Chinese AI start-up Megvii files for Hong Kong IPO of at least $500 million
Chinese AI firm Megvii Technology Ltd, backed by Alibaba, has filed in Hong Kong to conduct an IPO targeting proceeds of at least $500 million,...
U.S. lawmaker says still concerned about Facebook cryptocurrency after Swiss meetings
The chair of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee said on Sunday she remained concerned about Facebook’s plans for a digital currency after meeting the...
Trump, UK’s Johnson discuss Huawei on G7 sidelines
U.S. President Donald Trump and Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussed Huawei and 5G technology at a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a G7...
UK PM Johnson orders airport scanner upgrade by 2022
British Prime Minister Johnson on Saturday ordered all British airports to upgrade to the latest 3-D baggage scanning technology by December 2022....
France says social media platforms will still sign hate speech pledge
France said it was optimistic that U.S.-based social media platforms including Facebook and Snapchat would still sign a pledge to fight online hate speech despite...
France delays signing of Internet pledge amid U.S. pressure
France delayed the planned signing of a pledge by Internet platforms to fight hate speech online amid pressure from the United States, a French minister...
Trump says U.S. would tax French wine in response to digital tax
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated criticism of a French proposal to levy a tax aimed at big U.S. technology companies and threatened again...
FTC, AT&T settle 2014 lawsuit over data slowdowns: court
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and AT&T Inc reached a settlement agreement on a 2014 case that accused the company of slowing down data sent...
Qualcomm interim CFO David Wise to retire
Chipmaker Qualcomm Inc said on Friday interim Chief Financial Officer Dave Wise will retire, effective immediately, and named Akash Palkhiwala as a temporary replacement....
App looks to get tips from coffee drinkers to Colombia growers
An app that sends money in the form of tips from appreciative caffeine devotees around the world to coffee growers in Colombia could help farmers...