The data-sharing agreement could be put on hold from 1 September if the Trump administration continues to delay compliance
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2018
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