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Facebook To Remove Deepfake Videos, If It Meets Certain Criteria
U-turn at Facebook? Social network confirms it will remove some videos modified by artificial intelligence, known as deepfakes
CES 2020: Intel Shows Off Folding Computer Panel
Intel concept of a laptop-like computer created from a single folding screen, plus impressive self-driving Mobileye demonstation using camera-only tech
The State of Mobile
What is the current state of mobile, and how will this sector develop over the next few years? For businesses, is a mobile-first development strategy essential for their long-term growth and profitability?
CES 2020: Rules To Govern AI Proposed By White House
US administration also wants European nations to adhere to rules over the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI)
Wi-Fi Alliance Looks To Next Generation With ‘Wi-Fi 6E’
Industry group is pushing governments to open up 6 GHz spectrum, which it says would ease Wi-Fi network congestion in dense urban environments
CES 2020: Amazon’s Ring Adds Gadgets, Tightens Security
Amazon-owned Ring launches electronic gate-unlocking gadget and announces security feature to keep intruders out of smart home devices
CES 2020: 8K Televisions, Virtual Assistants On Display At Tech Show
Samsung and others show off massive 8K televisions, as virtual assistants make their way into electric vehicles and showerheads
US ‘Pressured’ Netherlands To Block China Chip Equipment Sale
US officials mounted an 'extensive campaign' to pressure the Netherlands to block ASML from selling chip lithography equipment to China, report claims
Former Executive Slams Google Over Human Rights
Former head of international relations has alleged that things have changed from Google's original moto of “don't be evil”
Tesla Faces Racism Lawsuit In California
Federal judge in the US rejects car maker's effort to dismiss lawsuit that alleges racism at California electric car factory
Sonos Criticised For Bricking Old Speakers
Recycle mode for a discount actually bricks expensive Sonos speakers, earning ire from owners over added ewaste being thrown away
AI More Accurate Than Doctors For Detecting Breast Cancer – Report
AI system from Google is more accurate than doctors in diagnosing breast cancer from mammograms, study from UK and US finds
New Tesla Fatal Accident To Be Investigated
Tesla vehicle allegedly may have been on autopilot when it ran a red light at the weekend and killed two people in a Los Angeles suburb
2019: Highlights and lowlights for the tech sector
2019 has seen technology and big name tech firms dominate news headlines, amid privacy concerns, digital tax and national security issues
Freeview Disruption Blamed On Atmospherics
Disruption of Freeview television services across the United Kingdom this week blamed on high pressure weather conditions
Apple ‘Working On Secret Satellite Data Project’
iPhone maker hiring engineers to develop satellite data tech, potentially allowing it to link iPhones direclty to satellite data services
Amazon Hit By Regulatory Probe Over Deliveroo Stake
UK regulators say Amazon's propoposed purchase of a minority stake in Deliveroo could harm competition in food and grocery deliveries
Swiss President Says Facebook’s Libra Has ‘Failed’ In Current Form
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency cannot be approved without changes, says president of Switzerland, where Libra Association has headquarters
Amazon Hit By Potential Class-Action Lawsuit Over Ring Security Issues
Lawsuit accuses Amazon and Ring of failing to provide adequate protection against cyber-attacks amidst rash of security incidents
Travis Kalanick To Sever Ties With Uber
Controversial Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick is to step down from the company's board of directors after selling off most of his shares
Uber Banned In Germany After Court Ruling
Uber's ride-hailing services in Germany have been banned in seven cities after a court found it lacks appropriate licence
Amazon, Apple, Google Partner For Smart Home Device Compatibility
Smart home connectivity standard sees Amazon, Apple and Google partner up with Zigbee Alliance to develop new open source protocol
IBM’s New Battery Design Utilises Seawater
No heavy metals. New battery design from IBM boffins does not use cobalt and instead uses minerals extracted from sea water
Silicon in Focus: CES 2020
As CES 2020 approaches, Silicon spoke with leading technology specialists and asked what they think are the highlights of the forthcoming event.
Intel Pays $2 Billion For AI Firm Habana Labs
Chipmaker continues to open the cheque book to fund growth of its AI expertise and portfolio, with $2 billion Habana Labs purchase
Tesla To Be Investigated After Police Car Crash
US government agency confirms it will investigate crash last week that saw a Tesla on autopilot rear end a stationary police car
DoJ To Investigate Google’s Fitbit Acquisition – Report
What you going to do with that data? US Justice Depart will include acquisition probe into its existing Google investigation
Blue Origin Launches Space Tourism Test Rocket
Space firm of Jeff Bezos launches its 12th test flight of its rocket designed to carry tourists into space
Unified Silicon Architecture Touted With Cisco Silicon One
First-ever single, unified silicon architecture launched with Cisco Silicon One, as foundation for all routers going forward