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Huawei Launches Flagship Mate 40 Line Amidst Sanctions
Huawei launches Mate 40 devices with advanced 5-nanometre Kirin 9000 processor, even as new sanctions threaten to cut off its chip supply
Zoom Introduces Paid Events, In-Meeting Apps
Zoom aims to capitalise on its massively increased user base with platform for paid events and third-party apps offering in-meeting tools and features
European Telecoms Trade Group Warns Against Banning Chinese Vendors
Banning Chinese telecoms equipment vendors for political reasons will increase costs and delay network upgrades, argues pro-competition group
Google Makes More Concessions On Fitbit Deal
Additional concessions by Google over £1.6bn Fitbit acquisition likely to win over EU competition regulators, as proposed deal nears one-year anniversary
Nokia Creates Automated Covid-19 Thermal Detection System
In-house analytics solution now offered worldwide, will allow firms to scan employee temperature and whether a mask is being worn
Blue Origin Tests Rocket Slated For Moon Return
NASA pleased. Blue Origin's New Shepard booster rocket tested and successfully lands vertically, after returning from outer space
US Army Develops AR Goggles For Dogs
US Army AR specs simulate laser pointer allowing human handler to direct military dogs from a distance, while seeing what the dog sees
Microsoft Gives Staff Permanent Remote Work Option
Microsoft staff get option to work remotely on permanent basis, with increased flexibility on hours and geographical location also part of the new norm
Waymo Goes Public With Self-Driving Ride Service
Google-affiliated Waymo to go public with fully driverless rides within 'weeks' after shutting down earlier this year due to pandemic
Tech Veteran IBM To Split Into Two Companies
No more Big Blue? Founder of the IT industry reveals it will split into two separate entities after 109 years in operation
Apple Sues Recycling Firm For Selling Dismantled Devices
Apple takes former business partner to court in Canada for allegedly selling devices that should have been recycled or scrapped
Tesla Autopilot Scored Lower Than Systems From Mercedes, BMW
Beaten by rivals? European safety assessment scores Tesla Autopilot system lower than similar systems from Mercedes, BMW, and Audi
Amazon One Scanner To Use Veins In Palm For Payments
Amazon One device will scan the veins in a human hand to authorise supermarket checkout payments for example, or entry to buildings
Google Concessions Likely To Win EU Approval For Fitbit Deal –...
Alphabet division Google likely to win EU antitrust approval over its contrversial acquisition of wearable fitness provider Fitbit
Amazon’s Flying Home Security Camera Sparks Privacy Debate
Always Home Cam drone from Amazon subsidiary Ring is designed to fly around homes to offer 'peace of mind', but critics say it invades privacy
Google Maps To Track Local Coronavirus Hotspots
Useful Covid-19 tracking data in your area. Google Maps will from this week being to show how prevalent coronavirus is in geographic areas
Tesla Sues US Government Over Chinese Tariffs
Electric car maker Tesla is suing Uncle Sam, in an effort to halt tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Chinese imports
Is Data the Answer To Business COVID-19 Recovery?
As businesses of all sizes build their strategies for COVID recovery, data will play a vital role. As the commercial landscape has changed, information is critical to creating new secure and robust processes and trading environments to ensure a prosperous future in a post-pandemic world. Silicon UK considers how the data business has can be used to help their recovery.
EU Regulators Extend Fitbit Antitrust Probe
Fitness data probe. European antitrust regulators have given themselves more time to investigate Google's acquisition of Fitbit
The Tech Of Health: How Wearable Technology Is the Key To Long-Term...
News that Amazon has moved into the wearable health and fitness area with its Halo Band, Silicon UK considers the technologies and services we can all access to improve our health and stay fit. Wearable health has been an option for several years. However, in the age of COVID, can technology help us all stay health?
Tesla Battery Day: Elon Musk Touts New Advances
Tesla's Elon Musk 'battery day announcements include 'tabless' batteries for improved range; goal of making a $25,000 Tesla; and cobalt less batteries
Twitter Investigates Picture Cropping Tool Over Racial Bias Concerns
Twitter confirms its algorithm used for picture-cropping is being investigated over racial bias concerns, and opens up its source code
EU Plans To Bring In Crypto-Asset Rules By 2024
Proposed EU rules to be published this month aim to bring crypto-assets into line with existing regulatory framework, but risk stifling innovation
Amazon’s Zoox Obtains California Permit For Fully Driverless Car...
Amazon subsidiary Zoox receives permit to test driverless vehicles without a backup driver in California, one of only four granted such a licence to date
Tesla Wins Case Against Former Staffer Who Stole Data
Tesla wins court case against former employee at Tesla's Giga Nevada factory, who hacked systems and supplied data to unknown third parties
Tesla Driver Charged For Sleeping As Car Drove At 90mph
Unbelievable! Driver in Canada charged with dangerous driving, after he slept in fully reclined seat as his Tesla car drove at 90mph
Uber Safety Driver Charged With Homicide Over Fatal Crash
Backup safety driver involved in autonomous driving test in Arizona that killed a pedestrian is charged with negligent homicide
Apple One Subscription Bundle, Fitness+ Service Launched
Apple continues its move into the services segment with a bundled subscription package called Apple One, plus the Fitness+ virtual fitness service
Apple Unveils Watch 6 And New iPads
Apple launches new Watch Series 6 that measures blood oxygen levels to help in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as new iPad models