Tesla to cut production hours for Model S and X

Tesla Inc said on Wednesday it is reducing production hours for its higher priced electric cars Model S and Model X to improve efficiencies, just days after it decided to increase production of its lower-priced versions of its Model 3s.

How the U.S. Govt. Shutdown Harms Security

The ongoing partial U.S. federal government shutdown is having a tangible, negative impact on cybercrime investigations, according to interviews with federal law enforcement investigators and a report issued this week by a group representing the interests of FBI agents. Even if lawmakers move forwar...

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Comcast tops profit forecasts as broadband business grows

Comcast Corp beat Wall Street profit and revenue estimates on Wednesday as its high-speed internet business grew and it lost fewer cable subscribers than expected.

France aware of Huawei risks, will act when times comes - minister

France is aware of the risks of China's Huawei Technologies access to next-generation mobile networks and will take measures when the time comes, its foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Hulu cuts price of most popular plan by 25 percent

Video streaming service Hulu said on Wednesday it will drop the price of its most popular monthly plan by $2 to $5.99, less than two weeks after bigger rival Netflix Inc hiked rates by as much 18 percent in the United States.

Huawei executive has strong case against extradition: Canadian envoy

A top executive from Huawei Technologies Co Ltd being held in Canada can make "strong arguments" against extradition to the United States, in part due to remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, Canada's ambassador to China said.

As Google races ahead, German carmakers look to go faster on autonomous driving

Germany's top carmakers including BMW and Volkswagen are looking at ways to speed up development of the next generation of self-driving cars, possibly by even working together, as tech giant Google forges ahead with plans to mass produce such vehicles.

UK watchdog lays out oversight of cryptocurrencies

Britain's markets watchdog set out which aspects of the nascent cryptocurrency industry it regulates on Wednesday, as volatile digital assets come under greater scrutiny.

Ugandan firm uses blockchain to trace coffee from farms to stores

An Ugandan company has started using blockchain, the technology behind virtual currency Bitcoin, to certify shipments of coffee to try to meet growing demand from consumers for more information about where products have come from.

Facebook's Sandberg says Zuckerberg should remain CEO, chairman

Facebook's operations chief said the world's largest social network needed to earn back public trust and was investing billions of dollars a year to improve the security of its network.

Huawei executive can make good case against extradition: Canada envoy

A top executive from Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] can make a good case against being extradited to the United States, in part due to remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, Canada's ambassador to China said in comments broadcast on Wednesday.

Kerrisdale says Qualcomm's stock could shrink by half: report

Activist investor Sahm Adrangi, who cemented his reputation with successful bets against Chinese internet companies, said that he has taken a short position against Qualcomm Inc , arguing the chip supplier's stock price could shrink by half.

Germany to fund research facility for EV battery technology

The German government will fund a research facility to offer firms in Germany know-how to develop battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs), the science minister said on Wednesday, seeking to compete with Asian producers which dominate the industry.

Madrid taxis block access to tourist fair in anti-Uber protests

Hundreds of taxi drivers protested outside one of Madrid's largest tourist fairs on Wednesday, using their cabs to block access roads and burning rubbish as part of an open-ended strike against Uber and other ride-hailing services.

Johnson & Johnson eyeing surgical robotics firm Auris Health: Bloomberg

Johnson & Johnson is pursuing an acquisition of surgical robotics firm Auris Health Inc, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

Comcast results beat on lower-than-expected video losses

Top U.S. cable services provider Comcast Corp reported quarterly revenue and profit above analysts' estimates on Wednesday, as it lost fewer video subscribers than expected and grew its broadcast television and theme parks businesses.

Comcast revenue beats on lower-than-expected video losses

Top U.S. cable services provider Comcast Corp reported quarterly revenue above analysts' estimates on Wednesday, buoyed by lower-than-expected video subscriber losses and growth in its broadcast television and theme parks businesses.

German carmakers, suppliers eye autonomous driving alliance: magazine

German carmakers Daimler, BMW and Volkswagen , and some of their major suppliers are in talks about developing a joint system for autonomous driving, manager magazine reported on Wednesday, citing company sources.

China deletes 7 million pieces of online information, thousands of apps

China's cyber watchdog said on Wednesday it had deleted more than 7 million pieces of online information as well as 9,382 mobile apps, and it criticized tech giant Tencent's news app for spreading "vulgar information".

From bait to plate: Blockchain platform tracks food's journey

With a scan of their smartphones, consumers can now track the journey of their fish meal to ensure it's a legal, ethical and sustainable product.