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ARM Sold To Nvidia As Critics Blast Deal
Labour urges government to step in to ensure ARM retains its British headquarters as SoftBank agrees sale to Silicon Valley-based Nvidia
Apple Modifies App Store Rules Amidst In-App Payments Row
Apple changes App Store guidelines to respond to criticism over in-app payment restrictions, but Epic Games is still left out in the cold
Tesla To Expand Charging Infrastructure In Europe
Tesla plans to build more Supercharger fast-charging points in Europe as it targets city centre dwellers who may not have access to home vehicle charging
England, Wales Contact Tracing App To Launch On 24 September
The Government has confirmed it will release its delayed contact tracing app for England and Wales on Thursday 24 September
President Trump Warns No Extension To TikTok Sale Deadline
Sell up or shutdown. ByteDance's 15 September deadline to sell TikTok operation will not be extended, President Trump warns
Huawei Readies Harmony OS For 2021 Android Replacement
Second version of Android replacement operating system, Harmony OS, announced by Huawei - with 2021 hinted at general release date by CEO
Coronavirus: Scotland Launches Covid-19 Contact Tracing App
Scottish government makes its Coronavirus contact tracing app (Protect Scotland) live as it tries to slow Covid-19 infections
Apple To Withdraw User ID Logins For Fortnite Gamers
Urgent warning from Epic Games that Apple will withdraw the Apple ID sign-in for Fortnite etc, due to ongoing legal dispute
PUBG Cuts Tencent Ties After Indian Ban
Effort to persuade Indian authorities not to ban PUBG Mobile, sees South Korean developer cut ties to Chinese publisher Tencent
Android 11 Tightens Privacy Controls, Touts Conversation Management
Conversation management, upgraded media controls, smart device access, privacy permissions, and faster updates are some of the features of Android 11
Apple Counter-sues Fortnite’s Epic Games
The Empire strikes back. Apple seeks damages from Epic Games for stealing commission charges, as it launches counter lawsuit
Apple Teases Event On 15 September
Arrival of the delayed iPhone 12 portfolio? Smartphone maker Apple schedules Tuesday 15 September for unspecified media event
Epic Games Asks Court To Restore Fornite To App Store
Epic Games hammers on Apple App Store door...'let us back in', as court filing reveals Fortnite use on iOS platforms has declined by more than 60 percent
Verizon Opts For Samsung 5G Equipment
Bad news for Nokia and Ericsson, as one of the largest mobile operators in the United States opts for 5G equipment from Samsung
Tablet Sales Skyrocket As Lockdown Drives Demand
European consumers flock to tablets amidst sudden need for education and leisure devices, leading to segment's first growth spurt in six years
US Estimates £1.4bn Bill To Remove Huawei, ZTE Gear
US telecoms regulator the FCC estimates rural US carriers will face a bill of at least £1.4bn to remove Chinese equipment as trade war intensifies
Apple Delays Advertising Privacy Changes
After pushback from Facebook and advertising associations, Apple delays implementation of new privacy controls on advertisers tracking ability
NSA Surveillance Program Exposed By Edward Snowden, Ruled Unlawful
Spying setback. US Court of Appeals rules the NSA surveillance and mass data collection program exposed by Edward Snowden, was unlawful
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 To Cost $1,999
Not getting any cheaper. Second generation of Samsung's folding phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 2, will still cost an eye watering sum of money
Intel Unveils 11th Gen Core CPU, And Redesigns Logo
Chip giant conducts only its third brand refresh in the past 51 years, as it unveils its 11th generation Core PC processor
India Bans 118 Mostly Chinese Apps, Including PUBG
India has increased its Chinese mobile app clampdown, with 118 mobile apps including Tencent's popular game PUBG Mobile, now banned
Apple, Google Offer Covid-19 Contact Tracing
No need for official government app! Apple and Google to roll-out built-in Covid-19 exposure notifications to smartphones
Apple Orders 75 Million 5G iPhones From Suppliers – Report
Big demand expected for next generation iPhone handsets, as Apple reportedly asks suppliers to build 75 million 5G iPhones
Pacific Undersea Cable Drops Hong Kong, Amid National Security Concerns
Google and Facebook's Pacific Light Cable Network (PLCN) cable will not be activated in Hong Kong, after security law and national security concerns
Your Post Tap Business: The Future Is Voice
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Walmart Joins Microsoft In Bid For TikTok
American owner of ASDA supermarket joins forces with Microsoft in bidding to acquire the US and overseas operations of TikTok
Amazon Enters Wearables With Halo Band
Health market entry for e-commerce giant after it unveils the Amazon Halo Band, which can track a user's sleep and heart rate
French Operator Bouygues Confirms Huawei Antenna Removal
After France recently restricted Hauwei from 5G networks in the years ahead, Bouygues confirms removal of 3,000 antennas by 2028
Microsoft Word Can Now Transcribe Audio
No more heavy keyboard pounding? Killer feature added, as Microsoft Word gains ability to transcribe audio conversations into document