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South Korea Launches Commerical 5G Network
Speed for need. Asian nation launches commercial 5G network, with monthly costs of £37 (and upwards) per month
Study Finds ‘Systemic’ Mobile Financial App Insecurity
Tools including retail banking apps fail to take appropriate precautions to stop their software and systems from being hacked, researchers discover
Okta Launches Hybrid Cloud Identity Management
At its Oktane19 conference, the cloud identity management firm also launches a new service for securing access to critical enterprise servers
Google Pulls Plug On Failed Google+ Social Network After Data Breach
Other products retired this spring include Inbox by Gmail, the Goo.gl URL shortener and older Pixel smartphones
Apple Pulls Plug On Wireless Charging Plans Over Technical Issues
Engineers speculate Apple may have found it difficult to make AirPower meet stringent regulations on heat and electromagnetic interference
Google’s DeepMind Prepares Clinical Device For Eye-Scan Diagnoses
London-based AI unit demonstrates real-time diagnosis of eye health using cloud-based prototype, as it plans clinical trials
Huawei Slams US ‘Loser Attitude’ Amid Strong Results
Chairman of Chinese firm has harsh words for US administration and its campaign against it
Huawei Setback After British Reprimand Over Flaws
Unusually direct criticism of Chinese giant, with no confidence expressed in its ability to deal with “underlying defects”
Apple Takes On Media Giants, Banks In Services Push
The Apple TV+ streaming service focuses on original content, while Apple also launches paid gaming and news services – and a credit card
Study Of Pre-Installed Android Software Finds Privacy ‘Wild West’
Pre-installed apps collect a wide range of information and send it to remote servers with little oversight or control, finds independent research
EU To Propose Europe-Wide Plan On Huawei And 5G Security Risks
Recommendations would see member states work together on pan-EU 5G rules – while disregarding US' call for an outright ban on Chinese suppliers
Three Warns Huawei Ban Would Delay 5G Deployment
Three echoes Vodafone's concerns that Huawei ban would damage and delay deployment of 5G networks
BT Calls For Open Access To Street Furniture For Better Coverage
Want better coverage for 4G and 5G? BT says councils need to stop restricting access to lamp posts
Firefox 66 Seeks To Reduce Web’s Most Annoying Features
Hate video or audio clips automatically playing content in a web page? Firefox 66 aims to sooth online annoyances
New Mirai Variant Targets Enterprise Networks
Researchers warn businesses to be vigilant as notorious IoT botnet looks to take over enterprise devices
Germany Launches 5G Auction Amidst Huawei Row
Multi-billion-euro auction goes ahead in spite of a legal challenge by operators over service requirements and US pressure to ban Chinese equipment vendors from next-generation networks
Start-Up OneWeb Seals Funding For Massive Broadband Satellite Launch
OneWeb has now raised some £2.6bn toward its plans for a global satellite-based broadband network, with a major launch campaign set for later this year
Apple Fires Back At Spotify Antitrust Complaint
Spotify accused of trying to side-step App store rules, as Apple lambasts the service for its complaint
Huawei Enters Not Guilty Plea Against US Charges
Chinese firm responds in New York courtroom to US indictments of Iranian sanction busting and bank fraud
Spotify Hits Apple With Antitrust Complaint
The day the music died? Spotify says Apple is not playing fair with its App Store fees and its own music streaming service
Foxconn Boss ‘Furious’ At Microsoft Patent Lawsuit
Microsoft launches break of contract lawsuit at manufacturing giant for “unpaid royalties” and missing paperwork
Researchers Hack Third-Party Car Alarms To Take Control Of Vehicles
Simple trick could have allowed attackers to take over an account, enabling vehicles to be stolen or even hijacked while driving
Vodafone Says Banning Huawei Would Cost UK Its 5G Lead
A complete ban on Huawei from UK 5G networks would mean ripping out existing 4G gear at a cost of 'hundreds of millions', operator warns
Huawei Files Lawsuit Against US Government Over Security Ban
The move is Huawei's most aggressive yet in efforts to fight back against US allegations it poses a national security threat to the West
Zuckerberg Announces ‘Privacy-Focused’ Future For Facebook
Facebook chief says the company is building a 'privacy-focused platform', as it prepares to integrate WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Instagram
Telecom Sector Needs Agreed Cybersecurity Standards – Huawei
Chinese networking giant calls for cybersecurity standards agreement as it opens Brussels facility
Dell Impresses After Return To Public Scrutiny
Revenue rises 9 percent, as the PC and services giant returns to public market after six year absence
US Warns Of Pull Out Where Huawei Kit Is Used
Secretary of State warns US will not be able to operate in environments where Huawei equipment is used
MWC 2019: Magic Leap Takes AR Headset To South Korea In SK Telecom Deal
The deal gives start-up Magic Leap access to the South Korean market, which is expected to play a pioneering role in 5G