Improving cyber security part of development of telecoms networks: UK PM May

Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday her government wanted to ensure any development of Britain's telecoms networks would help build their resilience and improve cyber security.

Apple results beat sets eyes back on $1 trillion

Apple Inc shares rose almost 5 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.

Amazon opens its platform to local retail market in Israel

E-commerce giant Amazon has reached out to Israeli retailers to enable them to sell directly to customers in Israel using its online platform.

Google's competition for advertising heats up from Amazon, rival platforms

Alphabet Inc's Google, the largest U.S. digital advertising platform, is facing increased competition from sites where people purchase products and places thought to be safe from potentially offensive content, advertising buyers say.

Hulu achieves rapid growth, hits 26.8 million paid subscribers

Hulu on Wednesday said it has reached 26.8 million paid subscribers, a milestone that suggested rapid growth in the first four months of the year.

Comcast's Sky adopts CFlight tool to improve data for advertisers

Comcast Corp unit Sky said on Wednesday it has adopted a new tool to improve audience data for its advertisers, as Comcast looks to expand its reach following its $40 billion acquisition of the UK pay-TV provider.

Esports organization Fnatic raises $19 million for big expansion

Fnatic, the London-based global esports team owner, has raised $19 million in new funding and restructured its leadership as it plans a major expansion, the company said on Wednesday.

Amazon's nascent freight service has a truckload of rivals

As Amazon.com Inc targets traditional brokerages that match shippers with truckers, it's also battling a bevy of startups - including Uber Freight and a company funded by the e-commerce giant's founder Jeff Bezos.

SEC commissioner decries agency's deal with Tesla's Musk

A U.S. Securities and Exchange commissioner on Tuesday criticized a settlement between the regulator and Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk over his use of Twitter.

In streaming wars, Apple says it can coexist with Netflix

Far from being a Netflix Inc killer, Apple Inc envisions its forthcoming Apple TV+ streaming service as one that could sit alongside other services that viewers buy, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said on Tuesday.

Apple optimistic as accessories, iPhone price cuts help China sales

Apple Inc said sales in China were stabilizing and touted how increasing demand for services and accessories such as Apple Music and the Apple Watch helped offset a record drop in iPhone revenue.

Judge approves Musk, SEC agreement over Twitter use by CEO

A federal judge on Tuesday approved a deal struck between Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over Musk's use of Twitter, a court filing showed.

Facebook overhauls design as it pivots to private messaging

Facebook Inc debuted an overhaul of its core social network on Tuesday, taking its first concrete steps to refashion itself into a private messaging and e-commerce company as it tries to move past scandals while tapping new revenue sources.

FireEye revenue, billings forecasts disappoint, shares fall

Cyber security company FireEye Inc on Tuesday forecast second-quarter revenue and billings largely below Wall Street expectations as it expects to close fewer large deals than it did a year ago, sending its shares down 5 percent in after-hours trading.

Akamai beats, raises forecast on cybersecurity, content delivery demand

Akamai Technologies Inc beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter revenue and profit on Tuesday, and raised its forecast for the full-year, as it sees more demand for its cybersecurity services and traditional business of helping speed up content delivery on the web.

Huawei partners with local retailers to sell flagship smartphones in Brazil

China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd on Tuesday launched two high-end smartphone handsets in Brazil, making its second attempt to penetrate the world's fourth-largest smartphone market, broadening its footprint in Latin America.

Apple optimistic as iPhone price cuts help in China, watches pull in new buyers

Apple Inc on Tuesday forecast stronger-than-expected third-quarter revenue and Chief Executive Tim Cook said iPhone sales had started to stabilize in China, a sign that Apple's price cuts there are helping limit sales declines.

Former Google executives Eric Schmidt, Diane Greene to leave board

Google parent company Alphabet Inc said on Tuesday former Chairman and Chief Executive Eric Schmidt and former Google Cloud CEO Diane Greene will step down from the search company's board in June.

Uber takes IPO roadshow to New York as demand builds up

Uber Technologies Inc CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and his top management team took the ride-hailing giant's investor roadshow for its initial public offering to New York on Tuesday, as demand for its shares already exceeded supply.

Apple optimistic on sales as iPhone price cuts help in China

Apple Inc on Tuesday forecast stronger-than-expected third-quarter revenue and Chief Executive Tim Cook said iPhone sales had started to stabilize in China, a sign that Apple's price cuts there are helping limit sales declines.

Japan's SoftBank invests $1 billion in delivery app Rappi

Japan's SoftBank will invest $1 billion in Colombian delivery app Rappi, marking the first move by its newly created Innovation Fund for Latin America, according to a statement on Tuesday, confirming earlier media reports.

FireEye results hit Wall Street's mark, current quarter forecast to fall short

FireEye Inc on Tuesday posted first-quarter revenue and billings better than Wall Street expectations, but forecast revenue and profit for the current quarter below analysts' estimates.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt to step down from board

Google parent company Alphabet Inc said on Tuesday former chairman and chief executive officer of the internet search giant, Eric Schmidt, will step down from its board at the end of his term in June.

FireEye second-quarter profit, revenue forecast miss estimates

FireEye Inc posted a bigger quarterly loss on Tuesday as the cyber security firm's costs rose, and the company forecast revenue and profit for the current quarter below analysts' estimates.

Akamai beats revenue estimates on cyber-security strength

Akamai Technologies Inc beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, powered by demand for its cyber-security services and its traditional business of helping speed up content delivery on the web.

U.S. attorney general recuses self from T-Mobile, Sprint merger probe

U.S. Attorney General William Barr has recused himself from the Justice Department's deliberations on whether to allow T-Mobile to proceed with its $26 billion acquisition of Sprint, according to a source familiar with the decision.

Facebook overhauls messaging as it pivots to privacy

Facebook Inc on Tuesday debuted an overhaul of its core social network and new business-focused tools, the first concrete steps in its plan to refashion itself into a private messaging and e-commerce company.

Facebook redesigns app, rolls out dating service to 14 more countries

Facebook Inc on Tuesday unveiled a redesigned app and rolled out its dating feature to 14 more countries as it tries to boost user-engagement on its social network.

U.S. cyber official, British telcos to discuss Huawei in London meeting

Security officials from British telecoms operators are to meet with the leading U.S. diplomat on cybersecurity in London on Tuesday to discuss the risks of equipment made by China's Huawei, according to five people familiar with the matter.

Shopify raises FY forecast on demand for e-commerce tools; shares surge

Shopify Inc raised its 2019 earnings forecast and posted a surprise quarterly profit on Tuesday on strong demand for its software that helps retailers sell goods online, sending its shares up 7 percent to a record high.