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Taiwan says China behind cyberattacks on government agencies, emails
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan said on Wednesday hacking groups linked to the Chinese government had attacked at least 10 government agencies and some 6,000 email…
Read More Taiwan says China behind cyberattacks on government agencies, emailsVenture investor Kevin Hartz targets tech founders with blank-check firm
(Reuters) – Blank-check acquisition company one AONE_u.N, backed by ticketing site Eventbrite Inc (EB.N) founder Kevin Hartz, has started its search for a tech firm…
Read More Venture investor Kevin Hartz targets tech founders with blank-check firmNASA passes ‘big milestone’ on way to Mars
NASA surpassed a “big milestone” on its latest mission to Mars, as the space agency was successfully able to power up the helicopter attached to…
Read More NASA passes ‘big milestone’ on way to MarsTD Ameritrade trading platform thinkorswim hit by systems glitch
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Online retail brokerage TD Ameritrade Holding Corp (AMTD.O) said some of its thinkorswim desktop trading platform customers were unable to log…
Read More TD Ameritrade trading platform thinkorswim hit by systems glitchAmazon Prime Video Nabs Seattle Sounders Exclusive Streaming Rights, Only for Washington State
Amazon — in another signal that it has big sports ambitions for Prime Video — grabbed local-market streaming rights for games played one of its…
Read More Amazon Prime Video Nabs Seattle Sounders Exclusive Streaming Rights, Only for Washington StateElon Musk's SpaceX raises $1.9 billion in funding
(Reuters) – Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX has raised $1.9 billion in new funding, according to a regulatory filing bit.ly/3178nk3 on Tuesday. Bloomberg, which reported about…
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(Reuters) – Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX has raised $1.9 billion in new funding, according to a regulatory filing bit.ly/3178nk3 on Tuesday. Bloomberg, which reported about…
Read More Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $1.9 billion in fundingNaomi Campbell Signs With Studio71 Digital Network
Model, actor and activist Naomi Campbell is teaming up with Studio71 to grow and diversify her digital content portfolio. Under the partnership, Studio71 will help…
Read More Naomi Campbell Signs With Studio71 Digital NetworkUp-for-sale British grocer Asda targets online expansion
LONDON (Reuters) – Asda, the British supermarket arm of the world’s biggest retailer Walmart, said it would expand weekly delivery capacity to one million slots…
Read More Up-for-sale British grocer Asda targets online expansionTaiwan-based Apple supplier Catcher to sell two divisions to China's Lens for $1.4 billion
TAIPEI/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Taiwan-based Catcher Technology (2474.TW), a supplier to Apple Inc (AAPL.O), has agreed to sell two units from its Lyra International division in…
Read More Taiwan-based Apple supplier Catcher to sell two divisions to China's Lens for $1.4 billionTech review: Vivo X50 Pro 5G tackles shaky videos with gimbal camera system
Vivo was one of the first smartphone makers to introduce innovative features such as the in-display fingerprint sensor and the pop-up front camera. With its…
Read More Tech review: Vivo X50 Pro 5G tackles shaky videos with gimbal camera systemNew U.S. curbs to slam Huawei, hurt suppliers in short term
SHANGHAI/SEOUL (Reuters) – Ramped-up U.S. restrictions on Huawei are likely to choke the Chinese company’s access to even off-the-shelf chips, threaten its crown as the…
Read More New U.S. curbs to slam Huawei, hurt suppliers in short term'Cyborg' technology just took a step closer to reality
‘Cyborg’ technology and artificial intelligence could be merged with human tissue so that electronics can be fitted into the body – just like in sci-fi…
Read More 'Cyborg' technology just took a step closer to realityiPhones with Fortnite installed are being listed for $10,000 on eBay
Fortnite is no longer available to install on iPhones and iPads. As the fight between Apple and Epic Games continues to escalate, the iPhone maker…
Read More iPhones with Fortnite installed are being listed for $10,000 on eBayFilmination Relaunches as Virtual Market for Japanese Film, TV Content
Filmination, an online marketplace for Japanese content, is expanding and relaunching. The object is to smooth and speed up the often-cumbersome process of dealing with…
Read More Filmination Relaunches as Virtual Market for Japanese Film, TV ContentCanada refuses to release emails with U.S. over Huawei exec's arrest
VANCOUVER (Reuters) – Canada has released as much information as it legally can about the arrest of Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou, the government’s…
Read More Canada refuses to release emails with U.S. over Huawei exec's arrestSoftBank builds $1.2 billion Amazon stake; invests in Netflix, Tesla
TOKYO (Reuters) – SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T) has built a stake worth around $1.2 billion in e-commerce firm Amazon (AMZN.O), regulatory filings showed on Monday,…
Read More SoftBank builds $1.2 billion Amazon stake; invests in Netflix, TeslaBitcoin hits highest in 13 months as 2020 rally gathers steam
LONDON (Reuters) – Bitcoin jumped to its highest in over a year on Monday, adding to a 2020 rally that has seen it more than…
Read More Bitcoin hits highest in 13 months as 2020 rally gathers steamRobinhood raises $200 million, valuation rises to $11.2 billion
(Reuters) – Robinhood Markets Inc, the fintech startup credited with helping popularize trading among millennials, said on Monday it has raised $200 million in its…
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(Reuters) – Robinhood Markets Inc, the fintech startup credited with helping popularize trading among millennials, said on Monday it has raised $200 million in its…
Read More Robinhood raises $200 million, valuation rises to $11.2 billionChina's JD.com posts upbeat results as online orders surge
(Reuters) – China’s JD.com Inc (JD.O) beat analysts’ estimates for quarterly sales on Monday, as the firm benefited from a shift in shopping habits of…
Read More China's JD.com posts upbeat results as online orders surgeVerizon Giving Away Free Bundle of Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Plus to Some Unlimited Wireless Customers
Verizon, a key U.S. launch partner for Disney Plus, is reupping with the Mouse House on a brand-new deal: The telco will give wireless customers…
Read More Verizon Giving Away Free Bundle of Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Plus to Some Unlimited Wireless CustomersHow to Watch the Democratic National Convention
With presumptive democratic nominee Joe Biden announcing Kamala Harris as his running mate last week, this year’s presidential race is heating up – and just…
Read More How to Watch the Democratic National ConventionFacebook is merging Instagram and Messenger into one service
Facebook has been talking about merging its services with WhatsApp and Instagram for some time – but it looks like the first stage is complete.…
Read More Facebook is merging Instagram and Messenger into one serviceSony just launched new wireless headphones, so it’s the perfect time to buy WH-1000XM3
Sony has just unleashed its new WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones onto the market with these flagship cans offering a number of improvements over their predecessors. Despite…
Read More Sony just launched new wireless headphones, so it’s the perfect time to buy WH-1000XM3Chinese dronemaker DJI makes sweeping cuts in 'Long March' reforms
SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) – Chinese drone giant SZ DJI Technology Co Ltd has been making sweeping cuts to its global sales and marketing teams as…
Read More Chinese dronemaker DJI makes sweeping cuts in 'Long March' reformsNetflix tools up in South East Asia as Disney+ Indonesia launch sets scene for streaming battle
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – U.S streaming giant Netflix (NFLX.O) is ramping up its mobile-only subscription plans in Southeast Asia and expanding local content, senior executives told…
Read More Netflix tools up in South East Asia as Disney+ Indonesia launch sets scene for streaming battleChinese dronemaker DJI makes sweeping cuts in 'Long March' reforms
SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) – Chinese drone giant SZ DJI Technology Co Ltd has been making sweeping cuts to its global sales and marketing teams as…
Read More Chinese dronemaker DJI makes sweeping cuts in 'Long March' reformsP30 Pro Android ban – Why your Huawei smartphone could lose its most vital feature
Since May last year all new Huawei phones have had to launch without access to Google’s popular apps and services. This is due to a…
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