Technology / IIoT
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VW, Ford broaden alliance to autonomous, electric vehicles
The two automakers will become equal owners of Argo AI, a robocar firm. Ford will now be able to use VW’s modular electric vehicle underpinnings
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Amazon to train third of U.S. workforce with technical skills
Companies like Amazon are having a tough time finding technically qualified employees
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France adopts pioneering tax on tech giants after U.S. threat
The tax primarily targets those that use consumer data to sell online advertising
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Mazda recalls over 262K vehicles to fix engine stall problem
A software error was detected in the computer that controls the valves as part of the vehicles’ fuel-saving cylinder deactivation technology
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Ride hail firms can apply to operate in B.C. Sept. 3, ahead of launch this year
The new regulations will require transportation network companies to pay $5,000 annual licence fees
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EU fines Hello Kitty owner US$7M in antitrust ruling
The company violated the bloc’s competition rules with licensing agreements that banned traders from selling merchandise in different countries in the bloc
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Privacy watchdogs launch investigation over Desjardins privacy breach
A pair of class-action lawsuits were initiated last month that allege the organization violated its members’ privacy rights
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Survey: Canadians confident in protecting their data
Trust is so important in cybersecurity, but Canadians say education is lacking
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British Airways faces US$229M fine over data breach
The scam saw customers diverted to a fake website where credit card details were harvested by the attackers. The airline will defend the airline’s position vigorously
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Saudi carrier cancels troubled Boeing 737 order for Airbus [UPDATED]
The Saudi low-cost airline is switching up its original deal and wants 30 Airbus planes instead. Boeing continues to focus on safely returning the 737 to service
