Technology / IIoT

Zuckerberg promises a privacy friendly Facebook, sort of

March 6, 2019 by Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press

A multiyear plan calls for encryption on Facebook’s Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram messaging services to bolster privacy. Critics aren’t convinced

China says new law will bar demands for technology handover

March 6, 2019 by Christopher Bodeen, The Associated Press

Accusations that China demands the disclosure of technology secrets are a key stumbling point in the U.S.-China trade dispute

Internet, intuition can help businesses spot next big thing

March 6, 2019 by Joyce M. Rosenberg, The Associated Press

Knowing what’s in the style and manufacturing pipeline can also help in anticipating trends

Democrat bill seeks to restore Obama era net neutrality regs

March 6, 2019 by Tali Arbel, The Associated Press

Obama-era “net neutrality” rules had banned cable, wireless and other broadband providers from blocking or slowing down websites and apps

iPhone sales are falling, and Apple’s app fees might be next [UPDATED]

March 6, 2019 by Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press

Backlash against the rich commissions Apple earns from all purchases and subscriptions made via iPhone apps could undercut the app store

Arrested Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou returns to a B.C. courtroom today

March 6, 2019 by CPStaff

Canada announced last week it intends to proceed with the extradition case. Both Meng and the company denied any wrongdoing

Huawei opens Brussels security lab in bid to reassure EU

March 5, 2019 by Kelvin Chan, The Associated Press

The new lab in the Belgian capital gives Huawei a venue to reassure the EU’s policymakers about its cybersecurity credentials, as the U.S. warns against working with the tech giant

Tesla’s online only sales approach comes with big risks

March 5, 2019 by Tom Krisher, The Associated Press

Tesla plans to go strictly to internet sales as it tries to cut overhead so it can sell a base Model 3 for $35,000 and still make money

Feds set rules on use of AI in government services amid wider testing

March 4, 2019 by Jordan Press

Employment and Social Development Canada is setting ground rules on how to use artificial intelligence to make decisions about benefits and services

Trudeau dismisses China report anonymously accusing Kovrig, Spavor of espionage

March 4, 2019 by Mike Blanchfield

An anonymously sourced report alleged that Kovrig and Spavor worked together to steal state secrets, linking their cases for the first time