Iran checks cyber security at key energy sites, eyes U.S. threat

Iran has launched an inspection of security at its key Gulf oil and gas facilities, including preparedness for cyber attacks, the Oil Ministry news agency SHANA said, following media reports of Washington weighing possible cyber attacks on Tehran.

Apple supplier Japan Display loses out on Chinese funds, bailout at risk

Apple Inc supplier Japan Display Inc said on Thursday that Chinese investment firm Harvest Group would withdraw from a bailout of the cash-strapped smartphone screen maker, increasing the chance of the 80 billion yen ($743 million) deal collapsing.

Toyota to develop hydrogen fuel cars with Chinese partners FAW, GAC

Toyota Motor plans to launch hydrogen fuel-cell car models with its China partners Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) and FAW Group [SASACJ.UL], as the Japanese automaker tries to boost its presence in the world's biggest auto market.

Apple supplier Japan Display loses out on Chinese funds, survival at risk

Apple Inc supplier Japan Display Inc said on Thursday that Chinese investment firm Harvest Group would withdraw from a bailout of the cash-strapped smartphone screen maker, increasing the chance of the 80 billion yen ($743 million) deal collapsing.

Silicon Valley goes to the Vatican to talk tech ethics

The Vatican brought together Silicon Valley heavyweights, Nobel laureates and cyber experts on Friday to discuss the ethical use of digital technology, in a meeting officials said could provide material for a possible papal document on artificial intelligence.

Italy's Open Fiber boss Bassanini rules out being TIM chairman

Franco Bassanini, the head of Italian broadband operator Open Fiber denied on Thursday that he would become Telecom Italia's (TIM) new chairman.

Samsung to offer financing to help to boost India smartphone sales

Samsung Electronics is to provide finance to potential smartphone buyers, a company executive said on Thursday, in a bid to boost smartphone sales in India where it faces fierce competition from rivals such as China's Xiaomi.

Norway will not ban Huawei from 5G mobile network: minister

Norway does not plan to block China's Huawei Technologies[HWT.UL] from building the country's 5G telecoms network, cabinet minister Nikolai Astrup told Reuters.

Huawei already producing 5G base stations without U.S. parts: CEO

Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's [HWT.UL] founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said on Thursday the company is already producing 5G base stations that are free of U.S. components and plans to more than double production next year.

Norway won't ban Huawei from 5G mobile network: minister

Norway does not plan to block China's Huawei Technologies[HWT.UL] from building the country's 5G telecommunications network, the government's minister of digitalization told Reuters.

Exclusive: Texas signs ex-Microsoft lawyer, others to aid in Google antitrust probe

The Texas attorney general's office has hired three consultants for a multi-state probe it is leading into Alphabet Inc's Google, including an economist who worked with some of the firm's major rivals and a lawyer who is a Microsoft veteran.

Baidu to sell nearly third of Ctrip stake for $1 billion

Chinese internet search giant Baidu Inc will sell nearly a third of its stake in online travel firm Ctrip.com International Ltd, aiming to raise about $1 billion as it looks to invest in new revenue streams.

Ericsson expects to take $1.2 billion hit to settle U.S. probes

Mobile telecoms gear maker Ericsson will take a 12 billion crown ($1.2 billion) hit to third-quarter results from long-running U.S. investigations into past corruption allegations, it said on Thursday.

Huawei CEO says willing to license 5G technology to a U.S. firm

Huawei Technologies Co Ltd founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said on Thursday the company is willing to license its 5G mobile technology to a U.S. firm, as it seeks to alleviate security concerns over its products.

Apple supplier Japan Display loses out on Chinese funds: Nikkei

Chinese investment firm Harvest Group will not provide any financial aid to Apple Inc supplier Japan Display Inc, the Nikkei said on Thursday, possibly disrupting restructuring plans for the cash-strapped LCD maker.

Chinese fund Harvest declines financial support for Apple supplier Japan Display: Nikkei

Japan Display Inc has been informed by Chinese investment firm Harvest Group that it will not provide financial support to the cash-strapped Apple Inc supplier, the Nikkei said on Thursday.

Amazon helps deliver crocodile-spotting drones in Australia

An Australian maker of drones used to spot sharks near surf beaches has partnered with online retailer Amazon.com Inc and other firms to create a drone service that could protect tourists from crocodiles in holiday destinations.

Sunrise plan to buy Liberty Global's UPC gets anti-trust green light

The Swiss anti-trust authority has approved Sunrise Communications' 6.3 billion Swiss franc ($6.36 billion) takeover of Liberty Global's UPC business, setting up a showdown between the telecoms company and foes of the deal.

Facebook tightens political ad rules in Singapore as election looms

Social media giant Facebook Inc said on Thursday it had implemented new rules for political advertisements in Singapore ahead of an election in the city-state expected within months.

Viral visuals driving social media manipulation on YouTube, Instagram: researchers

The success of viral memes, videos and pictures in spreading online disinformation is fueling organized social media manipulation on Instagram and YouTube, researchers at Oxford University said on Thursday.