Alibaba's Ma champions U.N. e-commerce drive for development Alibaba Executive Chairman Jack Ma said on Tuesday the Internet should be a utility available to the whole world, putting his weight behind a U.N. call for e-commerce to boost developing economies and help fight poverty. Ma, who advises the United Nations […]
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Uber looks to soar with flying taxis by 2020 After upending the taxi market with its ride-hailing service, Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] is now aiming for the skies with its flying taxis. The company expects to deploy its flying taxis in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, and Dubai by 2020, Chief Product […]
Thyssenkrupp plans to open 3D printing center this year German industrial group Thyssenkrupp plans to open its own 3D printing center this year to manufacture products for its customers, a company executive said on Tuesday. As well as producing steel, submarines and elevators, Thyssenkrupp supplies thousands of tonnes of metal […]
Nikon files patent case against ASML, Carl Zeiss over lithography tech Japan's Nikon Corp on Monday said it has initiated legal action against ASML Holding NV and Carl Zeiss AG [CZTOP.UL], saying the Dutch and Germany companies used its lithography technology without its permission. Nikon, the world's eighth-largest chip equipment […]
Microsoft Nadella banks on LinkedIn data to challenge Salesforce Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) is rolling out upgrades to its sales software that integrates data from LinkedIn, an initiative that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told Reuters was central to the company's long-term strategy for building specialized business software. The improvements to Dynamics […]
FCC chairman expected to unveil strategy to reverse net neutrality sources The head of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission is expected to unveil his strategy this week to overturn landmark 2015 net neutrality rules, a move that will kickoff a new battle over the future of the internet. Ajit Pai, […]
Tom Hanks jokes Twitter CEO inspired his character in The Circle Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks, who plays a Silicon Valley tycoon in the new film "The Circle" about a powerful social media company, teased Twitter Inc Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey on Monday that he may have been inspiration for […]
US submarine arrives in South Korea as tensions rise A US submarine has arrived in South Korea, amid worries of another North Korean missile or nuclear test. The missile-armed USS Michigan is set to join an incoming group of warships led by aircraft carrier Carl Vinson. North Korea is celebrating […]
Uber's CEO Became a Big Boy When Tim Cook Gave Him a Stern Talking To Controversial Uber CEO Travis Kalanick received a career retrospective profile in the New York Times today that covers his awkward early years and his propensity to invite conflict. Among the new information that it reveals, […]
AT&T Releases 300MB Update For Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Plus AT&T started pushing out its first software update for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus, The Android Soul reports, stating that the 5.8-inch smartphone on the wireless carrier’s network is receiving the firmware build G950USQU1AQD9, while its 6.2-inch […]
