Exclusive: High-security locks for government and banks hacked by researcher

Hackers could crack open high-security electronic locks by monitoring their power, allowing thieves to steal cash in automated teller machines, narcotics in pharmacies and government secrets, according to research to be presented Friday at the annual Def Con hacking conference in Las Vegas.

Nokia says Brazil 5G auction may be world's biggest yet

Finnish telecoms equipment maker Nokia Oyj expects Brazil to host the world's biggest-ever single auction for fifth-generation (5G) spectrum next year, a senior executive told Reuters.

Exclusive: Smartphone protective case maker Zagg fields buyout interest - sources

Zagg Inc, a U.S. manufacturer of protective cases for smartphones and tablets, is weighing options that include a potential sale after attracting acquisition interest from buyout firms, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Bitcoin as a safe haven? More a speculative bet, market players say

Bitcoin's recent gains as stocks plummeted on U.S.-China trade tensions reflect not so much its safe-haven credentials but its potential for quick gains, cryptocurrency and foreign exchange traders said on Tuesday.

Snap to raise $1 billion to invest in AR, possible acquisitions

Snap Inc on Tuesday said it will raise $1 billion in short-term debt and plans to invest in more media content, augmented reality features and may also buy other companies.

Apple subsidiary FileMaker rebrands as Claris International

A longstanding Apple Inc software subsidiary on Tuesday said it is changing its name and has made an acquisition.

Sprint to launch Chinese-made OnePlus 5G smartphone in U.S.

Sprint Corp said on Tuesday it would launch a 5G smartphone made by OnePlus, becoming the second U.S. wireless carrier after T-Mobile to offer a cellphone made by the Chinese company.

Swedish fintech Klarna valued at $5.5 billion in funding round

Online payments firm Klarna, which has won a growing following with its 'buy now, pay later' service for shoppers, said on Tuesday it had raised $460 million in a funding round that makes it Europe's most valuable fintech startup.

Amazon Music cuts monthly price to 99 cents for students with Prime subscription

Amazon.com Inc on Tuesday lowered the price of its paid music service to 99 cents per month from $4.99 for students with a Prime subscription.

Exclusive: China warns India of 'reverse sanctions' if Huawei is blocked - sources

China has told India not to block its Huawei Technologies from doing business in the country, warning there could be consequences for Indian firms operating in China, sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Trump, without evidence, accuses Google of 'very illegal' action ahead of election

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday stepped up his accusations against Google, claiming without offering evidence that the technology company worked to subvert his 2016 presidential campaign and warning he was watching it "very closely" ahead of the 2020 election.

Trump, without evidence, accuses Google of 'very illegal' action amid election

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday stepped up his accusations against Google, claiming without offering evidence that the technology company worked to subvert his 2016 presidential campaign and warning he was watching it "very closely."

Exclusive: China's Huawei seeks compensation from Flex over withheld goods

Huawei Technologies said it was seeking compensation from its contract manufacturer Flex Ltd for illegally withholding some 400 million yuan ($57 million) worth of its goods in the wake of a U.S. trade ban on the Chinese firm.

Apple, Goldman Sachs start issuing Apple Cards to consumers

Apple Inc rolled out its virtual credit card on Tuesday, working with bank Goldman Sachs Group Inc on the new iPhone add-on that may help Apple diversify from device sales and build out the Wall Street bank's new consumer business.

Japanese flying car hovers for a minute during test flight

Japanese electronics manufacturer NEC Corporation unveiled a prototype flying car that stayed in the air for almost a minute during a test in Japan this week.

Indonesia woos Instagram generation for hip new bond raisings

Indonesia's push to cut its reliance on foreign funds to fill the yawning current account gap has prompted it to chase a new and growing source of funding -- digitally savvy millennials.

Cybereason raises $200 million from SoftBank to expand global footprint

Antivirus startup Cybereason said on Tuesday it raised $200 million in investment from Japan's SoftBank Group Corp , doubling the total investments raised by the company so far to about $400 million.

Cyber defense firm Cybereason raises $200 million from Japan's Softbank

U.S.-Israeli cyber security provider Cybereason said on Tuesday it raised $200 million from Japan's Softbank and its affiliates, bringing the company closer to an initial public offering.

Jeff Bezos sells Amazon stock worth $2.8 billion last week

Amazon.com Inc Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos offloaded $990 million worth of shares in the company last Thursday and Friday, taking the total value of shares sold last week to $2.8 billion.

After shootings, tech companies pressured to pull plug on 8chan

Critics pressed Twitter and other tech companies to shun online message board 8chan on Monday, after it was used by a mass shooter to announce an attack for the third time this year.