Tag: Consumer electronics
China’s leaders vow to become self-reliant technology power
BEIJING (AP) — China’s leaders are vowing to make their country a self-reliant “technology power” as a feud with Washington cuts access to U.S....
Chinese leaders focus on tech as they make 5-year plan
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leaders met Monday to formulate an economic blueprint for the next five years that is expected to emphasize development of...
New Huawei phone comes at crucial time for Chinese company
LONDON (AP) — Huawei’s new smartphone has an upgraded camera, its latest advanced chipset and a better battery. What it may not have outside...
Analysis: Racial inequity in who takes career, tech courses
Alphina Kamara wonders what might have happened if she’d been introduced to science and engineering careers at her high school in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Nonprofit app aims to help unblock global air travel
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A nonprofit foundation is testing a smartphone app that could make it easier for international airline passengers to securely show...
Justice Dept. files landmark antitrust case against Google
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Tuesday sued Google for abusing its dominance in online search and advertising — the government’s most significant...
DC debuts smartphone-based COVID-19 exposure alert system
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s capital has become one of the first jurisdictions in the country to employ a new COVID-19 notification system, a...
European nations mixed in their response to virus spikes
Countries across Europe are battling coronavirus infection spikes with new lockdowns, curfews, face mask orders and virus tracking smart phone apps.
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Apple unveils new iPhones for faster 5G wireless networks
Apple unveiled four new iPhones equipped with technology for use with faster new 5G wireless networks, hoping that demand for higher data speeds will...
Low tech talk in Google, Oracle high tech copyright clash
WASHINGTON (AP) — The topic was high tech: the code behind smartphones.
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Google unveils latest Pixel phone, rolls out new TV service
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Google will try to make a bigger splash in the smartphone market with a cheaper high-end model while it...
Walmart looks to airports as inspiration of new store layout
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is getting inspiration from the airport terminal as it revamps the layout and signage of its stores to speed...
Federal judge postpones Trump ban on popular app TikTok
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Sunday postponed a Trump administration order that would have banned the popular video sharing app TikTok...
Apple’s smaller rivals unite to fight iPhone app store rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — Spotify and the makers of Fortnite and Tinder are taking on Apple and Google as part of a newly formed coalition...
As Europe faces 2nd wave of virus, tracing apps lack impact
LONDON (AP) — Mobile apps tracing new COVID-19 cases were touted as a key part of Europe’s plan to beat the coronavirus outbreak. Seven...
Apple debuts discount watch, but no new iPhones … yet
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Apple introduced a cheaper version of its smartwatch, its latest attempt to broaden the appeal of its trend-setting products...
Germany: Nationwide warning test fails in some places
BERLIN (AP) — People in Germany braced themselves for shrieking sirens Thursday morning but instead got deafening silence in many places as the first...
Apple delays debut of anti-tracking tool in iPhone software
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EU unveils plan to secure raw materials, cut dependency
BRUSSELS (AP) — Worried...
Samsung touts $2,000 foldable phone as a ‘VIP’ experience
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP)...
Huawei ends sports sponsor deal over Australia ‘trade war’
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) —...
US rolls out free app for alerts on vehicle recalls
DETROIT (AP) — The...
AP EXCLUSIVE: US faces back-to-school laptop shortage
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —...
AP EXCLUSIVE: US faces back-to-school laptop shortage
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Zero G: Some German mobile users still waiting for a signal
HARNEKOP, Germany (AP) —...
China says US damaging global trade with Huawei sanctions
BEIJING (AP) — China...
Trump administration imposes new Huawei restrictions
The Trump administration is...
UK begins testing a new app to fight COVID-19 spread
LONDON (AP) — Britain...
Microsoft back in the smartphone business with its new Duo
Microsoft is back to...
Android phones to track quakes; California gets alert system
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) —...
MTA asks Apple’s help to solve iPhone mask issues
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Huawei: Smartphone chips running out under US sanctions
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese...
Virginia first to roll out pandemic app from Apple, Google
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) —...
Samsung’s new phones test consumer demand for pricey gadgets
Samsung aims to lift...
Officials: School laptops held up ahead of new academic year
About 4,000 new laptop...
Sony’s profit up as people staying home play video games
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese...
Samsung, Apple to boost cellphone manufacturing in India
NEW DELHI (AP) —...
Huawei overtakes Samsung as top smartphone seller: report
LONDON (AP) — A...
In reversal, CES gadget show won’t be in-person after all
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Garmin acknowledges cyberattack, doesn’t mention ransomware
BOSTON (AP) — The...
Garmin fitness tracking service goes down, frustrating users
LONDON (AP) — GPS...
Google to invest $4.5 billion in India’s Jio digital company
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Ethiopia enters 3rd week of internet shutdown after unrest
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Ethiopia...
Facebook’s software kit to blame for popular apps crashing
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) —...
Pandemic forces some patients to phone in doctor visits
Video telemedicine took off...
