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Markets

Wall Street rises, boosted by tech stocks

NEW YORK: Gains in beaten-down technology shares and Boeing led U.S. stock indexes higher on Wednesday, after...

Published 30 Sep, 2021 04:15am

World

Google tells EU court payments to phone makers gave Android a chance against Apple

Google says payments merely a promotional opportunity
EU says they are pinnacle of illegal interlocking practices
EU court judgment likely next year

Published 29 Sep, 2021 05:06pm

Technology

Many Apple, Tesla suppliers halt production in China amid power pinch

Several key Apple and Tesla suppliers said they had halted production on Sunday at some of their Chinese facilities...

Updated 27 Sep, 2021 12:15pm

Technology

EU to impose universal phone charger, in blow to Apple

BRUSSELS: The European Union announced on Thursday that it will impose a universal charger for smartphones, setting...

Published 24 Sep, 2021 04:40am

Opinion

Critics warn of Apple, Google ‘chokepoint’ repression

The global dominance of tech giants serves as a convenient online chokepoint for authoritarian governments to crack...

Published 19 Sep, 2021 03:56am

Technology

Telegram messenger blocks Russia opposition bot during vote

MOSCOW: Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's "Smart Voting" bot has disappeared from the Telegram messenger app...

Updated 18 Sep, 2021 01:55pm

Technology

Critics warn of Apple, Google 'chokepoint' repression

The companies were facing international outrage after pulling a Russian opposition voting app off their online marketplaces in response to authorities' escalating pressure

Published 18 Sep, 2021 09:25am

Technology

Apple issues fix for flaw linked to Pegasus spyware

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple released a fix Monday for a weakness that can let the spyware at the heart of the Pegasus...

Published 14 Sep, 2021 08:39am

Technology

Impact of Apple app store court ruling

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple was forced to loosen the grip it holds on its App Store payment system, after US judge ruled...

Published 13 Sep, 2021 05:46am

Technology

Apple rebuffs Epic request to restore Fortnite developer account in South Korea

Apple is battling a lawsuit filed last year by Epic Games, alleging that the smartphone maker has abused its dominance in the market for mobile apps

Published 10 Sep, 2021 10:51am

Technology

US and EU to seek harmony on big tech regulation

BRUSSELS: Top officials from the EU and US later will this month try to attune their strategies on regulating big...

Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am

World

Russia accuses Google, Apple of election interference

MOSCOW: Russia said Thursday that Google and Apple's refusal to remove jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's app...

Published 03 Sep, 2021 04:58am

Technology

Apple plans to loosen App Store payment policy

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple announced on Wednesday it will loosen some of its App Store policies, allowing media apps to...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 09:44am

Print

South Korea bans app payment monopolies in world first

SEOUL: South Korean MPs on Tuesday passed a law banning Apple and Google from forcing app developers to use the tech...

Published 01 Sep, 2021 04:15am

Technology

Apple announces App Store concessions as pressure grows

The change will allow small developers to inform their customers of alternative payment options beyond the official App Store

Published 27 Aug, 2021 01:34pm

World

Biden and tech bosses talk cybersecurity after ransomware attacks

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden gathered Wednesday with business and government leaders to discuss improving...

Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am

Technology

South Korea parliament committee votes to curb Google, Apple commission dominance

That vote could come on Wednesday, although South Korean news agency Yonhap reported that parliament would act at a later date

Published 25 Aug, 2021 11:04am

Print

Big Tech rolls on as investors shrug off regulatory pressure

WASHINGTON: Pressure is rising on Big Tech firms, signaling tougher regulation in Washington and elsewhere that ...

Published 16 Aug, 2021 07:02am

Technology

Apple defends child protection features over privacy concerns

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Friday defended new child protection features that would check images uploaded to its cloud...

Published 16 Aug, 2021 05:59am

Technology

Apple defends child protection features over privacy concerns

Software chief Federighi says the new tools do not make Apple's systems and devices less secure or confidential

Updated 14 Aug, 2021 12:52pm

Technology

Apple's child protection features spark concern within its own ranks

Apple employees have flooded an Apple internal Slack channel with more than 800 messages on the plan announced a week ago

Published 13 Aug, 2021 11:09am

Technology

Apple supplier Foxconn's Q2 profit beats estimates

The Taiwanese firm reported April-June net profit of T$29.779 billion

Published 12 Aug, 2021 11:30am

Opinion

Apple revives encryption debate with move on child exploitation

Apple’s announcement that it would scan encrypted messages for evidence of child sexual abuse has revived debate ...

Published 08 Aug, 2021 03:38am

Print

Amazon hit with record EU data privacy fine

NEW YORK: Amazon.com Inc has been hit with a record $886.6 million (746 million euros) European Union fine for...

Published 31 Jul, 2021 04:46am

Markets

Amazon quarterly profit jumps but shares slide

Amazon has faced criticism over its workplace policies but has argued that it pays above-average wages and invested billions for employee safety

Published 30 Jul, 2021 10:22am

Markets

Early trade: Wall Street opens mixed after positive earnings deluge

NEW YORK: US stocks were mixed in early trading Wednesday after a flood of quarterly earnings, including from big...

Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am

Markets

Nikkei slips on Wall Street retreat, record virus cases in Tokyo

Bicycle maker Shimano jumped 4.2% after it raised its profit forecast above analysts' average estimate

Published 28 Jul, 2021 11:45am

Markets

Asia equities tick up, as investors look to the US

Japan's Nikkei rose 0.58%
Chinese blue chips rose 0.15%, and the Hong Kong benchmark rose 0.31%, though real estate, healthcare, education stocks were still down

Published 27 Jul, 2021 10:37am

Markets

Wall Street ends down as Delta variant drives fears

NEW YORK: Wall Street ended lower on Friday, weighed down by declines in Amazon, Apple and other heavyweight...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

Markets

Tuesday’s early trade: S&P, Nasdaq scale new peaks

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq scaled new peaks on Tuesday, helped by a rise in mega-cap stocks and a...

Published 14 Jul, 2021 03:59am