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TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
July 2018
Samsung Profits Slip As Galaxy S9 Misses Sales Targets
Smartphone slowdown. South Korean giant feels the pressure from cheaper Chinese handsets
Dixons Carphone Breach Bigger Than First Thought
Insists no evidence of fraud, despite admission that 10 million customer records were compromised
European Parliament Votes To Suspend Privacy Shield
The data-sharing agreement could be put on hold from 1 September if the Trump administration continues to delay compliance
T-Mobile US And Nokia Sign £2.7bn 5G Network Deal
The multi-year deal, one of the world's first major 5G contracts, aims to deploy the US' first nationwide next-generation services
Pentagon Circulates Software ‘Do Not Buy’ List
The US Defence Department is ramping up its efforts to eliminate Russian and Chinese influence from US government tech
Intel Delays 10nm ‘Cannon Lake’ Processors To Late 2019
Four years late. Fresh delay for next generation Cannon Lake processors, with mainstream release now only expected in late 2019
Samsung Gets US Approval For Bendable Screen
Bendable smartphones on the way? Samsung says unbreakable, flexible screen passes US safety tests
Amazon Profits From Cloud, Advertising Growth
Profits ahoy. Amazon's positive outlook cheers investors after Facebook disappointment
Ransomware Attack Cripples Cosco Shipping Network – Report
US network of shipping giant taken down after suffering an apparent ransomware attack
Facebook’s Strong Results Offset By Profit Warning
Investors take fright after Facebook warns that profit margins will be squeezed by ad slowdown and privacy demands
Qualcomm Abandons Bid For NXP After Chinese Refusal
Announces massive share repurchase program and agrees to halt pursuit of Dutch chipmaker
Hackers Breach Virginia Bank, Make Off With Millions
Daylight robbery. Hackers have stolen $2.4m after two successful cyber attacks on an American bank
Bluetooth Pairing Bug To Be Repaired
Update coming for Bluetooth after pairing vulnerability could see attacker intercept communications
Facebook Plans China Presence, Despite Ban
Despite its social networking site being blocked in China, Facebook plans “innovation hub” for that country
GCHQ Snooping Deemed Unlawful By Watchdog
Surveillance watchdog rules GCHQ bulk data collection is unlawful, but says no evidence that agency misused the system
Russian Hackers Penetrate US Electrical Grid – Report
Blackout threat? Russian linked hacking group has compromised networks of American electric utilities
Alphabet Shrugs Off European Fine Thanks To Strong Ad Sales
Google's parent surprises Wall Street with strong growth, despite stiff penalty from the EU over Android
Facebook Investigates Crimson Hexagon After Surveillance Allegation
Facebook temporarily suspends another data analytics firm over data policy concerns
Singapore Data Breach Hits 1.5 Million People
Major cyberattack on Singapore’s government health database steals personal data of 1.5 million people
Government Pledges Nationwide Full Fibre Broadband By 2033
Need for speed. Government plan revealed for all households and businesses to enjoy 1Gbps by 2033
Microsoft Underscores ‘AI First’ Strategy At Partner Conference
At Inspire in Las Vegas, Microsoft outlines how it plans to weave AI and cloud computing into 'the fabric of life'
UK Security Officials Find Security Risks In Huawei Gear
The government says it can no longer be fully confident about the use of Huawei equipment in the country's telecoms networks
Qualcomm Faces Additional EU Pricing Violation Charge
European antitrust regulators add a fresh violation in its case against Qualcomm over 'predatory pricing'
Nest CEO Steps Down As Google Brings Unit In-house
Time is up for Nest as a separate company, as Google incorporates it within its smart home division
Alphabet To Deploy Google Project Loon In Kenya
Balloon-powered high speed Internet to arrive in rural Kenya thanks to Project Loon deployment
Oracle Goes Live With Cloud Blockchain Platform
The Blockchain Cloud Service is already in use for tracking international shipments, keeping tamper-proof records and simplifying funds transfers
Microsoft, Walmart Join Forces Against Amazon
Walmart is to use Microsoft's cloud services as it looks for ways to fend off pressure from Amazon
EU Fines Google Record 4.3 Billion Euros Over Android
The fine is the largest ever antitrust fine worldwide, dwarfing the EU's own 2.4bn-euro penalty last year over Google's shopping search
Google Brings Jobs Search Feature To UK
Google for Jobs, launched in the US last year, arrives ahead of an expected record-breaking antitrust fine by the European Commission
AI To Create Jobs, Claims PwC Report
Artificial intelligence will create as many jobs as it displaces by boosting economic growth, says analyst
Microsoft Forces Upgrade As It ‘Retires’ Skype Classic
Skype classic holdouts are told to upgrade to version 8.0, as Skype 7.0 heads to the knackers yard
IBM Demands $167m From Groupon In Patent Lawsuit
Big Blue alleges Groupon uses its patent technology and refuses to negotiate licensing deal
ZTE Shares Jump As US Lifts Supplier Embargo
The Shenzhen telecoms equipment giant is set to resume trading after months in limbo
Regulators Publish Review Of Cryptocurrency Risks
The Financial Stability Board wants to look into possible volatility threats posed by the likes of Bitcoin
Rolls-Royce Shows Hybrid Electric Flying Taxi Design
The concept builds on existing technology and could be in operation as soon as the early 2020s
Microsoft Offers Free Version Of Teams Chat App
Redmond matches main rival Slack by finally offering a free version aimed at smaller businesses and freelancers
Broadcom Surprises Many With CA Technologies Acquisition
How does that fit? Chipmaker shocks the markets with surprise acquisition bid for veteran software provider CA
ICO Fines Website For Sharing Information With Labour Party
Data watchdog to fine website for “serious contravention” in selling data on 1 million people to the Labour Party
Google Faces Record EU Antitrust Fine Over Android Next Week
The European Commission is expected to hand down a multibillion-euro fine on Wednesday, a week later than planned
Alphabet’s X Spins Off Wing, Loon Into Separate Companies
The research projects, dealing with delivery drones and balloon-based internet provision, are to join Alphabet's 'Other Bets' division
Uber ‘Appropriately’ Investigated Allegations Against HR Chief
The transport firm's head of human resources, Liane Hornsey, resigned this week following a discrimination probe
Hacker Selling US Military Secrets On Dark Web
Reaper drone data and operation manual for M1 ABRAMS battle tank for sale on dark web after Netgear router exploit
Apple Employee Stole Driverless Car Data – Report
Trade secret theft. Self-driving car data allegedly stolen by Apple staff who then tried to flee to China
Facebook Fined £500,000 Over Cambridge Analytica Scandal
British data watchdog slaps Facebook with maximum possible fine over Cambridge Analytica scandal
US Congress Queries Apple, Google On Data Collection Practices
Lawmakers dispute Apple's claim of superior data privacy and express concern over developer access to Gmail messages
Samsung Opens ‘World’s Biggest’ Smartphone Plant In India
With the new factory Samsung aims to boost sales in the world's No. 2 smartphone market as well as exporting to Europe
UK Drops Behind Madagascar In Broadband League Tables
Britain now ranks 35th in the world, behind France and Bulgaria, in spite of the government's ultrafast rollout plans
Zuckerberg Joins Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates As World’s Richest
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg joins Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos as the three richest men in the world
Timehop Admits Data Theft Of 21 Million Users
Nostalgia app Timehop admits “unauthorised access” of the data of 21 million users held in the cloud
Twitter Closes 70 Million Fake Accounts
Massacre of the trolls as micro-blogging service shuts down 70 million fake and suspicious accounts
Xiaomi Aims To Crack US Market Where Other Chinese Giants Failed
The company is set to list shares in Hong Kong next week at a sharply reduced valuation of $54bn
Russian Telcos ‘Using Foreign Tech’ To Comply With Surveillance Laws
Russian companies are reportedly relying on foreign data storage gear due to the lack of local alternatives
Alteca Portugal Aims For One Of World’s First 5G Deployments
Alteca Portugal has demonstrated a Huawei-powered 5G system from prototype handsets to networks and back-end systems
Apple To Drop Intel 5G Chip For 2020 iPhones – Report
Apple is reportedly to drop yet another chipset made by Intel in its future iPhone handsets
European MEPs Reject Controversial EU Copyright Bill
Reprieve for memes, as MEPs reject copyright bill in its current format. But the fight isn't over just yet
Kim Dotcom Loses Appeal Against Extradition To US
Game over for colourful character? Kim Dotcom loses latest court battle against his extradition to the US
Latest Android P Preview Offers ‘Near-Final’ Features
Google urges developers to test their apps as final release of the next-gen OS nears
GDPR Creates Confusion In Global Adtech Industry
One month on, establishing user consent for tracking technologies is proving difficult for the online ad industry to master
Latest US Probe Focuses On Facebook’s Statements In Data Scandal
The SEC's investigation into Facebook's data policies joins those of the FBI, the FTC and the Justice Department
Costa Coffee Owner Whitbread Suffers Data Breach
Personal data of Whitbread job applicants exposed after cyber attack on recruitment website down under
China Mobile US Move Blocked By Trump Administration
Trade wars – part 2. US government moves to block China Mobile from entering the US market
Third Party Developers Can Read Gmail Emails
Google privacy form gives third party developers the ability to read millions of emails from Gmail users
Choosing The Right Provider For Your Mobile Workforce
Selecting the provider for your mobile devices is a business-critical decision that involves complex dynamics.
Data Regulators See Spike In GDPR Complaints
Banks, tech giants and adtech firms are amongst those hit by the new data privacy law
Dell Set To Return To Public Markets Five Years After Going Private
The world's largest private tech company is to buy back VMware tracking stock as it prepares to relist in New York
Facebook Lists Firms Granted Special Data Access
A mammoth document provided to Congress is the latest fallout from the Cambridge Analytica scandal