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Volkswagen warns Korean battery row could lead to 'catastrophic' supply disruption
SEOUL (Reuters) – Volkswagen and Ford said a U.S. legal row between South Korean battery makers could disrupt supplies of the key electric vehicle parts…
Read More Volkswagen warns Korean battery row could lead to 'catastrophic' supply disruptionTech review: Sonos Arc is an excellent but pricey Dolby Atmos soundbar
The expectations are sky-high for the Sonos Arc (available on Lazada). Not only is it the first Dolby Atmos soundbar from the acclaimed audio brand,…
Read More Tech review: Sonos Arc is an excellent but pricey Dolby Atmos soundbarHuawei will not be prevented from investing in France: Le Maire
PARIS (Reuters) – French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Tuesday that France would not ban China’s Huawei from investing in the country, in…
Read More Huawei will not be prevented from investing in France: Le MairePompeo to discuss tackling China with PM Johnson after Huawei ban
LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will discuss ways to tackle the growing might of China when he meets Britain’s Prime Minister…
Read More Pompeo to discuss tackling China with PM Johnson after Huawei banAll-new Samsung Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Buds unmasked in our best look yet
If you were hoping for a few surprises during the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, currently scheduled for August 5, you might want to stop reading…
Read More All-new Samsung Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Buds unmasked in our best look yetSamsung’s Galaxy Buds could finally match Apple’s AirPods with this vital upgrade
Samsung’s latest Galaxy Buds+ offer some of the best battery performance on the market, with these mini music makers able to keep on going for…
Read More Samsung’s Galaxy Buds could finally match Apple’s AirPods with this vital upgradeDownloads of Japan's COVID-19 app reach 7.7 million in slowing pace since debut
TOKYO (Reuters) – Downloads of Japan’s coronavirus contact-tracing app have slowed since its debut last month, a blow to the government’s aim to use smartphones…
Read More Downloads of Japan's COVID-19 app reach 7.7 million in slowing pace since debutOnePlus Nord launches today, but we already know some of its biggest surprises
OnePlus will hold its next hardware event later today, July 21, where the company will unveil the first in an entirely new line of devices…
Read More OnePlus Nord launches today, but we already know some of its biggest surprisesMichael Brooks, Political Commentator and Podcast Host, Dies at 37
Michael Brooks, a political commentator who hosted the web series “The Michael Brooks Show” and “The Majority Report,” died of a “sudden medical condition,” the…
Read More Michael Brooks, Political Commentator and Podcast Host, Dies at 37Brazil will authorize payments system involving WhatsApp if rules are respected, central bank director says
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s central bank will authorize a payments system involving Facebook Inc’s (FB.O) WhatsApp messaging service, to send money and make payments via…
Read More Brazil will authorize payments system involving WhatsApp if rules are respected, central bank director saysSelf-driving startup Aurora expands vehicle testing to Texas
(Reuters) – Self-driving startup Aurora is expanding testing and development of its vehicles to Dallas-Fort Worth Area in Texas, the company said on Monday. The…
Read More Self-driving startup Aurora expands vehicle testing to TexasTesla share rally propels some early fan investors to riches
NEW YORK/SEOUL (Reuters) – Convinced of Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) imminent meteoric rise, Orestis Palampougioukis, a Netherlands-based software developer, took out a 43,000 euro ($49,000) loan…
Read More Tesla share rally propels some early fan investors to richesBaseball Is Back, So Fox Sports Has Launched a Redesigned App
Fox Sports has released what it claims is a “completely redesigned” app for livestreaming games, real-time scores, breaking news and more — timed for the…
Read More Baseball Is Back, So Fox Sports Has Launched a Redesigned AppStarbucks expands Chinese order services to multiple Alibaba apps
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese Starbucks customers can order the coffee chain’s drinks on Alibaba’s Taobao marketplace and mobile map apps, Reuters checks showed, in a…
Read More Starbucks expands Chinese order services to multiple Alibaba appsHuawei says it's working with Telecom Italia despite 5G exclusion: paper
MILAN (Reuters) – Huawei Technologies [HWT.UL] is working with Telecom Italia despite being shut out of a recent tender to supply new generation 5G technology,…
Read More Huawei says it's working with Telecom Italia despite 5G exclusion: paperAmazon says exports from India-based sellers cross $2 billion
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc’s (AMZN.O) total exports from small and medium sellers in India, part of a company programme to export products to…
Read More Amazon says exports from India-based sellers cross $2 billionTech demand powers Taiwan export order growth to two-year high
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s export orders grew at their fastest pace in nearly two years in June, boosted by strong demand for telecommuting products such…
Read More Tech demand powers Taiwan export order growth to two-year highHuawei Italy executive says TIM decision not political: newspaper
MILAN (Reuters) – Huawei Technologies will continue working with Telecom Italia (TLIT.MI) despite being shut out of a recent tender to supply new generation 5G…
Read More Huawei Italy executive says TIM decision not political: newspaperIf you thought Apple AirPods were expensive, you ain’t seen nothing yet
We’re not sure you’d want to wear these new headphones down the gym for your next post-lockdown workout. With an eye-watering price tag of £12,199,…
Read More If you thought Apple AirPods were expensive, you ain’t seen nothing yetClick on this Google Chrome update and you’ll seriously regret it
Hackers hoping to cash-in on the success of Google’s hugely-popular Chrome web browser are trying to trick users into downloading a fraudulent update that installs…
Read More Click on this Google Chrome update and you’ll seriously regret itTikTok considers London and other locations for headquarters
(Reuters) – TikTok has been in discussions with the UK government over the past few months to locate its headquarters in London, a source familiar…
Read More TikTok considers London and other locations for headquartersDisney cuts ad spending on Facebook amid growing boycott: WSJ
(Reuters) – Walt Disney (DIS.N) has become a latest company to slash its advertising spending on Facebook Inc (FB.O) as the social media giant faces…
Read More Disney cuts ad spending on Facebook amid growing boycott: WSJG20 finance officials eye solution to digital tax row this year
WASHINGTON/BERLIN (Reuters) – Finance officials from the Group of 20 major economies on Saturday vowed to resolve major differences over taxing big tech companies and…
Read More G20 finance officials eye solution to digital tax row this yearGalaxy S20 has an exclusive new look, and current Samsung owners will be jealous
An exclusive new Samsung Galaxy S20 handset has arrived at one of the UK’s leading mobile networks, and it boasts a striking look. The Samsung…
Read More Galaxy S20 has an exclusive new look, and current Samsung owners will be jealousYou could watch Netflix for FREE for the rest of your life, but there’s a catch
Netflix has launched a contest with the ultimate prize for binge-watchers worldwide – one lucky winner will get a subscription that’ll last them decades. To mark…
Read More You could watch Netflix for FREE for the rest of your life, but there’s a catchMo’Nique’s Discrimination Lawsuit Against Netflix Moves Forward
California’s Central District court ruled on Thursday that comedian Mo’Nique’s discrimination lawsuit against Netflix can move forward, denying Netflix’s attempt to dismiss the claim. Mo’Nique,…
Read More Mo’Nique’s Discrimination Lawsuit Against Netflix Moves ForwardTikTok Launches Anti-Disinformation PSA Campaign to Warn Users From Spreading Fake Info
TikTok has kicked off a new user-safety video series, enlisting several big creators on the platform, pushing the message that users should be wary about…
Read More TikTok Launches Anti-Disinformation PSA Campaign to Warn Users From Spreading Fake InfoTwitter Says 130 Accounts Targeted in Hack That Hijacked Feeds of Kanye, Biden, Obama, Bezos and Others
The Twitter hackers behind the unprecedented coordinated July 15 attack on high-profile accounts of multiple celebrities, politicians, tech titans and Silicon Valley companies went after…
Read More Twitter Says 130 Accounts Targeted in Hack That Hijacked Feeds of Kanye, Biden, Obama, Bezos and OthersStripe wins business following Wirecard's collapse
BERLIN (Reuters) – The U.S. payments company Stripe is picking up some former Wirecard (WDIG.DE) customers, an executive told Reuters. “It is difficult to count…
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