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A recall campaign intended to address issues with braking systems on certain 2019 General Motors trucks and sedans may have introduced a new issue, the automaker has acknowledged, and thousands of owners driving repaired vehicles may need to return to their service departments for another update. The
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Coronavirus: 'Little Peanut' robot delivers food to people in quarantine in China
A hotel in China being used to quarantine people suspected of having coronavirus has employed a robot to deliver food.The ‘Little Peanut’ robot was filmed carrying out its duties at a hotel in Hangzhou, China, where passengers from a flight carrying people infected with the deadly virus were staying.
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Apple's iPhone strength is back and analysts say it is here to stay
At least 15 brokerages raised their price targets on the company's stock on Wednesday, with D.A. Davidson setting the most bullish price target of $385, well above the stock's current median price target of $325. "We see Apple's December 2019 quarter as a microcosm for its calendar
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Google working on call-recording feature for native smartphone app
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UK urged to reconsider allowing Huawei to help build 5G network by US
The US has urged Britain to look again at its decision to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei a limited role in the development of its next-generation 5G telecoms network.Arriving in the UK for meetings with Boris Johnson and foreign secretary Dominic Raab, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said that Huawei
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Leaked report shows United Nations suffered hack
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Samsung's new folding flip phone revealed in huge leak
New details about Samsung’s next folding phone – expected to be called the Galaxy Z Flip – have been revealed in a comprehensive leak.German tech publication Winfuture uncovered fresh information about the highly-anticipated smartphone, revealing previously unknown specs, features and images.
FinanceBloomberg VideosHuawei Dodges Blanket EU Ban From 5G Networks
Jan.29 -- European Union Commission Vice-President Margrethe Vestager speaks at a news conference in Brussels about the decision to stop short of an outright ban of Chinese suppliers such as Huawei Technologies Co. from lucrative 5G contracts, as warnings and threats by Donald Trump’s administration
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Pompeo to Britain: Look again at Huawei 5G decision
The United States on Wednesday urged Britain to rethink its decision to allow China's Huawei a role in 5G networks, cautioning that American information would only be allowed to pass across trusted networks. Prime Minister Boris Johnson granted Huawei a limited role in Britain's 5G mobile network
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Factbox: Electric vehicle subsidies under pressure in some Tesla core markets
Below is a summary of electric vehicle subsidy policies in Tesla's core countries ranked by market size, according to analyst estimates and country vehicle registration data. The U.S. federal government is subsidizing electric cars with a $7,500 consumer tax break for the first 200,000 vehicles
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Airbnb backs creation of EU digital regulator after court win
Short-term home rental company Airbnb said on Wednesday it backed calls for a European Union digital regulator after winning a landmark EU case that meant it would be classified as an online platform rather than a property agent. It said the body should form part of discussions around the EU's proposed
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UK PM Johnson says Huawei decision helps Britain, does not hurt U.S. ties
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he wanted to ensure people have access to the best technology but that a decision on allowing Huawei a limited role in Britain's 5G network would not harm cooperation with the United States. "I want to assure ... the country that I think it'
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AT&T revenue falls short of estimates as satellite TV sheds subscribers
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EU stops short of recommending ban on China's Huawei
The European Union unveiled security guidelines for next generation high-speed wireless networks that stop short of calling for a ban on Huawei, in the latest setback for the U.S. campaign against the Chinese tech company. The EU's executive Commission on Wednesday outlined a set of strategic and
FinanceBloomberg VideosHow Will Huawei Factor In to EU’s 5G Security Risk Plan?
Jan.29 -- The European Union will unveil its plan on 5G security risks Wednesday and is expected to tell its member states to consider excluding high-risk suppliers from parts of their network, but won’t encourage a de facto ban of Huawei Technologies Co. Bloomberg’s Maria Tadeo reports on "Bloomberg
FinanceBloomberg VideosU.K. Lawmaker Morgan: Confident We Can Mitigate Risks With Huawei
Jan.29 -- U.K. Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan discusses the U.K.’s decision to give Huawei a partial 5G role, how it may impact intelligence sharing with the U.S. and if the decision was part of a trade deal with China. She speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: European Open.”
NewsAFP RelaxISS to gain a habitable, potentially cushy, commercial module in 2024
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EU deals another blow to U.S., allowing members to decide on Huawei's 5G role
The EU followed Britain's example on Wednesday, allowing members to decide what part China's Huawei Technologies [HWT.UL] can play in its 5G telecoms networks and resisting pressure from Washington for an outright ban. EU countries can either restrict or exclude high-risk 5G vendors like Huawei
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iPhone availability could be hit by rise of coronavirus, Apple’s Tim Cook warns
Apple has said that its retail stores and the availability of the iPhone could be hit by coronavirus.The company gave the warning as it announced record results, driven by the popularity of the iPhone. Sales of the handset have grown for the first time in a year and come alongside interest in accessories
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FinanceBloomberg VideosU.K. Gives Huawei Partial 5G Role
Jan.29 -- Jeremy Thompson, executive vice president at Huawei U.K., discusses Britain giving Huawei the green light to help develop its next-generation broadband networks. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe.”
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Mobile World Congress to go ahead despite China virus spread: GSMA
The Mobile World Congress, an annual telecoms industry event that draws more than 100,000 visitors to Barcelona, will go ahead as planned on Feb. 24-27 despite the international spread of a virus that has killed 132 people in China. "The upcoming Mobile World Congress Barcelona event will proceed
FinanceBloomberg VideosTelia Cash Flow Impacted by Taxes in 2020, Says CEO
Jan.29 -- Christian Luiga, acting president and chief executive officer at Telia Company AB, discusses the decline in cash flow guidance, cost cutting program and investing in 5G. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe.”
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