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Google, hit with record 4.34 billion euro EU antitrust fine, to appeal
Jul 18, 2018EU antitrust regulators hit Google with a record 4.34 billion euro (£3.87 billion) fine on Wednesday for using its Android mobile operating system to squeeze out rivals, and Google said it would appeal. The penalty is... -
Uses of chip technology for passport and ID security on the rise
Jul 18, 2018To date, Infineon Technologies AG has sold 1.5 billion security chips with its awarded Integrity Guard technology. Infineon provides robust solutions for enabling the protection of today and tomorrow’s government-issued electronic ID documents like passports from... -
Airbus unveiled a solar-powered drone called Zephyr
Jul 18, 2018European air giant Airbus on Wednesday unveiled a solar-powered drone called Zephyr that will fly at a high altitude and fulfil the same functions as a satellite. The project was presented at Britain’s Farnborough airshow, where... -
Google launched an artificial intelligence game on WeChat
Jul 18, 2018Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Wednesday it has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) game on Tencent Holdings Ltd social media app WeChat, as the company continues to show tentative signs of re-entering China’s consumer market. The... -
Grab to jointly invest $4.4 million with the National University of Singapore to launch an artificial intelligence laboratory
Jul 18, 2018Southeast Asia’s Grab is jointly investing S$6 million ($4.4 million) with the National University of Singapore to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) laboratory to help improve the efficiency and utilization of vehicles on its platform. The... -
EU regulators hit Google with a record 4.34 billion euros antitrust fine
Jul 18, 2018EU regulators hit Google with a record 4.34 billion euros ($5 billion) antitrust fine on Wednesday for using its Android mobile operating system to squeeze out rivals. The penalty is nearly double the previous record of... -
Stellar received certification from Islamic scholars for its blockchain platform and related cryptocurrency
Jul 17, 2018California-based Stellar has received certification from Islamic scholars for its blockchain platform and related cryptocurrency, aiming to integrate the technology into the field of sharia-compliant financial products. The move highlights how fintechs are broadening their footprint... -
Hino Motors to add artificial intelligence to large diesel-electric hybrids to improve fuel efficiency
Jul 17, 2018Toyota Motor Corp’s truck-making arm is adding artificial intelligence to large diesel-electric hybrids to improve fuel efficiency, at a time when rivals are focusing on all-battery-powered models in an era of tighter emissions rules. The development... -
IBM is backing a new cryptocurrency in a partnership with Stronghold
Jul 17, 2018International Business Machines Corp is backing a new cryptocurrency pegged to the U.S. dollar, in a partnership with U.S.-based financial services provider Stronghold that adds stability to a sector known for its volatility, the companies said.... -
Walmart entered into a strategic partnership with Microsoft for wider use of cloud technology
Jul 17, 2018Retail giant Walmart Inc said on Tuesday it entered into a strategic partnership with Microsoft Corp for wider use of cloud and artificial intelligence technology, in a sign of major rivals of Amazon.com Inc coming together....
