Country does not rule out deploying Chinese-made equipment in its 5G networks amidst heavy US lobbying of UK and other allies
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Microsoft Pledges To Be Carbon Negative By 2030
No more carbon footprint. Ever. Redmond pledges to remove all the carbon it has created since it was founded back in the 1970s
Facebook Sued In US For Alleged Anti-Competitive Conduct
Plaintiffs seek damages and aim to force Facebook to sell WhatsApp and Instagram, and seek to end Mark Zuckerberg's control of firm
Alphabet Hits $1 Trillion Market Valuation
Exclusive trillion dollar club. Google's parent Alphabet becomes the fourth US tech giant to reach a market value of $1 trillion
President Trump Slams Apple Over Pensacola Shooter Case
President of the US wades into privacy and encryption case of Apple and the unlocking of iPhones belonging to dead terrorist
US Evidence Of Huawei Contained ‘No Smoking Gun’ – Report
Dossier of evidence about Huawei from America's delegation to the United Kingdom this week, reportedly contains no smoking gun information
Apple Hits Back Over ‘Refusal’ To Unlock Pensacola Shooter’s iPhones
Here we go again. US Attorney General says Apple failed to help unlock terrorist iPhones, but Apple says it has provided all the assistance it can
Nokia Cuts Jobs As It Ramps Up 5G Investment
Finnish equipment maker Nokia pledges to increase its investment in developing 5G technology, but at the same time confirms 180 job cuts
Prime Minister Asks For Alternatives To Huawei For 5G
As US officials state UK allowing access would be “nothing short of madness”, as PM asks for alternatives to using its equipment
US ‘Set To Ground Civilian Drone Programme’ Over Spying Risk
Department of the Interior may permanently ground fleet of nearly 1,000 civilian drones over China espionage fears
CES 2020: Mixed-Reality Glasses Win Praise At Tech Show
Nreal's upcoming augmented-reality headset projects high-quality virtual images in a package that looks like an ordinary pair of sunglasses
US Mounts Final Campaign To Bar Huawei From UK 5G Networks
US delegation set to arrive in UK on Monday, as MI5 chief dismisses risk that allowing Huawei would threaten intelligence sharing
Apple Customers Spent $386m In Single Day On App Store
That's a lot of money. Apple reveals recording spending at its App store over Christmas period, as part of its 'landmark' year for content and services
TikTok Fixes ‘Serious’ Security Flaws
Video-sharing firm TikTok says it has fixed serious vulnerabilities identified by security specialist Check Point, that were present for most of 2019
US Urges UK To Reject Huawei For 5G
Final pitch to the UK, as America threatens to cut intelligence-sharing with allies if Huawei is used for 5G networks
Ofcom Proposes Changes To Ensure Full Fibre Deployment
Major changes proposed to boost investment for full fibre deployment for both residential and commercial properties in the United Kingdom
Sonos Slaps Google With Patent Lawsuit Over Smart Speakers
Speaker maker Sonos alleges Google stole its technology, and it now seeks a sales ban on all Google speakers, phones and laptops
CES 2020: Lenovo Shows Off First 5G PC, Plus ThinkPad X1 Fold
Chinese vendor claims two world firsts, with first ever 5G PC (Lenovo Yoga 5G) and first ever foldable PC (ThinkPad X1 Fold)
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?
SpaceX Adds To Growing Satellite Broadband Constellation
Another 60 Starlink broadband satellites launched by SpaceX, as part of its planned 12,000 strong constellation
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
Dell To Permit Apple Users To Control iPhone From Laptop
Dell's Mobile Connect will soon mirror a user's iPhone screen on their Dell laptop, Texas-based computer maker has confirmed
Will Apple Ditch Screen ‘Notch’ On 2020 iPhone?
Touch ID fingerprint system will make a return in 2021 on top end iPhones, expert claims amid debate Apple will remove screen notch in 2020
Apple Alters Corellium Lawsuit Over iPhone Jailbreaking
End of jailbreaking? Apple amends lawsuit to allege copyright infringement in an effort to quash jailbreaking
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
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