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Tesla Investigates As Model S Bursts Into Flames In Shanghai
The car was gutted by a fire that began whilst it was stationary in a parking garage, firefighters said
Samsung Postpones Galaxy Fold Launch Over Screen Failures
Company says it will push back folding smartphone debut after some reviewers found displays developed faults after less than 48 hours of use
Most Hacked Passwords Revealed By NCSC
Riskiest passwords to use revealed by UK cybersecurity agency, includes “123456” and “password”
Samsung Halts Galaxy Fold Media Events In China
After a few display issues, Samsung delays Chinese media events for innovative Galaxy Fold smartphone
UK Government Offers Information Via Alexa, Google Home
Smart speakers can now be used to access more than 12,000 pieces of government information
CloudBees Acquires Electric Cloud To Create Developer ‘Powerhouse’
Buyout brings range of software development tools around continuous integration/continuous delivery under one roof
FBI Investigating Ransomware Attack That Took Live Broadcast Offline
The Weather Channel went offline for more than an hour after its systems were locked by malware
Oracle Warns Users Of Critical Security Flaws
The firm fixed nearly 300 bugs across its products, saying many were at risk of being actively exploited
Pinterest, Zoom Surge As Tech ‘Unicorns’ Return To Favour
Shares trade higher in the start-ups, both of which have avoided the heavy losses typical of other high-flying tech debuts
CIA Alleges Huawei Accepted Funds From Chinese Military
The allegations from the US’ intelligence agency are the latest to pile pressure on Huawei in the West
WannaCry ‘Hero’ Marcus Hutchins Pleads Guilty To FBI Malware Charges
British malware researcher, 24, plead guilty to two of the FBI’s charges in exchange for authorities dropping the other eight
Apple Opens Up About Recycling iPhones Via Robot
Apple shows off robot called Daisy that can disassemble 200 iPhones per hour in both the US and Holland
BBM To Close End Of May
The king is dead, long live the king? Consumer version of BBM will be axed, as enteprise addition opens to everyone
Facebook Bans Far Right Groups
Hate crackdown continues as Facebook bans Nick Griffin, Britain First, BNP and National Front
Google To Give Android Users Choice Of Browser, Search Engine
‘No more penalties please EU’, as Google confirms browser and search choice for Android users
Cloud
China ‘Delays’ Enforcement Of Data Law As Trade Talks Continue
Chinese regulators are reportedly looking to avoid a fresh confrontation with US companies amidst sensitive trade negotiations
CloudBees Acquires Electric Cloud To Create Developer ‘Powerhouse’
Buyout brings range of software development tools around continuous integration/continuous delivery under one roof
Canonical Launches Ubuntu 19.04
New open source Linux distribution comes with a number of upgrades for open infrastructures
Hackers Access Microsoft Email Accounts
The breach occurred at the beginning of this year after attackers compromised a customer support representative’s login credentials
Networks
China ‘Delays’ Enforcement Of Data Law As Trade Talks Continue
Chinese regulators are reportedly looking to avoid a fresh confrontation with US companies amidst sensitive trade negotiations
Which? Study Ranks Vodafone Worst Network For Eighth Year Running
Customers give Vodafone and other large networks poor rankings, with GiffGaff and other small operators at the top of the list
CIA Alleges Huawei Accepted Funds From Chinese Military
The allegations from the US’ intelligence agency are the latest to pile pressure on Huawei in the West
Vodafone Gigafast Ad Banned After Virgin Complaint
Gigafast broadband service advert gets Vodafone into hot water with advertising watchdog
Green IT
Apple Opens Up About Recycling iPhones Via Robot
Apple shows off robot called Daisy that can disassemble 200 iPhones per hour in both the US and Holland
Toyota Offers Free Access To Hybrid Car Tech
Hybrid car pioneer Toyota offers free access to technology patents, as move to full electric vehicles continues
Oslo To Wireless Charge Electric Taxi Fleet
Way of the future? Norway’s capital to charge electric taxis wirelessly via charging plate built into road
CES 2019: AI, Home Tech, Cars and Robots To Feature
Tech show gets underway in Las Vegas with number of announcements centred around AI, the home, and robots
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