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US indictment charges Huawei with bank fraud, stealing trade secrets

US indictment charges Huawei with bank fraud, stealing trade secrets

Accused of stealing "Tappy" T-Mobile testing robot.
Staff Writer Jan 29 2019 9:56AM Security
Microsoft's Bing blocked in China

Microsoft's Bing blocked in China

Following a government order.
Staff Writer Jan 24 2019 12:35PM Benchmarking Change
China deletes seven million pieces of online information, thousands of apps

China deletes seven million pieces of online information, thousands of apps

Cyber watchdog criticises Tencent's news app for spreading "vulgar information".
Staff Writer Jan 24 2019 6:44AM Cloud
US to pursue extradition of Huawei CFO from Canada

US to pursue extradition of Huawei CFO from Canada

Washington pushes on.
Staff Writer Jan 23 2019 6:20AM Benchmarking Change
Facebook's WhatsApp limits users to five text forwards to curb rumors

Facebook's WhatsApp limits users to five text forwards to curb rumors

To fight "misinformation and rumors".
Staff Writer Jan 22 2019 6:57AM Security
PayPal offers up to US$500 credit for US federal employees affected by shutdown

PayPal offers up to US$500 credit for US federal employees affected by shutdown

Interest-free credit for cash-strapped public servants.
Staff Writer Jan 21 2019 6:57AM Benchmarking Change
Facebook backs election integrity, AI initiatives in Germany

Facebook backs election integrity, AI initiatives in Germany

German initiatives examine the ethics of artificial AI.
Staff Writer Jan 21 2019 6:57AM Benchmarking Change
China's Tencent releases test version of Game of Thrones smartphone game

China's Tencent releases test version of Game of Thrones smartphone game

Bolsters pipeline hit by government curbs of online gaming.
Staff Writer Jan 18 2019 7:08AM Benchmarking Change
Germany considering ways to exclude Huawei from 5G auction

Germany considering ways to exclude Huawei from 5G auction

Stricter security requirements.
Staff Writer Jan 17 2019 12:10PM Benchmarking Change
Marriott looks to reboot loyalty plan after cyber attack

Marriott looks to reboot loyalty plan after cyber attack

New brand name after millions of customer records stolen.
Staff Writer Jan 17 2019 6:55AM Security
US lawmakers introduce bipartisan bills targeting Huawei and ZTE

US lawmakers introduce bipartisan bills targeting Huawei and ZTE

Would ban the sale of US chips or other components to companies that violate US sanctions.
Staff Writer Jan 17 2019 6:55AM Security
Huawei founder says firm does not spy for China

Huawei founder says firm does not spy for China

Ren Zhengfei rejects claims, says he misses his daughter.
Staff Writer Jan 16 2019 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Walgreens and Microsoft partner to develop digital healthcare services

Walgreens and Microsoft partner to develop digital healthcare services

Seven-year agreement.
Staff Writer Jan 16 2019 7:00AM Hardware
China says countries should end "fabrications" about Huawei

China says countries should end "fabrications" about Huawei

Criticises push to "suppress and restrict" Chinese tech.
Staff Writer Jan 15 2019 6:50AM Strategy
Chinese bike-sharing startup Ofo considering bankruptcy: FT

Chinese bike-sharing startup Ofo considering bankruptcy: FT

"Immense" cash flow problems.
Staff Writer Dec 21 2018 12:15PM Financial Services
Washington DC sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica's data use

Washington DC sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica's data use

Nation's capital litigates over Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Staff Writer Dec 20 2018 7:15AM Strategy
Facebook says companies got access to data only after user permission

Facebook says companies got access to data only after user permission

After social network allowed far greater access than disclosed.
Staff Writer Dec 20 2018 7:15AM Benchmarking Change
North Korean media warns of 'unhealthy ideas' spread by mobile phones

North Korean media warns of 'unhealthy ideas' spread by mobile phones

Devices proliferate in isolated country.
Staff Writer Dec 19 2018 12:38PM Strategy
UK watchdog labels Big Tech a threat basic bank accounts

UK watchdog labels Big Tech a threat basic bank accounts

Undermines ability to offer free accounts.
Staff Writer Dec 19 2018 6:57AM Financial Services
Czech cyber watchdog calls Huawei, ZTE products a security threat

Czech cyber watchdog calls Huawei, ZTE products a security threat

Concerns spread east.
Staff Writer Dec 18 2018 12:00PM Security

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