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New York Sues Amazon Over Pandemic Protection For Workers
New York’s attorney general files lawsuit against e-commerce giant, alleging it failed to protect workers during pandemic
Google Signs News Corp To ‘News Showcase’ Scheme
International media group that includes newspapers such as the Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Sun, sign three year deal with Google
Ericsson Claims Samsung Infringed 4G, 5G Patents
Round two. Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson claims Samsung has infringed some of its 4G and 5G patents – US ITC says it will investigate
IBM Pledges ‘Net Zero’ Greenhouse Emissions By 2030
Big Blue going green. IBM announces 2030 target, and becomes one of 20 new companies to join the 'Climate Pledge' on greenhouse gas emissions
SpaceX Raises Another $850 Million Funding – Report
Up, up and away. Elon Musk's space firm raises an extra $850 million, but could have had raised billions of dollars if needed
Epic Games Files Apple Antitrust Complaint With EU
Epic Games presses nuclear option and files an antitrust complaint against Apple with the European Commission
Pfizer Attack Carried Out By North Korean Hackers
North Korean hackers have attempted to steal valuable Covid-19 vaccine information from Pfizer, warns South Korean intelligence
Bitcoin Breaches $50,000 Barrier For First Time
Bitcoin, the world's biggest digital currency, continues to grow in value, after rising to a new record high over $50,000
Mercedes Recalls Millions Of Cars Over Software Bug
Recall for more than a million Mercedes cars, concerning a call location glitch that is supposed to alert the emergency services
Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm Object To Nvidia Acquisition Of ARM
Growing opposition by big name players in the tech industry to Nvidia's proposed acquisition of ARM, which is also facing multiple investigations
Volkswagen Blames Chip Makers For Silicon Shortage
German car maker VW blames poor planning by chip makers as the principle reason for most car brands having to reduce factory production
Parler App Back Online Using ‘Independent’ Tech
Controversial social platform Parler, popular with the far right is now back online, but difficulties remain for its users
Google Has Not Updated Its iOS Apps For Two Months
No update for Google's iOS apps including Chrome, Photos, YouTube etc, after Apple insists on privacy 'nutrient label' requirement
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UK Holders Of .EU Domains Get Three-Month Reprieve
Holders of .eu domains based in the UK now have an extra three months to reinstate their domain before it is permanently withdrawn, Eurid says
US Administration Promises Action On Car Chip Shortage
Biden administration to launch supply chain review for critical components such as semiconductors, as carmakers forced to halt production
Canada Approves Breakthrough Bitcoin Exchange Fund
Canadian financial regulator clears way for world's first Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, improving investor access to the volatile virtual asset
Miami Votes To Explore Offering Bitcoin Transactions
Miami votes to study offering Bitcoin option for city government transactions amidst moves designed to attract tech companies to the area
Facebook ‘Working On Smartwatch’ With Messaging, Health Features
Facebook smartwatch would reportedly allow messaging via Messenger and WhatsApp and include health features, but could spur data fears
Google To Pay £55m To French Publishers Under Copyright Deal
New copyright law spurs three-year Google deal with French national and local news publishers over online content reuse, but some call arrangement unfair
Dating App Bumble Sees Shares Soar On Debut
Dating app company Bumble sees market cap rise to more than $8bn after Nasdaq listing, as investors rush to scoop initial offerings and tech shares
Ofcom Hits O2 With £10.5 Million Fine For Overcharging
Put on the naughty step. Mobile operator O2 fined £10.5m by UK regulator for overcharging 140,000 customers between 2011 and 2019
Huawei Seeks UK Court Order For HSBC Documents To Clear CFO
Chinese networking giant Huawei launches court action against HSBC in an effort to clear name of its chief financial officer
Australia To Introduce Publisher Payment Bill Next Week
Facebook called it 'bad legislation' and Google says it is 'unworkable', and threatened to pull out, as Australia gears up to vote on new bill
Microsoft’s Surface Duo Set For European Launch Next Week
Coming next week to this side of the pond, Microsoft's Surface Duo will still cost an eye watering £1,349 for the dual screen device
Biden To Consider Targeted Restrictions For China Over Tech
Biden administration to consider targeted restrictions of sensitive technology exports to China, and will not lift restrictions
Microsoft Cloud To Help Volkswagen Self-Driving Push
German car maker Volkswagen expands Microsoft partnership to use Azure cloud services to help it develop self-driving cars
Twitter Mulls Digital Payment Option For Users
Monetising option. Jack Dorsey reveals Twitter exploring ways to allow users to receive tips or digital payments from followers
More Privacy Safeguards Needed – EU Watchdog
Privacy watchdog EDPS backs European Commission's DMA and DSA draft rules on tech firms, but suggests more safeguards are needed