Axon Enterprise Inc, the leading maker of U.S. police body cameras, began shipping new devices last week with security upgrades it says could aid in thwarting and discrediting "deepfake" videos.
EU courts can order Facebook to remove illegal comments worldwide: European top court
Courts in the European Union can order Facebook to remove worldwide comments by users of its service that have been declared illegal, the European Union's highest court ruled on Thursday.
UK-based tech investor Notion Capital raises $150 million for new fund
British tech investor Notion Capital has raised $150 million for its fourth venture fund dedicated to European start-ups offering software as a service, bringing total assets under management to more than half a billion dollars.
Italy prosecutors open Netflix tax evasion investigation: source
Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation into alleged tax evasion targeting U.S. streaming service Netflix, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.
Turkey fines Facebook $282,000 over privacy breach
Turkish authorities have fined Facebook Inc 1.6 million lira ($282,000) for violation of data protection laws which affected nearly 300,000 people, the Personal Data Protection Board (KVKK) said on Thursday.
Southeast Asia's internet economy to hit $300 billion by 2025: report
Southeast Asia's internet economy is forecast to reach $300 billion by 2025 as millions of people in the region take up online shopping and embrace ride-share food delivery, an industry report said on Thursday.
Uber launches app aimed at connecting workers with businesses
Ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc said it has launched an app to connect workers with businesses needing to fill available shifts.
Malaysia proposes $20 million fine on Grab for abusive practices
Malaysia's competition regulator on Thursday proposed a fine of over 86 million ringgit ($20.53 million) on ride-hailing firm Grab for violating the country's competition law by imposing restrictive clauses on its drivers.
Southeast Asia's Internet economy to hit $100 billion this year: report
Southeast Asia's Internet economy was forecast to grow 39% this year to $100 billion as millions of people in region went online to shop for the first time and ride-share firms grew in popularity, an industry report showed on Thursday.
Amazon.com brings Alexa to Brazil, kicks off pre-orders for devices
Amazon.com Inc will launch its virtual assistant Alexa in Brazil starting this month, with plans for three different devices with the software installed, as it rapidly expands operations in Latin America's largest economy.
Privacy group says tech giants not delivering on political ads pledges
Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet's Google have failed to provide adequate transparency for global users around political advertising on their services, a privacy advocacy group said on Tuesday.
Troubles with Tesla's automated parking feature summon safety regulators
U.S. regulators are looking into parking lot crashes involving Tesla Inc cars driving themselves to their owners using the company's Smart Summon feature, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday.
Tesla deliveries miss Wall Street estimates; shares fall 6%
Tesla Inc said on Wednesday its deliveries rose less than 2% in the third quarter, missing Wall Street estimates and sending its shares down nearly 6% in trading after the bell.
Any errors in arrest of Huawei CFO were technical, Canadian government tells court
Any errors in the arrest of Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou in Canada last December were technical in nature and do not meet the requirements to suspend her extradition proceedings to the United States, government lawyers said in court on Wednesday.
Troubles with Tesla's automated parking summon safety regulators
U.S. regulators are looking into parking lot crashes involving Tesla Inc cars driving themselves to their owners using the company's Smart Summon feature, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday.
Tesla deliveries miss Wall Street target; shares fall 6%
Tesla Inc delivered fewer-than-expected vehicles in its third quarter, fueling doubts about the company's ability to turn a profit and sending its shares down nearly 6% in trading after the bell.
Snowden will make first major appearance since U.S. lawsuit at conference next month
Fugitive U.S. intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden will speak next month by video at Web Summit in Lisbon, billed by the organizers as the world's largest annual tech conference.
Florida joins Justice Department settlement with Sprint, T-Mobile
Florida has signed on to a consent agreement that the Justice Department reached with Sprint Corp and T-Mobile US Inc to allow the companies to merge, according to a court filing on Wednesday.
Vice Media to buy digital publisher Refinery29
Vice Media LLC said on Wednesday that it will buy Refinery29, an online publication focused on entertainment and lifestyle pieces for women, aiming to strengthen its content across platforms.
U.S. auto safety agency notes Tesla accidents with 'Smart Summon' feature
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday it is aware of reports of minor crashes involving Tesla Inc's Smart Summon feature that allows people to retrieve a parked vehicle remotely by using an app.
AI-driven stock-trading venue eyes U.S. exchange status, adds new pricing
Imperative Execution, an upstart, artificial intelligence-driven U.S. stock trading venue operator, is going after the business of the New York Stock Exchange and other bourses by adopting their pricing models and may soon register as an exchange, the head of the company said on Wednesday.
Huawei CFO's phone passcodes were shared to Canada police in 'error': document
Canada's border security agency admitted making an "error" while sharing passcodes of phones belonging to Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou with Canadian federal police, according to document filed as part of a hearing in a British Columbia court.
Website that allowed Huawei phones to install Google apps taken down
A China-based website that allowed for manual installation of Google's Android apps on Huawei's newly launched Mate 30 devices went offline on Wednesday after a security researcher highlighted the "backdoor" to sidestep a U.S. ban.
Snowden will make first public appearance since U.S. lawsuit at conference next month
Fugitive U.S. intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden will speak next month by video at Web Summit in Lisbon, billed by the organizers as the world's largest annual tech conference.
London court allows mass claim against Google over iPhone data
London's Court of Appeal gave the go-ahead for action against Google over claims it collected data from more than 4 million iPhone users, overturning a ruling in 2018 that in effect blocked any route to legal redress.
Google offers incognito mode for Maps in privacy push
Alphabet Inc's Google is rolling out new privacy features to its Maps, YouTube and Voice Assistant services, with options including incognito mode and automatic data deletion, the company said on Wednesday.
Malaysia's competition regulator to decide on ride-hailing firm Grab on Thursday
Malaysia's Competition Commission (MyCC) said it will announce its decision on Thursday after investigating whether ride-hailing firm Grab is anti-competitive.
Malaysia's competition regulator to announce decision on ride-hailing firm Grab
The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) will announce its proposed decision on ride-hailing firm Grab on Thursday.
Samsung ends mobile phone production in China
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has ended mobile telephone production in China, it said on Wednesday, hurt by intensifying competition from domestic rivals in the world's biggest smartphone market.
ASOS shakes up board to revive fortunes
Online fashion retailer ASOS Plc on Wednesday revamped its board by naming several new directors, including Ocado Solutions Chief Executive Officer Luke Jensen, as it looks to bounce back from a string of profit warnings.