The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's antitrust case accusing Qualcomm Inc of abusing a monopoly on mobile chip technology kicked off in a California courtroom on Friday in a trial whose outcome could have a major impact on the smartphone industry.
Hamburg working with Irish authorities to stop spread of German data
The German city-state of Hamburg on Friday said it was working with Irish data protection authorities to stop the spread of German politicians' data via the social media platform Twitter .
Bipartisan bill unveiled in Senate to stop China tech threats
Two U.S. lawmakers who have been active in congressional efforts to address technology threats from China introduced a bill on Friday to create a White House office to fight state-sponsored technology theft and defend critical supply chains.
German politicians' data published online in massive breach
Personal data and documents from hundreds of German politicians and public figures have been published online, in what appears one of the most far-reaching cyber attacks in a country that has become a target of choice for hackers.
Qualcomm heads to trial in crucial fight with U.S. antitrust regulator
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's antitrust case accusing Qualcomm Inc of abusing a monopoly on mobile chip technology is expected to head to the courtroom on Friday for a trial whose outcome could have a major impact on the smartphone industry.
German politicians' data published online, Merkel unaffected
Personal data and documents from hundreds of German politicians and public figures have been published online, the government said on Friday, adding that no sensitive material from Chancellor Angela Merkel's office was released.
Merkel unaffected by publication of German politicians' data: spokeswoman
No sensitive information from Chancellor Angela Merkel's office was among the personal data of hundreds of German politicians published online, a government spokeswoman said on Friday.
German politicians' data hacked, government cyber team in crisis meeting
Hackers have posted personal data from hundreds of German politicians from major parties including credit card details and mobile phone numbers, with Chancellor Angela Merkel among those affected, local media reported on Friday.
German government network not affected by hacking incident: Bild
The secure internal network of Germany's government has not been affected by the hacking incident, Bild newspaper said on Friday, citing sources inside the state's security agency BSI.
Linke party says hit by reported mass leak of German politicians' data
Hackers have posted personal data from hundreds of German politicians from major parties, including credit card details and mobile phone numbers, ARD TV said on Friday.
Tesla to start delivering Model 3 to China buyers in March
Tesla Inc said on Friday it plans to start delivering Model 3 cars to customers in China in March, cementing a time frame that the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker's chief executive, Elon Musk, tweeted about late last year.
Germany's Linke party affected by hacking incident: spokesman
Politicians from Germany's far-left Linke party have been affected by a hacking incident, a spokesman for the party's parliamentary group said on Friday.
Hackers post personal data of hundreds of German politicians: ARD TV
Hackers have posted personal data from hundreds of German politicians from major parties, including credit card details and mobile phone numbers, ARD TV said on Friday.
Offices grow 'brains' as companies seek to attract smarter workers
Employees will not need a key to get into the office of the future when it opens in Berlin this year, featuring ample meeting space, plenty of copy machines always stocked with paper along with high-quality air processed to maximize worker health and minimize sick time.
Qualcomm enforces ban to halt some Apple iPhone sales in Germany
Qualcomm Inc on Thursday took steps to enforce a court order banning the sale of some iPhone models in Germany, a move that will likely see Apple Inc pull those iPhone models from its German stores.
Cyber researcher pulls public talk on hacking Apple's Face ID
A cyber security researcher canceled a hacking conference briefing on how he said he could crack biometric facial recognition on Apple Inc iPhones, at the request of his employer, which called the work "misleading."
Apple shares dive; rare revenue warning drags global markets
Apple Inc shares plunged 10 percent on Thursday after the iPhone maker blamed weak China demand for a holiday-quarter revenue shortfall, with many investors worried the rare stumble was a harbinger for slowing global growth.
Apple plunge deepens Warren Buffett's book value woes
The plunge in Apple Inc's share price will likely cause new pain for Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc , after the conglomerate suffered a big quarterly decline in its net worth that will hit its bottom line.
Apple Phone Phishing Scams Getting Better
A new phone-based phishing scam that spoofs Apple Inc. is likely to fool quite a few people. It starts with an automated call that display’s Apple’s logo, address and real phone number, warning about a data breach at the company. The scary part is that if the recipient is an iPhone user ...
Google shifted $23 billion to tax haven Bermuda in 2017: filing
Google moved 19.9 billion euros ($22.7 billion) through a Dutch shell company to Bermuda in 2017, as part of an arrangement that allows it to reduce its foreign tax bill, according to documents filed at the Dutch Chamber of Commerce.
Apple set to pull some iPhones from its German stores after Qualcomm enforces ban
Apple Inc is likely to pull some iPhone models from its German stores after Qualcomm Inc said on Thursday it posted security bonds to enforce a court order banning the sale of those iPhone models in the country.
German Apple reseller Gravis says still selling iPhones 7, 8
German Apple retailer Gravis said it was still selling iPhone 7 and 8 models at its stores and online after Qualcomm posted security bonds to enforce a court order that will ban sales of some Apple iPhones in Germany.
Apple sales should pick up when U.S.-China strike trade deal: Trump adviser
A sharp drop in Chinese economic growth will hit the profits of U.S. firms but sales by Apple Inc and other American companies should recover once Washington strikes a trade deal with Beijing, a senior White House adviser said on Thursday.
Qualcomm posts court ordered bonds to stop iPhone sales in Germany
Qualcomm Inc said on Thursday it posted security bonds of 1.34 billion euros ($1.52 billion) in order to be able to enforce a court order that will ban sales of some Apple Inc iPhones in Germany.
Apple shares slide after iPhone maker issues rare revenue warning
Apple Inc shares fell as much as 9 percent in early trading after the iPhone maker blamed weak China demand for its revenue shortfall in the holiday quarter, a clear sign of the company's struggles in the world's largest smartphone market.
Paying the price: China shoppers, stung by slowdown, take bite out of Apple
Shanghai student Xu Yechuyi wanted to buy a new iPhone last year but couldn't afford one at Apple Inc's flagship store, so she opted for a used, three-year-old iPhone 6S at less than a third of the sticker price.
Apple cuts sales forecast as China sales weaken; iPhone pricing in focus
Apple Inc on Wednesday took the rare step of cutting its quarterly sales forecast, with Chief Executive Tim Cook blaming slowing iPhone sales in China, whose economy has been dragged down by uncertainty around U.S.-China trade relations.
For Warren Buffett, sinking Apple shares a wish come true
Billionaire Warren Buffett has said he would love to see Apple Inc shares decline in price so he could buy more. He is getting his wish.
Cathay Pacific makes good on first-class ticket blunder
Cathay Pacific Airways said it would guarantee thousands of first and business-class flights sold at huge discounts after a ticketing error, calling the mistake a surprise special on New Years Day.
Nexon founder to sell controlling stake in gaming company's holding firm: Korea Economic Daily
The founder of South Korean gaming company Nexon is set to sell a controlling stake worth around $9 billion in Nexon's holding firm NXC Corp, the Korea Economic Daily newspaper reported on Thursday.