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U.S. appeals court asks why Facebook encryption order should stay sealed
Federal appeals court judges asked prosecutors on Tuesday why a lower court could seal a ruling that absolved Facebook from having to wiretap a criminal suspect using one of the company’s encrypted services.
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Huawei, InterDigital enter licensing pact, end patent litigation; InterDigital surges
InterDigital Inc, a developer of digital mobile and video technology, said on Tuesday it has entered a worldwide patent licensing agreement with China's Huawei Technologies Ltd, and that the companies have settled all litigation against each other.
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U.S. senator urges criminal probe of Amazon.com 'predatory data practices'
Senator Josh Hawley urged the Justice Department on Tuesday to open a criminal probe of Amazon.com Inc, saying the online retailer was building a monopoly using "predatory data practices" on vendors using its platform.
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French contact-tracing app not ready yet, raises liberty issues: PM
French lawmakers will be allowed to debate and vote on the government's contact-tracing app once the government is confident it can prevent a resurgence of the coronavirus epidemic, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said on Tuesday.
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Wirecard shares crash 26% after critical KPMG audit
An independent investigation by auditor KPMG into Wirecard found on Tuesday the German payments company did not provide sufficient documentation to address all allegations of accounting irregularities made by the Financial Times.
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Payments processor Checkout.com to join Facebook's Libra Association
Global payment service provider Checkout.com said on Tuesday it would join Libra Association, the entity managing the Facebook-led effort to build global digital currency Libra.
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French parliament will not discuss COVID-19 contact-tracing app at Tuesday's debate
The French parliament will not discuss government plans for a coronavirus contact-tracing app during Tuesday's debate about the end of the lockdown period, presidential party LREM spokeswoman Aurore Berge said on BFM television.
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Contact-tracing app for COVID-19 could be rolled out in 2-3 weeks - developer
A contact-tracing app designed to let people know if they have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 could be rolled out widely in Britain in two to three weeks, a senior official said on Tuesday.
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KPMG audit finds fault with Wirecard, shares slump 19%
An independent investigation by auditor KPMG into Wirecard found on Tuesday the German payments company did not provide sufficient documentation to address all allegations of accounting irregularities made by the Financial Times.
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Factbox: Key findings of KPMG audit into Wirecard
Auditor KPMG published the results of its independent investigation into Wirecard on Tuesday following allegations by the Financial Times of accounting irregularities at the German payments company.
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Remote work revenue could help Microsoft offset coronavirus impacts, analysts say
When Microsoft Corp reports earnings on Wednesday, analysts expect some areas of its business to take a hit from the novel coronavirus pandemic, with lower-than-expected sales in areas like advertising on its LinkedIn social network.
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China discounts, cheaper iPhone to cushion Apple from virus blow to demand
Apple Inc's discounts on the iPhone 11 in China and the release of a new low-price SE model have put the company in a better position than rivals to weather a coronavirus-related plunge in global smartphone demand.
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Tesla's Musk nears $750 million options payday ahead of results
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk is on the cusp of a roughly $750 million payday as the electric carmaker's stock recovers from a slump caused by the coronavirus, which led the company to close its factories and furlough workers.
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Angry Birds maker Rovio lifts profits with lower costs
Rovio Entertainment , maker of the 10-year-old "Angry Birds" mobile game series, on Tuesday reported an almost 75% rise in first-quarter profit, helped by lower costs.
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Wirecard says KPMG audit found no suspect accounting
German financial services company Wirecard on Tuesday said an independent investigation by auditor KPMG delivered no evidence of suspect balance sheets.
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VodafoneZiggo launches 5G coverage in the Netherlands
Dutch telecom provider VodafoneZiggo will make 5G services available in large parts of the Netherlands on Tuesday, making it the first carrier to offer the technology in the country.
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Nokia wins network equipment order from India's Bharti Airtel
Nokia Oyj said on Tuesday it has won a multi-year deal with India's third-largest telecom firm Bharti Airtel Ltd[BRTI.NS] to provide equipment and services.
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U.S. wireless firms extend concessions for coronavirus-hit till June 30
Major U.S. wireless firms said on Monday they will extend a commitment through June 30 not to cancel service or charge late fees to customers who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Verizon, AT&T, Comcast won't cancel service through June due to coronavirus
Verizon Communications Inc and AT&T Inc , the two largest U.S. wireless carriers, as well as cable giant Comcast Corp said on Monday they will extend a commitment through June 30 not to cancel service or charge late fees to customers who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Verizon, Comcast will not cancel service through June due to coronavirus
Verizon Communications Inc , the largest U.S. wireless carrier, and cable giant Comcast Corp said on Monday they will extend a commitment through June 30 not to cancel service or charge late fees to customers because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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