But minister warns that China has to follow rules about online behaviour if Huawei is to take part
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2019
BT Launches Counter Drone Solution
Worried about intruding drones? BT has the answer after it launches its Counter Drone Solution
Apple iPad, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade
New 10.2-inch retina display iPad starts at just £349, while Apple TV prices and Apple gaming service is revealed
Apple Touts Life Saving Watch Series 5
New Apple Watch comes with “always on” display and the ability to call emergency services around the world
Apple Launches New iPhone 11, Series 5 Watch, And More
Apple has launched three new iPhone 11 smartphones, new iPads, a gaming service, and TV streaming service, and oh yes, the Apple Series 5 Watch
Mozilla Strengthens Privacy With DoH Switch On
Another move to strengthen its privacy credentials, as Mozilla gradually switches on DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) for its Firefox browser
Wunderlist Founder Offers To Buy App Back From Microsoft
'Don't kill it, rather let me buy it back', founder of task app Wunderlist pleads with Microsoft
Huawei Drops Lawsuit Against US Over Seized Kit
United States decides to return Huawei equipment seized in Alaska in 2017, so Chinese firm drops lawsuit
Jack Ma Steps Down As Alibaba Chairman
New era ahead for Chinese e-commerce giant as co-founder and chairman Jack Ma steps down
48 US States Open Google Anti-trust Probe
Google is facing an unprecedented anti-trust investigation from nearly all US states and territories that make up the United States
Apple iPhone Launch: What To Expect?
What to expect at Apple's launch of new iPhone handsets and other new products on Tuesday
Texas Confirms No Payment Over Ransomware Attack
Just say no. None of municipalities crippled by ransomware attack have paid the hackers, Texas confirms
Wikipedia Website Knocked Offline By DDoS Attack
Outage for Wikipedia website last week after DDoS attack on the online encyclopaedia
Symantec Consumer Division Sale To Equity Firms – Report
Private equity groups sniff around remaining consumer division of Symantec, after enterprise sale to Broadcom
Apple Hits Back At Google Over iPhone Hack Report
Fight, fight. Google security researchers overstated the level of threat to iPhone users, Apple alleges
Facebook Dating Opens For Service In US
Finding love online via Facebook now an option for Americans with launch of dating service
IFA 2019: HMD Announces Five New Nokia Phones
Five new phones bearing the Nokia brand - from low-end phones through to smartphones – arrive at IFA show
Database Exposes 419m Facebook Users Phone Numbers
Privacy lapse after a database containing millions of Facebook users phone numbers was left unprotected online
IFA 2019: Sony Unveils Sleek Xperia 5 Smartphone
New Xperia 5 smartphone from Sony is a return to compact designs that fit comfortably in the palm of the hand
Yahoo Mail Outage Impacts BT, Sky, TalkTalk Customers
Problems at Yahoo's global emailing service has impacted British customers at Sky, BT and TalkTalk
IFA 2019: DT’s 5G Network Switched On In Germany
Deutsche Telekom has switched on 5G networks in five German cities, including Berlin and Munich
IFA 2019: Samsung Galaxy Fold Relaunch Set For 6 September
Samsung will relaunch its troubled foldable phone at the end of the week, starting in South Korea
Firefox 69 Blocks Tracking Cookies, Crypto-mining
No more cryptominers or third party tracking cookies, Mozilla promises with new Firefox release
US Attempt To Disqualify Huawei Lawyer Goes To Court
American case against former DoJ official who is now Huawei's lead lawyer goes to court
Police Use Of Facial Recognition Ruled Lawful
High Court says South Wales police use of facial recognition cameras was lawful, after shopper complaint
Google Facing Data Collection And Privacy Probe – Report
Attorney generals from more than 30 US states are readying anti-trust investigation of Alphabet's Google unit
Facebook Offers Users Facial Recognition Opt Out
No more Tag suggestions. Face recognition ability opened to all users, but opt-out is available
Speedy USB4 Specification Confirmed
Specs for next generation USB connections will deliver greater speeds and Thunderbolt compatibility
Hauwei Accuses FBI Of Harassing Workers
Chinese firm alleges FBI is being used to 'threaten, menace, coerce, and incite' its staff after camera allegations
Juniper Networks Settles Bribery Probe
Networking giant Juniper agrees to pay $11.7 million as part of bribery settlement with SEC