U.S. tightens exports to China's chipmaker SMIC, citing risk of military use
Suppliers of certain equipment to Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation will now have to apply for individual export licenses.
Google Maps coronavirus update helps users navigate through hotspots
The data featured in the COVID layer is available for all 220 countries and territories that Google Maps supports.
Justice Department asks judge to allow US to bar WeChat from US app stores
The government wants to bar Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google from offering WeChat for download in U.S. app stores
Facebook oversight board set to launch just before election
Facebook Inc’s independent Oversight Board is set to launch in October, just ahead of the November presidential election.
Apple critics form coalition to challenge App Store fees
A group of Apple's critics plan to advocate for legal and regulatory action against the iPhone's App Store practices.
Shopify data breach by 'rogue' employees exposes nearly 200 merchants; customers potentially at risk
Data belonging to nearly 200 merchants who used the e-commerce company Shopify was compromised by a pair of “rogue” employees, officials recently announced.
Arizona Democratic candidate launches first Snapchat AR lens for a Senate race
Arizona's Democratic Senate candidate Mark Kelly's campaign team launched its own Snapchat account on Wednesday, including the first-ever custom Snapchat AR lens from a Senate campaign.
Sephora launches one-hour delivery with Instacart
Instacart expands grocery delivery platform to delivering makeup, skincare and beauty products with Sephora.
Twitter backlash after Breonna Taylor tweets deleted, calls to 'burn' Louisville go unchecked
Twitter is facing backlash after users complained that posts about Breonna Taylor were removed while posts calling to "burn down" Louisville were not.
California moves to end sales of new gas-powered cars
California will outlaw sales of new gasoline-powered passenger cars and trucks by 2035, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday, a move he says will cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35% in the nation’s most populous state.
AG Barr not sold on TikTok deal, as company fights US ban
A TikTok-Oracle combo remains on ice as White House insiders pooh pooh the deal.
TikTok scammers make $500,000 by promoting fraudulent apps: Report
Researchers have discovered three TikTok accounts that were promoting at least seven scam apps on the video-sharing platform.
China should block US TikTok deal, state media says: 'A trick to take over TikTok'
Chinese state media is suggesting China should block a U.S. TikTok deal.
Corsair Gaming sinks in Nasdaq IPO
Corsair Gaming Inc. shares slid 11% in their opening trade on the Nasdaq.
Pinterest sees record downloads with iOS 14 update
Pinterest has seen a surge in downloads since Apple released its iOS 14 update.
Amazon denies working with Echelon on 'Prime Bike,' Echelon CEO calls it 'miscommunication'
Although Amazon denied any affiliation with Echelon's "Prime Bike," Echelon CEO Lou Lentine classified it as a "misunderstanding."
Huawei's supply chain has been 'attacked', says chairman
The U.S. last month further tightened restrictions to choke Huawei's access to commercially available chips
EA Sports' 'Madden Championship Series' scores major sponsors amid gaming boom
This year’s “Madden Championship Series” features a $1.4 million total prize pool.
Tesla could produce $25K electric car within 3 years, Elon Musk says
Tesla is aiming to manufacture a “compelling” $25,000 electric vehicle within the next three years by making use of improved battery technology, CEO Elon Musk said Tuesday during the company’s “Battery Day” presentation.
Tesla rival? Bill Gates-backed electric vehicle battery startup comes into limelight
A $4.3 billion battery-making company backed by Bill Gates could rival Tesla.



















