Dominant PC chip manufacturer Intel today announced a US$7 billion investment in a new semiconductor plant. The announcement was made from the White House Oval Office with chief executive Brian Krzanich standing next to President Donald Trump.

Two officials of the Sydney-based Fiber Corp and Internet Australia’s outgoing boss have put the boot into NBN Co following the announcement of the latter company's second-quarter results today.

An NSA contractor, who was arrested in August last year on charges of illegally copying and removing confidential documents from the agency, has been indicted on 20 counts and may face a jail term of up to 20 years

A leaked draft of a memorandum that US President Donald Trump is expected to sign in coming days will temporarily block a rule that prevents US companies from obtaining so-called "conflict minerals" which are obtained from war-torn African countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo.

If you are desperate and dateless (D&D) have cyber criminals got a deal for you, particularly if you are feeling lonely this Valentine’s day, Tuesday 14 February.

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