambridge Analytica scandal

As part of ongoing app developer investigation.
Staff Writer Sep 23 2019 12:50PM Software
US dollar to be main currency underpinning Facebook's Libra: Spiegel

US dollar to be main currency underpinning Facebook's Libra: Spiegel

Will make up 50 percent the basket of currencies backing Facebook's coin.
Staff Writer Sep 22 2019 10:25PM Financial Services
'Alexa, send $20 to my favourite presidential candidate'

'Alexa, send $20 to my favourite presidential candidate'

Allowing donations up to US$200.
Staff Writer Sep 19 2019 12:59PM Financial Services
We cannot accept parallel currencies such as Facebook's Libra: German Finance Minister

We cannot accept parallel currencies such as Facebook's Libra: German Finance Minister

Berlin to reject plans.
Staff Writer Sep 18 2019 12:40PM Financial Services
Facebook briefly blocks Netanyahu chatbot on election day

Facebook briefly blocks Netanyahu chatbot on election day

Likud lashes out alleged over violations of election day rules.
Staff Writer Sep 18 2019 6:57AM Networking
London police and Facebook move to stop live streaming of terror attacks

London police and Facebook move to stop live streaming of terror attacks

Plan to share resources.
Staff Writer Sep 18 2019 6:49AM Networking
Order checks for Apple's new iPhone bode well: analysts

Order checks for Apple's new iPhone bode well: analysts

Off to a better start than the last cycle a year ago.
Staff Writer Sep 17 2019 7:08AM Financial Services
Audi given ultimatum to remove illegal diesel software

Audi given ultimatum to remove illegal diesel software

Or face €25,000 fine per affected car.
Staff Writer Sep 16 2019 12:59PM Strategy
US imposes WannaCry sanctions on North Korean hacking groups

US imposes WannaCry sanctions on North Korean hacking groups

US Treasury targets groups involved in ransomware attacks, hacking of international banks.
Staff Writer Sep 16 2019 6:59AM Financial Services
Going for a song? UK police arrest suspected hacker of music stars

Going for a song? UK police arrest suspected hacker of music stars

To steal unreleased songs and sell them for cryptocurrency.
Staff Writer Sep 16 2019 6:45AM Strategy
Intel to use Tokyo Olympics to show off 3D tracking, other new tech

Intel to use Tokyo Olympics to show off 3D tracking, other new tech

Including VR broadcasts and AI.
Staff Writer Sep 12 2019 12:52PM Strategy
Accused of Huawei-related fraud, Chinese professor Mao asks why case was moved to Brooklyn

Accused of Huawei-related fraud, Chinese professor Mao asks why case was moved to Brooklyn

Arrested in Texas, heard in Brooklyn.
Staff Writer Sep 12 2019 12:39PM Hardware
Huawei drops lawsuit against US over seized telco equipment

Huawei drops lawsuit against US over seized telco equipment

Washington determines no export licence required.
Staff Writer Sep 10 2019 12:16PM Telco/ISP

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