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U.S. pulled out of stalled talks on digital services taxes: Lighthizer

On June 17, 2020 By // No comments:

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin decided to pull out of negotiations on digital services taxes with European Union officials after they failed to make any progress, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said on Wednesday.

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Facebook removes hundreds more accounts as right-wing violence spreads

On June 16, 2020 By // No comments:

Facebook on Tuesday removed almost 900 accounts associated with the far-right Proud Boys and American Guard, including those belonging to Proud Boys supporters who marched into a protest zone in Seattle Monday and confronted anti-racist demonstrators.

from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/3ftat24

The future of media: more digital and more economic pain, Reuters Institute says

On June 15, 2020 By // No comments:

The coronavirus outbreak has prompted a significant increase in news consumption but the economic turmoil is forcing news businesses to accelerate their move to digital, The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism said.

from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/2AE03hm

U.S. companies can work with Huawei on 5G, other standards: Commerce Department

On June 15, 2020 By // No comments:

The United States on Monday confirmed a Reuters report that it will amend its prohibitions on U.S. companies doing business with China's Huawei [HWT.UL] to allow them to work together on setting standards for next-generation 5G networks.

from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/2B92DvG

Huawei CFO raises new argument to fight U.S. extradition in Canada court

On June 15, 2020 By // No comments:

Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou is raising a new argument in a Canadian court in a bid to fight extradition to the United States on bank fraud charges, court documents released on Monday showed.

from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/2YBRHyN

Crunch time for China's robot startups as pandemic brings pain and opportunities

On June 14, 2020 By // No comments:

With glowing blue eyes and trusting feline features, a new robot cat by Chinese startup Elephant Robotics seems happily oblivious to the worries of CEO Joey Song as he shows it off at the company's lab in Shenzhen.

from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/3e4mpqD

Facebook fires employee who protested inaction on Trump posts

On June 12, 2020 By // No comments:

Facebook Inc fired an employee who had criticized Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg's decision not to take action against inflammatory posts by U.S. President Donald Trump this month, citing his tweet challenging a colleague's silence on the issue.

from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/2XUIZwu

Canada spy agency warned of 'shock waves' from arrest of Huawei founder's daughter

On June 12, 2020 By // No comments:

Canada's intelligence agency warned that arresting the daughter of billionaire Huawei founder Ren Zheng would set off global "shock waves" and seriously affect ties with China, just before her detention in Vancouver on a U.S. extradition request, new court documents show.

from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/2UIe6tc

California startup aims to monitor social distancing and face masks using drones

On June 11, 2020 By // No comments:

Airspace Systems, a California startup company that makes drones that can hunt down and capture other drones, on Thursday released new software for monitoring social distancing and face-mask wearing from the air.

from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/3cW2mcP

Zoom says China demanded shutting activists' accounts over Tiananmen event

On June 11, 2020 By // No comments:

Zoom Video Communications Inc said on Thursday the Chinese government demanded the termination of four public meetings held on its video conferencing platform on June 4 to commemorate the 31st anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown.

from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/2XSm0BZ

Apple, YouTube unveil $100 million funds to support black causes amid U.S. protests

On June 11, 2020 By // No comments:

Apple Inc said on Thursday it will increase spending with black-owned suppliers as part of a $100 million racial equity and justice initiative, while Google-owned YouTube said it will spend $100 million to fund black artists.

from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/2UAHKAB

Spider-Man, Gran Turismo among games for new PS5, Sony says

On June 11, 2020 By // No comments:

Sony Corp on Friday unveiled a host of titles for its upcoming PlayStation 5 console, including a sequel to its hit 'Spider-Man' title and the latest 'Gran Turismo' racer, as it builds anticipation ahead of the planned year-end launch.

from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/3fgQhQQ

Amazon pauses police use of its facial recognition tech for a year

On June 10, 2020 By // No comments:

Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday said it was implementing a one-year moratorium on police use of its facial recognition software, halting a business it long defended as many protested law enforcement brutality against people of color.

from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/2XToWP4