Exclusive: Tesla expects global shortage of electric vehicle battery minerals - sources

Tesla Inc expects global shortages of nickel, copper and other electric-vehicle battery minerals in the near future due to underinvestment in the mining sector, the company's head of minerals procurement told an industry conference on Thursday, according to two sources.

Quantcast latest tech company to face Irish privacy probe

U.S. digital advertising company Quantcast has became the latest technology firm to be investigated by Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner.

Global security officials to hammer out united 5G security approach

Global cooperation is key to ensuring the security of 5G networks, cyber security officials said on Thursday at a meeting in Prague aimed at hammering out how to combat threats as nations begin rolling out next-generation telecoms equipment.

Exclusive: U.S. seeks to tamp down China's electric-vehicle supply chain dominance

A U.S. senator plans to introduce legislation on Thursday to streamline regulation and permitting requirements for the development of mines for lithium, graphite and other electric-vehicle supply chain minerals, part of a plan to offset China's dominance in the space.

Exclusive: U.S. legislation aims to thwart China's electric-vehicle dominance

A U.S. senator plans to introduce legislation on Thursday to streamline regulation and permitting requirements for the development of mines for lithium, graphite and other electric-vehicle supply chain minerals, part of a plan to offset China's dominance in the space.

UK PM May under fire after Huawei leak sacking

Theresa May hoped firing her defense secretary over a leak would put her latest government scandal to rest. But it seems only to have unleashed yet another political storm for the British prime minister, with members of her own party questioning her judgment and opponents demanding the police be cal...

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Tesla seeks up to $2.3 billion from share, debt issues

Tesla Inc launched issues of new shares and debt worth more than $2 billion on Thursday, with Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk pitching in $10 million as the electric carmaker gave in to Wall Street pressure to bolster its cash reserves.

Italy's Open Fiber signs network access deal with Fastweb

Italian broadband infrastructure group Open Fiber has signed a deal with phone group Fastweb to extend a network fiber access agreement to 80 Italian cities, the companies said on Thursday.

Austrian construction group Porr hit by cyber attack

Austrian construction company Porr detected a cyber attack on its communication infrastructure on Thursday and its telephone lines and emails were disrupted, the company said.

Tesla to raise $2 billion from share, debt issues

Tesla Inc said on Thursday it had filed with regulators to launch around $2 billion in fundraising through issues of new shares and debt, with Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk pitching in $10 million of his own money to buy shares.

Italy's Open Fiber to sign network access deal with Fastweb: source

Italian broadband infrastructure group Open Fiber is set to sign a commercial deal with phone group Fastweb to extend a network access agreement to 80 Italian cities, a source said on Thursday.

Tesla files for offering to raise capital

Tesla Inc filed for a mixed shelf offering for an undisclosed amount on Thursday, a week after Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk suggested a capital raise could be imminent.

UK investigated Huawei leak because it came from top intel briefing: UK PM spokesman

The British government needed to investigate the disclosure of secret information relating to Chinese telecoms company Huawei because it came from a classified intelligence briefing, the prime minister's spokesman said on Thursday.

50,000 companies exposed to hacks of 'business critical' SAP systems: researchers

Up to 50,000 companies running SAP software are at greater risk of being hacked after security researchers found new ways to exploit vulnerabilities of systems that haven't been properly protected and published the tools to do so online.

UK's Lidington: Huawei leak inquiry needed to ensure government integrity

The British government's inquiry into the disclosure of secret information relating to Chinese telecoms company Huawei was needed to ensure the integrity of the National Security Council, cabinet office minister David Lidington said on Thursday.

Government to answer urgent question on Huawei leak: Labour Party

A British government minister will be called to parliament on Thursday to answer a question on the findings of an inquiry into the disclosure of confidential information relating to Chinese telecoms company Huawei, the opposition Labour Party said.

Facebook settlement with U.S. may include privacy oversight: Politico

Facebook Inc and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are negotiating a possible settlement that would require the company to create an independent privacy oversight committee and take other steps to safeguard users, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing a source.

Theresa May's letter to dismissed defense secretary Williamson

British Prime Minister Theresa May fired Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson on Wednesday over the leak of information about Chinese telecoms company Huawei.

Apple's upbeat forecast pushes market value back toward $1 trillion

Apple Inc shares rose nearly 5 percent on Wednesday, pushing the iPhone maker's market valuation back toward $1 trillion as its quarterly report and upbeat forecast soothed investors worried about falling iPhone sales.

Fitbit results beat Street as demand for wearable devices climb

Wearable device maker Fitbit Inc reported better-than expected first-quarter results and reaffirmed its full-year revenue forecast on Wednesday, as it sells more smartwatches and wearable devices that track health at affordable prices.

Qualcomm hangs on to most Apple gains after earnings report

Qualcomm Inc shares fell about 2% on Wednesday as investors got their first look at the bottom line impact of a patent fight settlement with Apple Inc.

'CSR Racing 2', "Empires & Puzzles" fuel Zynga's bookings, shares rise

Zynga Inc on Wednesday forecast bookings above Wall Street expectations after beating first-quarter estimates, powered by demand for its games such as "CSR Racing 2", as well as acquired franchises like "Empires & Puzzles".

Fitbit quarterly results beat Street as it sold more wearable devices

Wearable device maker Fitbit Inc reported better-than expected first-quarter results on Wednesday, benefiting from higher sales of its smartwatches and wearable devices that track daily activities.

Zynga smashes bookings estimates, raises forecast on 'Empires & Puzzles', 'CSR Racing 2'

Zynga Inc on Wednesday forecast bookings well above Wall Street expectations after beating first-quarter estimates, powered by demand for its games such as "CSR Racing 2", as well as acquired franchises like "Empires & Puzzles".

UK's May fires defense secretary over Huawei leak

British Prime Minister Theresa May fired her defense minister on Wednesday over a leak of discussions in the National Security Council about Chinese telecoms company Huawei, the latest of her allies to be ousted from government.

Fired UK defense minister Williamson denies Huawei leak

Fired by British Prime Minister Theresa May as defense secretary on Wednesday, Gavin Williamson denied leaking information about Chinese telecoms company Huawei from her National Security Council.

UK's May fires defence secretary over Huawei leak

British Prime Minister Theresa May fired her defence secretary, Gavin Williamson, on Wednesday, saying an investigation suggested he was to blame for leaking discussions about Chinese telecoms company Huawei from her National Security Council.

Britain appoints Penny Mordaunt as new defense secretary

Britain's government said on Wednesday Penny Mordaunt had been named defense secretary to replace Gavin Williamson, who was sacked over the leak of information about Chinese telecoms company Huawei.

Apple buybacks weigh on drive towards $1 trillion value

Apple Inc shares rose more than 6 percent on Wednesday, pushing the iPhone maker's market valuation back towards $1 trillion as its quarterly report and upbeat forecast calmed investors worried about slowing growth.

UK PM May fires defense minister Williamson over Huawei leak

British Prime Minister Theresa May fired Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson on Wednesday over the leak of information about Chinese telecoms company Huawei.