New tech news site The Markup says ousted editor Angwin to return
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Julia Angwin, who was ousted in April as editor-in-chief of The Markup, a technology-focused start-up she co-founded, has been rehired, the...
Exclusive: High-security locks for government and banks hacked by researcher
Hackers could crack open high-security electronic locks by monitoring their power, allowing thieves to steal cash in automated teller machines, narcotics in pharmacies and government...
Nokia says Brazil 5G auction may be world’s biggest yet
Finnish telecoms equipment maker Nokia Oyj expects Brazil to host the world’s biggest-ever single auction for fifth-generation (5G) spectrum next year, a senior executive told...
Exclusive: Smartphone protective case maker Zagg fields buyout interest – sources
Zagg Inc, a U.S. manufacturer of protective cases for smartphones and tablets, is weighing options that include a potential sale after attracting acquisition interest from...
Bitcoin as a safe haven? More a speculative bet, market players say
Bitcoin’s recent gains as stocks plummeted on U.S.-China trade tensions reflect not so much its safe-haven credentials but its potential for quick gains, cryptocurrency and...
Swedish fintech Klarna valued at $5.5 billion in funding round
Online payments firm Klarna, which has attracted a growing following with its “buy now, pay later” service for shoppers, said on Tuesday it had raised...
Sprint to launch Chinese-made OnePlus 5G smartphone in U.S.
Sprint Corp said on Tuesday it would launch a 5G smartphone made by OnePlus, becoming the second U.S. wireless carrier after T-Mobile to offer a...
Amazon Music cuts monthly price to 99 cents for students with Prime subscription
Amazon.com Inc on Tuesday lowered the price of its paid music service to 99 cents per month from $4.99 for students with a Prime subscription....
Exclusive: China warns India of ‘reverse sanctions’ if Huawei is blocked – sources
China has told India not to block its Huawei Technologies from doing business in the country, warning there could be consequences for Indian firms operating...
Japanese flying car successfully hovers during test flight
Japanese electronics manufacturer NEC Corporation unveiled a prototype flying car that stayed in the air for almost a minute during a test in Japan this...