Exclusive: Some big tech firms cut employees' access to Huawei, muddying 5G rollout

Some of the world's biggest tech companies have told their employees to stop talking about technology and technical standards with counterparts at Huawei Technologies Co Ltd in response to the recent U.S. blacklisting of the Chinese tech firm, according to people familiar with the matter.

Microsoft unveils next-gen 'Project Scarlett' Xbox console for release in 2020

Microsoft Corp on Sunday unveiled its next-generation Xbox console, known as "Project Scarlett," which is set to hit store shelves during the 2020 holiday season.

UK mobile operator Three to launch 5G broadband in August

UK mobile operator Three on Monday said it would launch its first new-generation 5G broadband service in London in August and would roll out mobile and broadband across 25 towns and cities before the end of the year.

Microsoft unveils next-gen 'Project Scarlett' Xbox console, to release in 2020

Microsoft Corp on Sunday unveiled its next-generation Xbox console, known as "Project Scarlett," which is set to hit store shelves during the 2020 holiday season.

Trump acting budget chief asks for delay on Huawei restrictions

The Trump administration's acting budget chief is asking for a delay in restrictions against Huawei Technologies Co Ltd products, according to a letter to Vice President Mike Pence and nine members of Congress.

Mnuchin says Trump could ease up on Huawei if trade talks advance

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Sunday that President Donald Trump might ease U.S. restrictions on Huawei if there was progress in the trade row with China - but absent a deal, Washington would maintain tariffs to cut its deficit.

G20 agrees to wrap up Big Tech tax rules by 2020

Group of 20 finance ministers agreed on Sunday to compile common rules to close loopholes used by global tech giants such as Facebook to reduce their corporate taxes, a final communique issued by the bloc showed on Sunday.

China calls in foreign tech firms after Huawei sales ban: sources

China summoned global technology companies for talks last week following last month's U.S. ban on selling technology to China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday.

G20 agrees to wrap up digital tax by 2020: final communique

Group of 20 finance ministers agreed on Sunday to compile common rules to close loopholes used by global tech giants such as Facebook to reduce their corporate taxes, a final version of the bloc's communique obtained by Reuters showed.

Apex Legends Season 2 to debut on July 2

Electronic Arts Inc said on Saturday it would launch the second season of its popular battle royale game "Apex Legends" on July 2.

China to curb some technology exports to U.S.: Global Times editor

China is preparing to curb some technology exports to the United States, the chief editor of China's Global Times newspaper said on Saturday.

U.S. Treasury's Mnuchin says Trump-Xi meeting has parallels to Buenos Aires summit

A highly anticipated late June meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has some parallels with their Buenos Aires summit last December that postponed a tariff hike, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Saturday.

G20 agrees to push ahead with digital tax: communique

Group of 20 finance ministers agreed on Saturday to push ahead on compiling common rules that will close loopholes that global technology giants such as Facebook use to reduce their corporate taxes, a copy of the bloc's draft communique obtained by Reuters showed.

Mnuchin says main progress on U.S.-China trade to be at Trump-Xi summit

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Saturday he would discuss trade issues with People's Bank of China Governor Yi Gang, but the main progress in the U.S.-China trade dispute would take place later this month at a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

BOJ's Kuroda warns of uncertainties on global recovery prospects

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Saturday maintained his view the global economy will recover in the latter half of this year, but warned that uncertainties remain as fallout from the Sino-U.S. trade war deepens.

IMF's Lagarde highlights potential disruptive nature of fintech

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde warned on Saturday that the increasing presence of technology giants using big data and artificial intelligence could cause a significant disruption to the world's financial system.

G20 agrees to push ahead with rules on corporate tax targeting tech giants

Group of 20 finance ministers agreed to push ahead on compiling common rules that will close loopholes that global technology giants like Facebook use to reduce their corporate tax burden.

Uber COO, marketing chief step down in leadership overhaul: memo

Uber Technologies Inc Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi wants to take more control of operations and is overhauling the ride-hailing company's leadership to deal with brand challenges, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters.

Brazil will not bar Huawei from 5G network: vice president

Brazilian Vice President Hamilton Mourao on Friday told journalists that the government will not exclude Chinese telecom company Huawei Technologies Co from operating a fifth-generation (5G) mobile telecoms network in Latin America's largest economy.

Dish open to merging satellite TV business with AT&T's DirecTV: report

Dish Network Corp is open to merging its satellite television business with AT&T Inc's pay TV service DirecTV but the two companies have no active deal talks going on, according to a Bloomberg report seen by Reuters.

Dish open to merging satellite TV business with AT&T's DirecTV: CNBC

Dish Network Corp is open to merging its satellite television business with AT&T Inc's pay TV service DirecTV, CNBC reported, citing a media report.

FedEx to end Amazon contract for FedEx Express plane service

FedEx Corp said on Friday it has decided to not renew its contract with Amazon.com Inc for U.S. cargo delivery through FedEx Express, the unit that delivers packages on planes.

FedEx Express cuts ties with Amazon for domestic contract

FedEx Corp said on Friday it has decided to not renew its contract with Amazon.com Inc for U.S. cargo delivery through FedEx Express.

Hey big spender - how luxury brands are raising the stakes on Instagram

Big-spending luxury brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior are splashing out on everything from dance-fuelled fashion shows to teams of advisers as they target social media platforms in the hunt for young shoppers.

Europe's 5G to cost $62 billion more if Chinese vendors banned: telcos

A ban on buying telecoms equipment from Chinese firms would add about 55 billion euros ($62 billion) to the cost of 5G networks in Europe and delay the technology by about 18 months, according to an industry analysis seen by Reuters.

Russian regulator says could open new case against Google: RIA

Russia's state communications regulator on Friday said it was not satisfied with Google's content filtering system and that it could open a new case against the company, RIA news agency reported.

Europe's 5G to cost $62 billion more if Chinese vendors banned: industry

A ban on buying telecoms equipment from Chinese firms would add about 55 billion euros ($62 billion) to the cost of 5G networks in Europe and delay the technology by about 18 months, according to an industry analysis seen by Reuters.

IBM, T-Systems scrap mainframe venture after German criticism

IBM has withdrawn an application for anti-trust approval for a mainframe computing venture with T-Systems, the IT services arm of Deutsche Telekom, after the German cartel office made a critical initial assessment of the plan.

Ban on Chinese telecoms vendors would add $62 billion to 5G bill in Europe: industry analysis

A sale ban on China's telecoms equipment makers would add about 55 billion euros ($62 billion) to the cost of 5G networks in Europe, according to an industry analysis seen by Reuters.

IBM, T-Systems abandon mainframe venture: German cartel office

IBM has withdrawn an application for anti-trust approval for a mainframe computing venture with T-Systems, the IT services arm of Deutsche Telekom, after the German cartel office took a closer look at the transaction.