Reuters Technology Report: Exclusive: Some big tech firms cut employees' access to Huawei, muddying 5G rollout

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Monday, June 10, 2019

Exclusive: Some big tech firms cut employees' access to Huawei, muddying 5G rollout

Some of the world's biggest tech companies have told their employees to stop talking about technology and technical standards with counterparts at Huawei Technologies Co Ltd in response to the recent U.S. blacklisting of the Chinese tech firm, according to people familiar with the matter.

Ericsson signs license agreement with Intellectual Ventures

Ericsson expects a negative impact on operating income in segment Networks in the current quarter after it reached an agreement to end all patent infringement lawsuits with Intellectual Ventures, the Swedish company said on Monday.

China's rare earths exports fall in May; shipments usually volatile

Rare earth exports by China, the world's dominant producer, fell 16% in May from a month earlier amid an increased focus on the raw materials due to the Sino-U.S. trade war, although the drop was in line with usual trading.

Aurora partners with Fiat Chrysler over self-driving tech

Self-driving car software startup Aurora said on Sunday it would partner with Fiat Chrysler to build autonomous platforms for commercial vehicles, the latest collaboration with an automaker for the fast-growing Silicon Valley company.

Exclusive: Some big tech firms cut employees' access to Huawei, muddying 5G rollout

Microsoft unveils next-gen 'Project Scarlett' Xbox console for release in 2020

Microsoft Corp on Sunday unveiled its next-generation Xbox console, known as "Project Scarlett," which is set to hit store shelves during the 2020 holiday season.

White House seeks delay on Huawei ban for contractors

The White House Office of Management and Budget has asked the U.S. Congress for more time to phase in a ban on federal contracts with companies that do business with Chinese telecom giant Huawei, part of a defense law passed last year.

London retains strong lead in tech investment: Mayor's agency

London-based technology companies attracted a record 2.56 billion pounds ($3.26 billion) in venture capital in the first six months of 2019, more than twice as much as those in Berlin, the Mayor of London's investment agency said on Monday.

UK mobile operator Three to launch 5G broadband in August

UK mobile operator Three on Monday said it would launch its first new-generation 5G broadband service in London in August and would roll out mobile and broadband across 25 towns and cities before the end of the year.

China calls in foreign tech firms after Huawei sales ban: sources

China summoned global technology companies for talks last week following last month's U.S. ban on selling technology to China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday.

Reuters Technology Report: Exclusive: Some big tech firms cut employees' access to Huawei, muddying 5G rollout

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