Today: September 22, 2024
Today: September 22, 2024

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Streaming giants challenge new Canadian revenue-sharing rules

Global streaming companies said on Thursday they were challenging new Canadian rules that oblige them to help pay for local news, saying Canada's federal government had acted

Streaming giants challenge new Canadian revenue-sharing rules
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Samsung flags better-than-expected profit rise as AI boom lifts chip prices

Samsung Electronics estimated on Friday a more than 15-fold rise in its second-quarter operating profit, as rebounding semiconductor prices driven by

Samsung flags better-than-expected profit rise as AI boom lifts chip prices
Entertainment|Technology

City opts for 400-drone light show in place of fireworks

City opts for 400-drone light show in place of fireworks

City opts for 400-drone light show in place of fireworks
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Russia says Apple blocks 25 VPN apps in Russia, IFX reports

U.S. tech giant Apple removed the mobile apps of 25 VPN services from its App Store, following a request by Russia's state communications watchdog Roskomnadzor, Interfax reported on

Russia says Apple blocks 25 VPN apps in Russia, IFX reports
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Europe is slapping tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles — for now. Here's what to know

The European Union is moving to sharply increase customs duties on electric vehicles made in China

Europe is slapping tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles — for now. Here's what to know
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Huawei exec rejects idea that advanced chip shortage will hamper China's AI ambitions

A senior executive at Chinese technology giant Huawei on Thursday dismissed the idea that a shortage of the most advanced artificial intelligence chips will hinder the country's

Huawei exec rejects idea that advanced chip shortage will hamper China's AI ambitions
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Japanese stocks gain biggest weekly foreign inflow in 2-1/2 months

Foreign purchases boosted Japanese stocks last week amid a weakening yen and global enthusiasm for artificial intelligence-linked companies, which tempered concerns about the Bank of

Japanese stocks gain biggest weekly foreign inflow in 2-1/2 months
Economy|Technology

Bitcoin hits 2-month low on election uncertainty, Mt Gox flows

Bitcoin slid to a two-month low on Thursday, extending a month-long fall, as uncertainty over U.S. presidential elections and reports of bitcoin supply from a defunct

Bitcoin hits 2-month low on election uncertainty, Mt Gox flows
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China and EU held technical talks on impending EV tariffs

China and Europe held several rounds of technical talks over tariffs on Chinese electric cars that the European Commission is set to confirm on Thursday, China's commerce ministry

China and EU held technical talks on impending EV tariffs
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Tesla cars for first time on Chinese government purchase list

Tesla's best-selling Model Y was included in a list of electric and plug-in hybrid models that a local government in China can purchase as a service car, according to the official

Tesla cars for first time on Chinese government purchase list
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Foxconn gets licence to invest $551 million more in Vietnam, media reports

Foxconn Singapore has been awarded a licence to invest $551 million in two

Foxconn gets licence to invest $551 million more in Vietnam, media reports
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What happens next in the EU investigation into Chinese EVs?

EU regulators will impose provisional duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) imported into the European Union from Friday, without backdating, they

What happens next in the EU investigation into Chinese EVs?
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China-built EVs hit with duties in biggest EU trade case yet

The European Union will impose tariffs of up to 37.6% from Friday on imports of electric vehicles made in China, EU officials said

China-built EVs hit with duties in biggest EU trade case yet
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China's BYD inaugurates first plant in Thailand as it expands reach into Southeast Asia

Chinese automaker BYD has inaugurated its first electric vehicle plant in Thailand, part of the company's effort to expand into Southeast Asia while also tackling wealthier markets in the U.S. and Europe

China's BYD inaugurates first plant in Thailand as it expands reach into Southeast Asia
Science|Technology

'Spaceship' observatory allows Cyprus stargazers a peek at the final frontier

A new space observatory in Cyprus looks like it just uncloaked itself on the set of a sci-fi movie and is ready for takeoff.

'Spaceship' observatory allows Cyprus stargazers a peek at the final frontier
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Volvo Cars' June sales rise on fully electric model boost

Volvo Cars' sales in June rose 8% to 71,514 cars from a year earlier, underpinned by strong performances in Europe and Latin America as well as for its new fully electric model

Volvo Cars' June sales rise on fully electric model boost
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Ericsson shares fall after another $1 billion Vonage impairment charge

Telecom equipment maker Ericsson has recorded another billion-dollar impairment charge for its acquisition of cloud communications firm Vonage in 2021,

Ericsson shares fall after another $1 billion Vonage impairment charge
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Japan issues new yen banknotes packed with 3D hologram technology to fight counterfeiting

Japan has issued its first new banknotes in two decades, yen packed with 3D hologram technology to fight counterfeiting

Japan issues new yen banknotes packed with 3D hologram technology to fight counterfeiting
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China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia

China's BYD opened an electric vehicle plant in Thailand on Thursday, the automaker's first factory in Southeast Asia, a fast-growing regional EV

China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
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AI frenzy expected to have boosted Samsung Q2 profit 13-fold

Samsung Electronics is expected to post a 13-fold increase in second-quarter profit from a year earlier as demand for artificial intelligence technology fuels a rebound

AI frenzy expected to have boosted Samsung Q2 profit 13-fold
Science|Technology

EU-backed consortium to develop efficient sensors for satellite navigation

A consortium funded by the European Union said on Thursday it was developing sensors to help satellites navigate with precision and enable drones to fly further for longer.

EU-backed consortium to develop efficient sensors for satellite navigation
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Former Boeing inspector alleges ‘scrap’ parts ended up on assembly lines

Former Boeing inspector alleges ‘scrap’ parts ended up on assembly lines

Former Boeing inspector alleges ‘scrap’ parts ended up on assembly lines
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Nissan, Honda consider partnering on software, charging infrastructure, Nikkei says

Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are considering using standardised automotive software and working together on electric vehicle charging, the Nikkei newspaper said on

Nissan, Honda consider partnering on software, charging infrastructure, Nikkei says
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Ericsson to book $1.1 billion impairment on weaker outlook for Vonage

Mobile telecoms equipment maker Ericsson said on Wednesday it will record a noncash impairment charge of 11.4 billion Swedish crowns ($1.09 billion) in the second quarter of 2024, the

Ericsson to book $1.1 billion impairment on weaker outlook for Vonage
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Amazon to wind down its Astro for Business security robot

Amazon.com said on Wednesday it would discontinue its security robot, Astro for Business, for small- and medium-sized businesses as it shifts its focus to household robots.

Amazon to wind down its Astro for Business security robot

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