Samsung Galaxy Fold's screen malfunctions after a day, some reviewers say

Samsung's new Galaxy Fold, a splashy $1,980 phone that opens into a tablet, is malfunctioning for some journalist reviewers after only a day or two of use, according to posts on social media on Wednesday.

Wisconsin governor says wants to renegotiate Foxconn contract

Wisconsin's governor said on Wednesday he wants to renegotiate the state's contract with Foxconn Technology Group Ltd because the Taiwanese company is not expected to reach its job creation goals for the state.

Ubisoft offers Notre-Dame-themed Assassin's Creed game for free

French video game developer Ubisoft said on Wednesday it will offer free access to its "Assassin's Creed" game, which allows players to roam in a meticulously reconstituted Notre-Dame Cathedral during the French revolution.

FCC set to block China Mobile bid to provide U.S. services

Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai said on Wednesday he opposes China Mobile Ltd's bid to provide U.S. telecommunications services, citing security risks, and said the commission will vote on whether to deny the company's application in May.

Facebook working on voice assistant to rival Amazon's Alexa

Facebook Inc is working to develop a voice assistant to rival the likes of Amazon.com Inc's Alexa, Apple Inc's Siri and Alphabet Inc's Google Assistant.

EU parliament votes to fine internet firms for not removing extremist content quickly

The European parliament voted on Wednesday to fine firms like Facebook, Google and Twitter up to 4 percent of their turnover if they persistently fail to remove extremist content within one hour of being asked to do so by authorities.

Uber nears investment deal for self-driving car unit: WSJ

Uber Technologies Inc is nearing a deal with a group, including SoftBank Group Corp, to invest in its self-driving car unit to be valued at $7.25 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Amazon to close domestic marketplace business in China: sources

Amazon.com Inc plans to close its domestic marketplace business in China by mid-July, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, focusing efforts on its more lucrative businesses selling overseas goods and cloud services in the world's most populous country.

Facebook working on voice assistant to rival Amazon's Alexa: CNBC

Facebook Inc is working on a voice assistant to rival the likes of Amazon.com Inc's Alexa, Apple Inc's Siri and Alphabet Inc's Google Assistant, CNBC reported https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/17/facebook-building-voice-assistant-to-rival-amazon-alexa-and-apple-siri.html on Wednesday, citing several peop...

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U.S. advances review of Musk's Baltimore-Washington tunnel project

The U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday issued a draft environmental assessment for a Washington, D.C. to Baltimore tunnel that would carry passengers between the cities at high speeds in autonomous electric vehicles, the first step in a joint federal-state review of the Elon Musk project.

How Not to Acknowledge a Data Breach

I’m not a huge fan of stories about stories, or those that explore the ins and outs of reporting a breach. But occasionally I feel obligated to publish such accounts when companies respond to a breach report in such a way that it’s crystal clear they wouldn’t know what to do with a...

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FCC chairman opposes China Mobile bid to provide U.S. services

Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai said on Wednesday he opposes China Mobile Ltd's bid to provide U.S. telecommunications services and that the commission will vote on whether to deny the application in May.

Apple accused in U.S. lawsuit of securities fraud over iPhone sales in China

Apple Inc was accused in a new lawsuit of securities fraud for concealing a slump in demand for iPhones, particularly in China, leading to a $74 billion one-day slide in its market value once the truth became known. The complaint filed on Tuesday seeks damages for investors who bought Apple stock in...

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EU lawmakers back wifi-based car standard in win for Volkswagen

The European Commission's push for a wifi-based standard for cars backed by Volkswagen took a big step forward on Wednesday after EU lawmakers endorsed the move over 5G technology promoted by BMW and Qualcomm.

Qualcomm gains $30 billion in market value after Apple settlement

Qualcomm Inc added $30 billion to its market value after it resolved a legal battle with Apple Inc, a move that secures its leadership in 5G phone chips and could pave the way for a similar settlement with China's Huawei Technologies.

Continental, Valeo seek EU antitrust action against Nokia

German car parts maker Continental and French rival Valeo have joined Daimler and Bury Technologies to seek an EU antitrust investigation into Nokia's patent licensing practices for cars, the Finnish tech company said on Wednesday.

New U.S. venture capital fund launched with focus on blockchain; $50 million funding

Proof of Capital, a U.S. venture capital fund, was launched on Wednesday with funding of $50 million, its founders said in a statement. The fund will invest in blockchain projects.

Samsung denies any involvement in theft of supplier ASML's secrets

South Korean electronics manufacturer Samsung on Wednesday denied any involvement in an intellectual property theft from supplier ASML.

Aeva signs sensor deal with Audi's self-driving unit

Aeva Inc, a startup company founded by former Apple Inc and Nikon Corp engineers, has signed a sensor-system deal with an Audi-owned unit that is working on self-driving technology for Volkswagen AG.

Digital banking startup Aspiration seeks new funding round

Aspiration, a digital banking startup that allows customers to choose whether to pay fees, is embarking on its largest ever fundraising round, its chief executive, Andrei Cherny, told Reuters.

Video app TikTok's India download ban worries wider tech industry

An Indian ban on downloading TikTok, one of the world's most popular mobile applications, has heightened industry worries that technology companies could now face increased scrutiny and regulatory challenges in one of their most important markets.

Israeli AI-for-radiology startup Aidoc raises $27 million

Israel's Aidoc, which provides artificial intelligence tools for radiologists, said on Wednesday it raised $27 million, bringing its total funding to $40 million.

T-Mobile, Comcast launch anti-robocalling feature, claim industry's first

T-Mobile said on Wednesday it has launched a call protection feature with Comcast Corp to help protect customers from answering robocalls and spams, as robocalls have swollen into a tide numbering in the millions every day.

EU unfair practices digital rules put spotlight on Google, Amazon, Facebook

Google and Amazon will have to tell companies how they rank products on their platforms while Facebook and other tech firms will have to be more transparent about their terms and conditions under new EU rules approved on Wednesday.

Huawei CEO offered Berlin no-spy deal to soften 5G concerns: Wirtschaftswoche

China's Huawei offered Berlin a "no-spy agreement" to address security concerns over the Chinese company's involvement in building Germany's next-generation 5G mobile infrastructure, a German magazine said on Wednesday.

Thai telcos offered more time for payments if they bid in new auction

Thailand's telecoms regulator said on Wednesday it would give operators longer to pay for 900-megahertz (MHz) licenses if they take part in an upcoming auction for 700 MHz licenses, which will be used for 5G technology.

Qualcomm settlement with Apple paves way for Huawei dispute: analysts

Qualcomm Inc's surprise settlement of a prolonged legal fight with Apple Inc paves the way for the chipmaker to resolve a similar dispute with China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, ahead of the launch of 5G phones, several analysts said.

Event software maker Bizzabo raises $27 million in private funding

Bizzabo, a U.S.-Israeli maker of software to manage and personalize professional events, said on Wednesday it raised $27 million in a funding round led by Viola Growth.

Exclusive: Apple in talks with potential suppliers of sensors for self-driving cars - sources

Apple Inc has held talks with at least four companies as possible suppliers for next-generation lidar sensors in self-driving cars, evaluating the companies' technology while also still working on its own lidar unit, three people familiar with the discussions said.

Switzerland to monitor potential health risks posed by 5G networks

Switzerland will introduce a monitoring system to assuage concerns about the potential health impact of fifth-generation (5G) mobile frequency emissions and smooth the cutting-edge technology's rollout, the government said on Wednesday.