Google goes Nigerian with local accent, ‘informal’ transit routes
Commuters making their way through Nigeria can now hear travel advice in a local voice on Google Maps under new features aimed at attracting more...
Facebook to pay record $5 billion U.S. fine over privacy violations; critics call it a bargain
Facebook Inc will pay a record-breaking $5 billion fine to resolve a government probe into its privacy practices and the social media giant will restructure...
Facebook ends Microsoft, Sony access to friend data
Facebook Inc confirmed on Wednesday it will pay $5 billion to resolve a Federal Trade Commission investigation of its privacy practices and said it was...
Facebook to pay $100 million to settle with SEC over misuse of user data
Facebook Inc agreed to pay a $100 million fine to settle charges by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it misled investors for more...
Trade curbs for South Korea to hit exports of Japan’s chip-making gear: Japan lawmaker
Japan’s plan to drop South Korea from its “white list” of nations with minimum trade curbs will probably hit 630 billion yen ($5.8 billion) in...
Facebook to pay record $5 billion U.S. fine over privacy violations but critics call it a bargain
Facebook Inc will pay a record-breaking $5 billion fine to resolve a government probe into its privacy practices and the social media giant will restructure...
Toyota to use AI robot mascots at Tokyo Games
For the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Toyota Motor Corp is upping the game with AI robot mascots and a hi-tech way to fetch javelins and hammers:...
Uber, Sun Mobility tie up to offer electric three-wheelers in India
Ride hailing company Uber Technologies Inc and Bengaluru-based start-up Sun Mobility said on Wednesday they will partner to offer commuters in India electric auto-rickshaws in...
Israel’s Wix.com lifts 2019 revenue outlook as second quarter profit rises
Wix.com, which helps small businesses build and operate websites, reported higher than expected profit in the second quarter and raised its revenue forecast for 2019...
AT&T beats quarterly phone subscriber estimates
AT&T Inc on Wednesday beat Wall Street estimates for net wireless subscribers who pay a monthly bill as it grounded out some growth in a...