Mobility

PC Shipments Worldwide Drop 15.3 Percent In Q2, IDC Warns

Worrying sign. Global PC shipments take a double-digit tumble in the second quarter, amid fears of worldwide economic downturn

2 years ago

STMicro, GlobalFoundries Plan New French Chip Factory

New chip factory announced for France, to be located near Italian and Swiss border, will manufacturer 18-nanometer wafers

2 years ago

Twitter Board Vows To Pursue Musk, Who Mocks Legal Threat

Twitter's board of diectors vows to pursue legal action against former suitor Elon Musk, who responds with openly mocking memes

2 years ago

Elon Musk Tells Twitter He Is ‘Terminating’ $44Bn Acquisition

No surprise? Elon Musk announces ending of his $44bn (£36bn) bid to buy Twitter, alleging multiple breaches of legal agreement

2 years ago

Elon Musk’s Acquisition Of Twitter In ‘Serious Jeopardy’ – Report

Takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk is in “serious jeopardy” according to one report, despite Twitter suspending one million fake…

2 years ago

Facebook Demands Old FTC Documents In Antitrust Battle

Fresh development in Meta's battle against US regulator, seeking to force Facebook to divest itself of WhatsApp and Instragram

2 years ago

Apple Introduces Lockdown Mode To Thwart Spyware Menace

New Lockdown Mode feature for iPhones, iPads and Macs has been introduced, as Apple seeks to combat menace from state-sponsored…

2 years ago

Amazon Faces UK Investigation For Suspected Anti-competitive Practices

Another probe. Busy week for the UK's CMA after it confirms investigation of Amazon over “suspected anti-competitive practices”

2 years ago

UK Regulator Begin Probe Of Microsoft’s Activision Buyout

The CMA confirms start of investigation into Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of leading gaming holding company Activision Blizzard

2 years ago

Intel ‘Playing Politics’ Over Delayed Ohio Chip Factory, Alleges Governor

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine alleges Intel's Ohio factory delay is a negotiating tactic, despite Pat Gelsinger hinting investment could shift…

2 years ago

Steve Jobs Posthumously Awarded US Medal Of Freedom

President Joe Biden has named Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Job, as a posthumous recipient of the US Medal…

2 years ago

Twitter Seeks Judicial Review Of Indian Takedown Order

Clash continues, Twitter court challenge against Indian government order to remove certain content it deems to be against the law

2 years ago

Indian Economic Police Raid Offices Of Smartphone Maker Vivo

Indian economic crime agency Enforcement Directorate raids dozens of locations across India belonging to China's Vivo amidst border tensions

2 years ago

Foxconn Expects Stronger Sales In Spite Of Economic Gloom

iPhone manufacturer Foxconn revises full-year expectations upward amidst strong consumer and data centre demand, bucking turbulent conditions

2 years ago

Google To Delete Location History Of Users Who Visit Abortion Clinics

Google to automatically delete location history of users who go near sensitive locations such as abortion clinics following Roe v…

2 years ago

US Approves SpaceX Starlink For Planes, Trains And … Ships

US FCC regulator gives its official approval for SpaceX to use its Starlink satellite internet network with moving vehicles

2 years ago

Meta Slashes Hiring As It Braces For Downturn – Report

CEO Mark Zuckerberg tells staff to brace for a deep economic downturn, as Meta cuts its hiring plans by at…

2 years ago

Silicon In Focus Podcast: Connected Business

Is the definition of a ‘connected business’ very different today than it was just two years ago? And how can…

2 years ago

BT Disappointed As CWU Votes To Strike, Despite 5 To 8 Percent Pay Rise

First strike in 35 years after BT staff with the e Communications Workers Union vote for industrial action over a…

2 years ago

Google Faces Fresh Privacy Complaints From EU Consumer Groups

Privacy quest. Google is a repeat offender, says BEUC, as ten European consumer groups file complaints with their data protection…

2 years ago

Google To Shut Down Hangouts Later This Year

Another app closure. Google Hangouts will be shut down in November this year, as conversations are moved onto Google Chat

2 years ago

Samsung Starts 3-nanometre Chip Production

How small? Samsung says it is the first in the world to produce 3-nanometre chips, as it takes the fight…

2 years ago

Most Brits Concerned About Their Search History Data, ExpressVPN Finds

Ooh matron! Half of Brits would change online behaviour if their search history was made public, ExpressVPN research finds

2 years ago

US FCC Commissioner Urges Apple, Google To Remove TikTok

Fresh worry for TikTok, after FCC Commissioner writes to Apple and Google about removing the app from their respective App…

2 years ago

Airbnb Permanently Bans Parties, With Few Exceptions

Victory for irate neighbours? Airbnb confirms its temporary Covid ban on parties in its listings will now be permanent rule

2 years ago

Uber Agrees To Support Minimum Wage In Australia

Uber reaches deal with federal transport union to support legislation over minimum pay for 'gig economy' workers, following deals in…

2 years ago

Connected Commerce: Next Generation Omnichannel

The omnichannel has been a key driver for all businesses as they connect and integrate each of their customer-facing systems.…

2 years ago

Nasdaq Listing Most Likely For ARM, Says Softbank Boss

Bad news for London's FTSE? Japanese owner of British chip designer ARM reiterates that Nasdaq is the likely listing location

2 years ago

Australia Fines Samsung Over Water-Resistance Claims

Samsung rapped over the knuckles by Australian regulator because of 'misleading' Galaxy smartphone water-resistance claims in nine adverts

2 years ago

Swedish Appeals Court Upholds Huawei 5G Ban

Fresh setback for Huawei after Swedish Appeal Court upholds lower court ruling that banned equipment from the Chinese giant

2 years ago