Dodging Supplier Ban, Huawei Makes Phone Without U.S. Parts
The development shows Huawei can get around the U.S. sanctions to make a high-end smartphone, but without access to Google software, it remains hamstrung.
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Interview Highlights YouTube’s Content Moderation Woes
How YouTube handles controversial content is likely to be a closely watched issue in tech, especially as the U.S. presidential election approaches.
Black Friday Set Online Sales Record
A record online sales tally for Black Friday is forcing traditional retailers to shift hiring and delivery strategies to keep up with consumer habits.
Google Faces New EU Antitrust Probe Over Data Collection
The new probe comes on top of other EU investigations of Google and means its handling of consumer data is under scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic.
Facebook Adds Correction Notice to Singapore Post
Facebook put a correction notice on a post at the demand of the Singapore government, the first time an online platform has complied with a law meant to combat falsehoods.
Chinese Authorities Taking Hard Line Against ‘Deep Fakes'
China's regulatory move is just the latest against deep fakes, which are getting more scrutiny from regulators around the world.
Singapore Orders Facebook to Change Post, Escalating Tensions
It's the first time Singapore is using a new law to try and force the change of a user's post by a tech platform.
Peloton Shares Jump on Black Friday Traffic
The company's shares have been rising recently, and got a further boost from an analyst endorsement Friday.
Intel Says Qualcomm Tactics Forced Sale of Modem Business
Intel has urged a court to deny Qualcomm's appeal against an antitrust ruling that said Qualcomm had abused its market position.
Oakland’s New Building Boom, With Few Tech Jobs
Oakland recently saw its first downtown office tower completed in more than a decade. What does that mean for the East Bay tech economy?
The Viacom-CBS Merger, Then and Now
Comparing the 2000 CBS-Viacom merger with the current combination shows how the media industry has stagnated.
Black Beats Buffett in Battle for Tech Data
The bidding war comes as private equity companies’ interest in tech distributors has increased in recent years.
LG Aims to Revive Mobile Business With Executive Shakeup
The moves are meant to help revive LG's mobile division, which has been hurt by stiff competition from Samsung and other rivals
Indian Lending Startups Use Illegal Tactics to Collect Debts
Using personal data to make lending decisions can be problematic as countries wrestle with privacy challenges among startups.
Xiaomi’s Revenue Growth Slowed Dramatically in 3Q
The company's lackluster earnings highlight challenges to its business model, under which it accepts thin margins and hopes to sell services to users.
China Takes Another Step to Eliminate Peer-to-Peer Lending
Beijing's crackdown already has forced many peer-to-peer lenders to shut down or focus on other services.
Robinhood Pulls Bank Charter Application
The decision follows earlier fumbles by Robinhood as it tries to disrupt banking and brokerage services.
Twitter Halts Plan to Delete Inactive Accounts
The company's about-face was prompted by concerns that it will delete the accounts of those who are deceased.
DOJ Drops Probe Into Wireless Carrier Collusion
The Justice Department says it will continue to monitor the carriers as they adopt newer technologies.
Juniper Networks Once Again Hires New CTO From Google
Thechange comes amid a strategy shift at Juniper, which is trying to widen its customer base as its traditional business declines.
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