Technology:
Amid privacy backlash, China's DJI unveils drone-to-phone trackingChina's DJI, the world's largest commercial drone maker, said on Wednesday it is developing technology that would allow the public to track the registrations of drones in flight using just a smartphone, amid a broader industry push to make such data available. Posted on 13 November 2019 | 2:38 pm Rappi failed to comply with regulatory orders, Colombia saysPopular on-demand delivery app Rappi faces a new probe in Colombia after allegedly failing to comply with regulatory orders to improve its response to customer complaints, the country's commerce watchdog said on Wednesday. Posted on 13 November 2019 | 2:32 pm Telefonica COO supports consolidation in Spanish telecom crowdA top official at Telefonica said on Wednesday he would support consolidation in Spain's fiercely competitive telecommunications market, where takeover speculation has been rife. Posted on 13 November 2019 | 2:23 pm Google Pay to offer checking accounts through Citi, Stanford Federal next yearAlphabet Inc's Google said on Wednesday it will offer personal checking accounts next year through its Google Pay app in partnership with Citigroup Inc and a small credit union at Stanford University. Posted on 13 November 2019 | 2:12 pm Facebook removes 3.2 billion fake accounts, millions of child abuse postsFacebook Inc removed 3.2 billion fake accounts between April and September this year, along with millions of posts depicting child abuse and suicide, according to its latest content moderation report released on Wednesday. Posted on 13 November 2019 | 2:09 pm Brazil antitrust regulator to reassess Disney-Fox dealBrazil's antitrust regulator said on Wednesday it will reassess Walt Disney Co's (DIS.N) $71 billion purchase of Twenty-First Century Fox (FOXA.O) because the divestiture requested by the regulator as a condition for the merger of U.S. media companies has not happened yet. Posted on 13 November 2019 | 1:37 pm Disney+ streaming exceeds expectations with 10 million sign-ups, shares surgeWalt Disney Co on Wednesday said its new streaming service, Disney+, reached 10 million sign-ups since launching the previous day from "extraordinary consumer demand," sending shares up 3.5%. Posted on 13 November 2019 | 1:31 pm Tesla CEO says will build Gigafactory 4 in 'Berlin area'Tesla will build its first European factory and design center near Berlin, giving the U.S. electric car pioneer the coveted "Made in Germany" label just as local rivals Audi, BMW and Mercedes prepare to launch competing cars. Posted on 13 November 2019 | 12:33 pm Brexit drove Tesla to pick Berlin over Britain for new factory - reportBritain missed its chance to host the first European factory of U.S. electric vehicle pioneer Tesla because of Brexit, Chief Executive Elon Musk said in remarks reported on Wednesday. Posted on 13 November 2019 | 12:33 pm Germany welcomes Tesla's Berlin move as boost to e-car shiftThe German government on Wednesday welcomed Tesla's decision to set up shop in Berlin, a move it believes will turbo-charge the country's shift into the electric car era even as costs of running a business in Europe's largest economy remain high. Posted on 13 November 2019 | 12:11 pm |