HBO social media hacked in latest cyber security breach HBO’s Facebook and Twitter accounts have been compromised in the latest cyber security breach to hit the firm. A group called OurMine appeared to take control of the main HBO accounts, as well as those for the network’s shows including Game […]
Mark Zuckerberg pledges to remove physical threats from Facebook after Charlottesville Mark Zuckerberg condemned the actions of white supremacists at last weekend’s deadly rally in Charlottesville, Va., pledging to remove any threats of physical harm made on Facebook. “With the potential for more rallies, we’re watching the situation closely,” the […]
Tech companies urge Supreme Court to boost cellphone privacy More than a dozen high technology companies and the biggest wireless operator in the United States, Verizon Communications Inc (VZ.N), have called on the U.S. Supreme Court to make it harder for government officials to access individuals’ sensitive cellphone data. The […]
Elliott discloses NXP stake, to push for higher price in Qualcomm deal Activist investor Elliott Management Corp on Friday disclosed a 6 percent stake in chipmaker NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI.O) and indicated it was pushing for a higher price tag in NXP’s pending sale to Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) for $38 […]
Tesla lowers price of Model X, saying margins improved Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) on Friday lowered the base price of its Model X SUV to $79,500 and said improving margins were behind the move, which came as the automaker is ramping up production of its new lower-priced Model 3. Some analysts […]
Apple to launch watches that can make calls Bloomberg Apple Inc plans to release a version of its smartwatch later this year that can connect directly to cellular networks, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Some of the new models for the Apple Watch will be […]
Volkswagen brand CEO says Tesla has abilities Volkswagen lacks Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) the world’s largest carmaker by sales, is looking to loss-making startup Tesla (TSLA.O) for inspiration on how to improve its core business, the VW brand’s chief executive Herbert Diess said in an interview published on VW’s website. Asked who […]
Viacom weak forecast shows need for merger analysts Viacom Inc could gain a leg up in negotiations with distributors and ward off declines in U.S. ad revenue and sales by finding a merger partner, analysts said on Friday. Shares of Viacom, which owns MTV and Comedy Central, plunged as much […]
Google tests publishing tech similar to Snapchat source Alphabet Inc’s Google is developing technology that media companies could use to create stories similar to those found on Snapchat’s “Discover” platform, a person familiar with the plans said on Friday. Google’s project, dubbed “Stamp,” is in the early stages of testing […]
Uber knowingly rented out faulty cars, WSJ says; firm says problem fixed Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] knowingly rented its drivers defective cars at risk of catching fire, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, and the ride-hailing firm said it moved to fix the problem after one of the vehicles […]
