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Trump Says Apple's Cook Made 'Good Case' About Tariffs
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Apple CEO Tim Cook met with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday night, and Trump told reporters that he raised his concerns about competing with Samsung when also being subject to tariffs.
Pentagon Suspends Cloud Contract to Investigate Potential Amazon Favoritism
By Lucian Armasu published
The Pentagon suspends awarding of the $10 billion contract as the new Defense Secretary investigates if the selection process has been rigged to favor Amazon.
Microsoft Patents Advanced Thermal Management System
By Nathaniel Mott published
Microsoft has developed a new thermal management system that could be used in everything from laptops and tablets to PCs and consoles.
Rumors Insist Apple Will Ditch the Butterfly Mechanism in 2019
By Nathaniel Mott published
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reportedly said Apple will ditch the butterfly mechanism used in its keyboards when the 16-inch MacBook Pro debuts later this year.
Intel Announces $1 Billion Modem Business Sale to Apple
By Arne Verheyde published
Intel has announced it is selling the majority of its smartphone modem business to Apple for $1 billion. The deal includes 2,200 employees that will join Apple.
Apple in ‘Advanced Talks’ to Buy Intel Modem Business
By Arne Verheyde published
Intel and Apple are in “advanced talks” over the sale of Intel’s modem business, reportedly worth at least $1 billion, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
EU Opens Antitrust Probe Into Amazon's Marketplace Tactics (Updated)
By Nathaniel Mott published
The EU is reportedly planning to open a formal investigation into the retailer "within days" as part of its efforts to better regulate US tech companies.
Amazon Could Be Working on an Alexa-Powered Robot
By Brittany Vincent published
Amazon reportedly several new products in the works, including an Alexa home robot that could potentially follow you around your home.
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