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Apple Stole Blood Oxygen Technology For Watch Series 6, Says Sensor Maker

Jake Nelson September 30, 2020 No Comments

A medical sensor manufacturer has accused Apple of trying to delay a legal battle over allegedly stolen technology in order to sell more smartwatches. The Apple Watch Series 6 features…

Former Amazon Manager Made $1.4m From Insider Trading: SEC

Computer Daily News September 30, 2020 No Comments

SEATTLE: The US Securities and Exchange Commission alleges that Laksha Bohra, who worked as a senior manager in Amazon’s tax department, had access to confidential information from Amazon, ahead of…

Huawei CFO Meng Fights US Extradition

Computer Daily News September 30, 2020 No Comments

VANCOUVER: Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou returned to a Canadian court to resume her fight against extradition to the US, saying fraud claims linked to potential violations of American sanctions against…

Apple-Epic Battle Should Be Heard By Jury, Says Judge

Jake Nelson September 29, 2020 No Comments

The judge overseeing the legal stoush between Apple and Fortnite developer Epic Games has said the matter should be resolved by a jury. In a virtual court hearing, US District…

Last-Minute Injunction Spares TikTok From App Store Ban

Jake Nelson September 28, 2020 No Comments

TikTok has won an eleventh-hour injunction against the Trump administration’s ban, which would have seen it forced off Apple and Google’s app stores today. The ruling handed down by US…

US Tightens Screws On China’s Top Chipmaker

Jake Nelson September 28, 2020 No Comments

The Trump administration has slapped new export restrictions on China’s biggest chip manufacturer. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation’s (SMIC) suppliers will have to apply for individual export licences for certain equipment,…

Washington Determined To Bar WeChat App

Computer Daily News September 28, 2020 No Comments

WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department has asked a federal judge to allow the US Government to bar Apple and Google from offering Chinese-owned WeChat for download in US app stores.…

EU To Challenge Apple Tax Verdict

Computer Daily News September 28, 2020 No Comments

BRUSSELS: The European Commission plans to appeal against a ruling that Apple does not have to pay €13bn euros in back taxes to Ireland. The EU’s General Court had ruled…

TikTok And WeChat Receive Stays Of Execution

Jake Nelson September 21, 2020 No Comments

An eleventh-hour thumbs-up from President Donald Trump has potentially saved TikTok from shutting down in the US, while a court injunction has also granted messaging app WeChat a reprieve. The…

Google Sued For $3.3 Billion

Computer Daily News September 17, 2020 No Comments

LONDON: A European campaign group is suing Google for up to US$3.3 billion over claims that YouTube breaks EU data protection laws by harvesting information about children aged under 13.…