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European Chip Makers Call For State Support
An industry study identifies AI and European semiconductor self-reliance as key priorities in uncertain times
Hackers ‘Using International Characters To Create Scam Sites’
Researchers find an upsurge in scam sites with lookalike international characters in the domain name
Details Emerge Of Qualcomm’s ARM-Based Desktop Chip
The 'Snapdragon 1000' aims to take on Intel in laptops and desktops with smaller chips that use less power
US Supreme Court Rules On Mobile Phone Location Data
Court case involving armed robber sees setback for American law enforcement in using historical location data
Apple Denies Researcher’s Claim Of Passcode Hack
Sorry FBI, no easy way into iPhones after brute force hack of passcode is dismissed by Apple
Google’s Android Messages Comes To The Desktop
A new web-based messaging system lets users keep up with SMS conversations through any browser
Google To Patch Smart Speaker, Chromecast Location Leak Bug
The loophole could allow attack websites to determine a user's precise location
More Troubles Ahead For ZTE After Senate Votes To Reinstate Embargo
Shares in ZTE and its US suppliers plummeted following the US Senate's vote to annul President Trump's trade deal
Motorola Patent Hints At Foldable Phone Solution
No more creases! Patent deals with tricky problem with foldable phones, notably creases in the screen
Apple Fined For ‘Bricking’ Third Party Repaired iPhones
Error 53 comes back to bite Apple as Australian court fines it £5 million for disabling iPhones repaired by third parties
US Supreme Court To Hear Apple Appeal In App Store Monopoly Case
The lawsuit over excessive App Store developer fees could have a broad impact on e-commerce platforms such as those of Amazon and eBay
Huawei Says Australian Security Fears ‘Ill-Informed’
Australia is expected to ban Huawei from participating in the construction of its 5G mobile network
Apple Disables iPhone Encryption Workaround Used By Cops
Apple said the move was not specifically aimed at frustrating law enforcement's efforts to convict criminals
Xiaomi Reports $1bn Quarterly Loss Ahead Of Blockbuster IPO
The smartphone maker's listing is expected to be the biggest since Alibaba's US market debut in 2014
Swiss ‘Crypto Valley’ Tests Blockchain-Based Voting
The city of Zug is to hold a small-scale test referendum using its blockchain-based electronic ID system
Verizon To Retire Yahoo Messenger
Out with the old...twenty years after it was first launched, Yahoo Messenger is to be retired in mid July
China’s TCL Launches Security-Oriented BlackBerry Key2
The high-end device features dual rear cameras, a dedicated shortcut key and unique security and privacy features
US Deal Allows China’s ZTE To Resume Business
The agreement will see ZTE pay out $1.4bn and retain a monitoring team for 10 years - but critics say it's not enough
Apple Unveils iOS Features To Combat Gadget Addiction
WWDC 2018: iOS 12 also includes Group FaceTime, improved Face ID and a feature that blocks cops' phone unlocking tools
Police Figures Cite Cybercrime, Digital Data As Top Concern
An exponential surge in data and a decentralised structure are making cyber-policing increasingly difficult
Apple OS To Block Facebook Web Tracking Tools
Blow for Zuckerberg as Apple says it will block Faceboook's web tracking tools in new Mac OS and iOS
Japan Drives Ahead With Self-Driving Car System For Tokyo
The system could be in place in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, with commercialisation planned for 2022
Facebook Denies Claims Mobile Data Sharing Broke Privacy Pledges
Facebook shared users' data with more than 60 mobile device makers without gaining their consent, New York Times claims
Microsoft Buys Code-Sharing Site GitHub For $7.5bn
The move means changes for developers - but also big Microsoft competitors such as Google, Facebook and Amazon
Samsung Can Ignore Updates For Old Phones
Legal victory in Netherlands means tech giant is not obliged to update older generation smartphones
Google Nest Launches Ring Rival Doorbell In UK
Watch out Amazon's Ring.com as Google's Nest division launches facial recognition video doorbell in UK
Russia Asks Apple To Remove Telegram From App Store
But Telegram CEO and founder claims that Apple has already prevented its messaging app from updating globally
Intel Faces Age Discrimination Allegations Over Layoffs – Report
Chip giant become latest tech firm to be investigated over alleged age bias by axing mostly older staff
HP Revenues Beat Expectations Thanks To Robust PC Demand
Strong performance for HP's personal system division bolsters quarterly results, as new CFO is also revealed