Walt Disney Co on Thursday will unveil a family-friendly streaming service with TV shows and movies from some of the world's most popular entertainment franchises in a bid to challenge the digital dominance of Netflix.
ASML falls victim to Chinese corporate espionage
Dutch ASML was the victim of Chinese corporate espionage a few years ago, but said the information stolen was not a blueprint for the lithography machines that have made it a world leader in semiconductor equipment.
Panasonic says reviewing further investment in Tesla Gigafactory
Panasonic Corp is studying further investments in battery production at its Gigafactory venture with Tesla Inc, the company said, responding to a media report that the two companies had frozen previous plans.
Insurance startup Lemonade raises $300 million to fuel expansion
Tech-driven insurance startup Lemonade Inc has signed a $300 million funding round led by Japan's SoftBank Group Corp , the company said on Thursday.
Thai mobile operators get more time for billion-dollar spectrum payment
Thailand on Thursday extended mobile network operators' payment period for spectrum licenses in an attempt to boost participation in an upcoming 5G auction.
Russian lawmakers approve second reading of 'sovereign' Internet bill
Russia's lower house of parliament on Thursday approved the second reading of draft legislation that aims to increase Moscow's sovereignty over its Internet segment and defend against foreign meddling.
Lyft's stock slide casts long shadow on Uber's IPO
Uber Technologies Inc may face a cooler reception from investors than expected when it prices its initial public offering next month since smaller U.S. ride-hailing rival Lyft Inc's aggressive stock launch and subsequent fall.
ASML falls victim to corporate theft, plays down impact
Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML said on Thursday that a U.S. software subsidiary was the victim of corporate theft several years ago, but denied that the information stolen was a blueprint for its lithography machines.
Ban on TikTok app would harm free speech, China's Bytedance tells India's top court
An Indian court's call for a ban on the popular video app TikTok will hurt free speech rights, China's Bytedance Technology Co has said in a request for the Supreme Court to quash the directive.
ASML says damage from corporate theft in U.S. was limited
Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturing company ASML Holding NV on Thursday confirmed it had been the victim of corporate espionage but downplayed the impact on its business.
Apple adds Foxconn, chip suppliers to clean energy program
Apple Inc said on Thursday it has nearly doubled the number of suppliers using only clean energy for production work, including two that assemble and make the processor chips for the iPhone.
Factbox: Four measures to watch for in Uber's IPO filing
Uber Technologies Inc's initial public offering (IPO) filing on Thursday will draw inevitable comparisons to its smaller ride-hailing rival Lyft Inc, which completed its initial public listing last month.
SAP CEO aims to double market value to 250-300 billion euros by 2023: report
Europe's largest technology company SAP aims to more than double its market value to between 250 billion euros and 300 billion euros ($282-$338 billion) by 2023, Chief Executive Bill McDermott told a German newspaper.
Chinese employees stole corporate secrets from ASML: Dutch newspaper FD
Chinese employees stole corporate secrets from Dutch semi-conductor equipment maker ASML, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in losses, leading Dutch financial newspaper Financieele Dagblad (FD) reported on Thursday. The paper said, citing its own investigation, technology had been stolen ...
'Chinese spies' stole secrets from chip equipment maker ASML: Dutch newspaper FD
Chinese employees stole corporate secrets from Dutch semi-conductor equipment maker ASML resulting in hundreds of millions of euros (dollars) in losses, leading Dutch financial newspaper Financieele Dagblad reported on Thursday.
Amazon, Microsoft chosen to compete for Pentagon cloud computing contract
Amazon.com Inc and Microsoft Corp have been selected to continue competing for Pentagon cloud computing services as part of a contract that could be worth some $10 billion, the U.S. Department of Defense said on Wednesday.
Cybersecurity firm Cofense says Pamplona to sell stake after U.S. probe
U.S. cybersecurity firm Cofense Inc said on Wednesday that buyout firm Pamplona Capital Management is seeking to sell its stake in the company following a year-long probe by U.S. national security regulators.
Amazon buys warehouse robotics startup Canvas Technology
Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday said it had acquired Canvas Technology, a robotics startup in Boulder, Colorado, that has built autonomous carts that can move goods around warehouses.
U.S. lawmakers propose bill to fight bias in tech companies' algorithms
U.S. lawmakers proposed a bill on Wednesday that would require major tech companies to detect and remove any discriminatory biases embedded in their computer models, underscoring Washington's growing interest in regulating Silicon Valley.
Lyft shares hit new low as Uber IPO chatter revs up
Shares of recently listed Lyft Inc fell to a fresh low and closed the day down almost 11 percent on Wednesday on news that rival Uber Technologies Inc was close to filing its own initial public offering.
Bittrex virtual currency license rejected by New York financial regulator
The New York Department of Financial Services said on Wednesday it has rejected the application of Bittrex, a U.S.-based digital asset exchange, for a virtual currency license that it needs to operate in the state.
Palestinians condemn Airbnb about-face on delisting Israeli settlements
Airbnb's decision not to go ahead with excluding Jewish settlements in the West Bank from its accommodation listings Palestinian condemnation on Wednesday and accusations that it was helping to perpetuate Israeli occupation.
Google raises price of YouTube TV to $49.99, adds Discovery, Animal Planet
Alphabet Inc's Google on Wednesday raised the monthly membership price of its YouTube TV online service by 25 percent to $49.99, while adding channels such as Discovery, Animal Planet and TLC.
Bittrex virtual currency license rejected by NY financial regulator
The New York Department of Financial Services said on Wednesday it has rejected the application of Bittrex, a U.S.-based digital asset exchange, for a virtual currency license that it needs to operate in the state.
Siltronic profit warning knocks European chipmakers
Shares of European chipmakers fell sharply on Wednesday after German silicon wafer maker Siltronic warned of a "significantly" weaker second quarter in the latest setback for a sector reeling from slowing smartphone demand.
Exclusive: U.S. bill to boost electric car tax credits could rev GM, Tesla
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation on Wednesday to expand the electric vehicle tax credit by 400,000 vehicles per manufacturer, a provision that would give a boost to Tesla Inc and General Motors Co before the existing credit comes to an end for them.
German stance on 5G security a 'positive step forward': U.S. official
The United States wants foreign governments to follow Germany in adopting stricter security standards for next-generation 5G telecoms networks, a U.S. cybersecurity official said on Wednesday, adding that doing so would effectively rule out the use of Chinese equipment vendors.
Exclusive: EQT, Digital Colony, Stonepeak group near deal to buy Zayo - sources
A consortium including investment firms Digital Colony Partners LP, EQT AB and Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners has secured exclusive rights to negotiate a deal to buy U.S. communications infrastructure provider Zayo Group Holdings Inc, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
Germany's tough stance on 5G security a 'positive step forward': U.S. official
The United States wants foreign governments to follow Germany in adopting stricter security standards for next-generation 5G networks, a U.S. cybersecurity official said on Wednesday, adding that doing so would effectively rule out the use of Chinese equipment vendors.
Exclusive: U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to boost electric car tax credits
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers will introduce legislation on Wednesday to expand the electric vehicle tax credit by 400,000 vehicles per manufacturer, a provision that would give a boost to General Motors Co and Tesla Inc before the existing credit comes to an end for them.