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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.
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.
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.
Oracle wins cloud computing deal with Zoom as video calls surge
Zoom Video Communications Inc said on Tuesday it has started using Oracle Corp's cloud computing service to help handle the surge in online video call volumes brought on by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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.
Nokia wins order from Bharti Airtel in India
Nokia said on Tuesday it has won a multi-year deal with India's third-largest telecom firm Bharti Airtel [BRTI.NS] to provide equipment and services.
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.
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 im...
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.