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Security firm says Chinese company collected phone users' texts
AFP, Published on 16/11/2016
» WASHINGTON - A US security company says a Chinese-made smartphone popular in the United States forwarded detailed user data and user texts back to a Chinese server without the phone owner's knowledge.
Tesla reaches $2.6 bn deal to buy SolarCity
AFP, Published on 01/08/2016
» NEW YORK - Electric car maker Tesla said Monday it won agreement from SolarCity to acquire the solar power company for $2.6 billion, confirming a deal that has been criticized on Wall Street.
China smartphone maker Xiaomi buys Microsoft patents
AFP, Published on 01/06/2016
» SHANGHAI - Upstart smartphone maker Xiaomi has bought nearly 1,500 patents from US technology giant Microsoft, the companies and reports said, as part of a "global partnership" that will help the Chinese firm expand outside its home market.
Uber partners with major Chinese auto maker
AFP, Published on 23/12/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - Uber on Tuesday announced a partnership with a major Chinese auto maker as the controversial ride-sharing service revved its efforts in the country.
PlayStation 4 console sales top 30 million
AFP, Published on 26/11/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - Sony on Wednesday announced that PlayStation 4 video game consoles have sold at a furious pace, topping 30 million units worldwide.
Read while commuting? Self-driving cars have you covered
AFP, Published on 19/11/2015
» LOS ANGELES - Ever dreamt of kicking back, letting go of the wheel and reading the paper on the commute to work? In large cities, that could soon be a reality, say auto manufacturers.
iPhones still made in 'despicable' conditions
AFP, Published on 23/10/2015
» WASHINGTON - An Apple contractor factory in China houses its workers in overcrowded dormitories lined with mould and crawling with bed bugs, a labor watchdog alleged on Thursday.
Tech funding surging despite bubble fears: survey
AFP, Published on 14/10/2015
» WASHINGTON - Investors poured increasing amounts of cash into startups in the third quarter, defying fears of a bubble in the tech sector, a survey showed Wednesday.
Sony cuts PlayStation 4 price to match Xbox One
AFP, Published on 09/10/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - Sony sliced $50 off the price of PlayStation 4 video game consoles Thursday, matching that of rival Xbox One ahead of the frantic holiday shopping season.
Alibaba joins China arms maker to offer location services
AFP, Published on 20/08/2015
» SHANGHAI - Internet giant Alibaba has joined forces with China's biggest defence company to offer location-based services using a homegrown satellite navigation system that competes with the US GPS network, the firms said.