More than 95,000 data breach complaints since EU rules kicked in

Europe's data protection regulators have received more than 95,000 complaints about possible data breaches, eight months after the adoption of a landmark EU privacy law, the European Commission said on Friday.

Smartphone makers seek export incentives to grow India production

Smartphone makers in India are calling for export credits on devices and tariff cuts on machinery imports as part of measures they say will make Asia's third-biggest economy a global smartphone manufacturing hub.

Exclusive: Hindu group RSS urges India's Modi to resist U.S. push to ease e-commerce curbs

A Hindu nationalist group close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has urged him to resist pressure from the United States and not defer new regulations for the e-commerce sector, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

Volkswagen to manufacture mobile electric car recharging stations

Volkswagen will manufacture electric car batteries and charging stations in its home region in Germany, as it prepares to mass produce electric vehicles and overhaul its components division, which makes engines and steering parts.

Vodafone 'pauses' Huawei deployment in core network

Vodafone, the world's second largest mobile operator, said it was "pausing" the deployment of Huawei equipment in its core networks until Western governments resolve concerns about the Chinese firm's activities.

Volkswagen to create battery production unit in push for e-cars mass production

Volkswagen said it would create a unit to manufacture electric car batteries, as it prepares to mass produce electric cars and overhaul its components division which currently makes engines, gearboxes and steering components.

GE urges speedy fix for power turbine blades, says blade broke in 2015: sources

General Electric Co is advising some buyers of its big power turbines to switch out faulty blades sooner than expected and has disclosed that a blade broke in 2015, according to a presentation reviewed by Reuters and people briefed on the matter.

China's Fujian Jinhua to file complaint to be taken off U.S. export control list

Chinese chipmaker Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co Ltd said on Friday it has notified the Unites States that it plans to file a complaint to be taken off the export control list, according to a statement on social media.

Tencent shares jump 3 percent after Chinese regulators approve new games

Tencent Holdings Ltd saw its shares jump more than 3 percent on Friday as investors cheered Chinese regulators' approval of mobile games published by the industry leader for the first time since a freeze on approvals imposed in March.

Tencent shares jump over 3 pct after Chinese regulators approve new games

Tencent Holdings' shares rose more than 3 percent on Friday after Chinese regulators approved mobile games published by the firm for the first time since a freeze on new approvals was imposed in March amid increased scrutiny of the sector.

Canada set to provide Nokia C$40 million for 5G research

The Canadian government will provide C$40 million ($30 million)in funding to telecom network equipment maker Nokia for research on 5G wireless technology.

Mercedes-Benz to ramp up business with China auto suppliers

Daimler AG will deepen partnerships with Chinese auto suppliers since they often lead United States and European rivals in key technologies for electric cars and connected vehicles, Mercedes-Benz executive Wilko Stark said on Thursday.

Weak Intel outlook stokes fears of a chip slowdown

Intel Corp forecast current-quarter revenue and profit below analysts' estimates and missed fourth-quarter sales estimates on Thursday, hit by a slowdown in China and sluggish demand for its data center and modem chips.

Canada's envoy to China says 'misspoke' on Huawei CFO case

Canada's ambassador to China said he "misspoke" when he said Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou had a strong case against extradition to the United States, John McCallum said in a statement on Thursday.

Intel's forecast misses on slowing China, data center; shares tumble

Intel Corp forecast current-quarter revenue and profit below analysts' estimates and missed on fourth-quarter sales expectations on Thursday, hit by a slowdown in China and sluggish demand for its data center and modem chips.

Intel forecasts first-quarter below estimates

Intel Corp forecast first-quarter revenue and profit below analysts' estimates on Thursday, adding to concerns of an industry-wide slowdown sparked by the U.S.-China trade war.

U.S. government shutdown threatens rollout of new car models: automakers

The partial U.S. government shutdown is threatening to delay the roll-out of new vehicle models in the United States by stalling required certifications from the Environmental Protection Agency, automakers said.

Google asks U.S. Supreme Court to end Oracle copyright case

Alphabet Inc's Google on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to free it from a billion-dollar copyright case brought by Oracle Corp that dates to 2010.

Cryptocurrency firm Robinhood wins New York trading license

New York on Thursday gave approval to commission-free startup Robinhood to trade in seven cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, ether, bitcoin cash and litecoin, on its online platform.

Aetna, other health insurers team up with IBM on blockchain project

A group of health insurers including CVS Health Corp's Aetna, have teamed up with IBM Corp to create a blockchain network aimed at cutting costs in the healthcare industry.

Ad exchange OpenX commits to $110 million Google Cloud deal

Privately held ad software firm OpenX announced on Thursday a five-year agreement totaling more than $110 million with Alphabet Inc's Google to use its cloud computing services in what the companies described as a first for the online ads industry.

Harvard, Levi Strauss, U.S. think tank in blockchain tie-up on worker welfare

Harvard University's public health graduate school, U.S. think-tank New America, and American apparel company Levi Strauss & Co announced on Thursday a collaboration to develop a blockhain-based system designed to replace outside auditors of factory health and safety with self-reporting by worke...

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Crypto value unproven, blockchain years away from mainstream: JP Morgan

The value of cryptocurrencies is unproven and the widely-hyped blockchain technology that grew out of them will not make any real difference to banks for at least three to five years, JP Morgan analysts said on Thursday.

Poland set to exclude China's Huawei from 5G plans

Poland is set to exclude Huawei from its future 5G network in favour of European players following the arrest of an employee from the Chinese telecoms company on suspicion of spying, officials and industry sources say.

United Internet's 1&1 Drillisch to take part in German 5G auction

United Internet's mobile unit 1&1 Drillisch said on Thursday it would apply to take part in Germany's auction of 5G licenses, opening the way for it to become the country's fourth network operator.

Access to Microsoft's Bing restored for some users in China

Microsoft Corp's Bing search engine was accessible for some internet users in mainland China late on Thursday, indicating that online access to the foreign technology service may have been restored within the country's Great Firewall.

Bosch buys out Daimler's stake in electric motor joint venture

German auto supplier Robert Bosch [ROBG.UL] said on Thursday it had bought out partner Daimler's stake in EM-Motive GmbH, a joint venture set up to make motors for electric and hybrid cars.

Some China internet users say able to access Microsoft’s Bing

Some mainland China internet users said they were able to use Microsoft Corp's Bing search engine late Thursday after the site had been blocked.

Games developer Rovio releases free game Angry Birds Dream Blast

Rovio has released a new free game called Angry Birds Dream Blast, the Finnish games developer said on Thursday.

Exclusive: U.S. voices concern as India's e-commerce restrictions hit Amazon, Walmart - sources

The United States government is concerned about India's revised e-commerce regulations and has told officials in New Delhi the policy will hinder the Indian investment plans of Amazon.com and Walmart Inc, three sources familiar with the talks told Reuters.