Apple cancels production boost for iPhone Xr
Apple has told Foxconn and Pegatron to halt plans for additional production lines dedicated to iPhone Xr, the Nikkei reports, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter.
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Tencent to check all gamers’ IDs in unprecedented move
Naspers affiliate Tencent will expand its age-verification system to encompass its entire games line-up, an unprecedented undertaking in response to growing criticism it encourages addiction among youngsters.
Facebook’s fake news problem is far from solved
Although Facebook may have tamped down on hoax news in the US, bigger problems remain, driven by the viral nature of shocking content.
The $6-trillion barrier holding back electric cars
An estimated $6-trillion is theoretically needed to build the infrastructure that electric cars need such as charging stations and power networks. That’s about 7.5% of the world’s GDP.
Apple shares tumble amid fears of ‘sustained iPhone downturn’
Apple shares tumbled on Friday amid concerns that growth in its powerhouse product, the iPhone, is slowing.
How Trump may have saved the market from an Apple-led tech slump
On the same day the world’s largest company issues its biggest disappointment in years, US President Donald Trump, does an about-face on China.
Apple silence on iPhone unit sales sparks concern
Apple’s decision to stop reporting how many iPhones it sells landed with a thud. Many analysts complained it was an attempt to hide the pain of a stagnant smartphone market.
US finds ‘clear evidence’ cellphone radiation causes tumours in rats
There’s “clear evidence” that male rats exposed to high levels of radio frequency radiation used in mobile phones developed cancerous heart tumours, according to final reports by the US National Toxicology Program.
SA mining veteran wants to build $1-billion battery metals giant
South African mining veteran Brian Menell wants to build a battery material giant to help challenge China’s domination of the nascent industry.
Nasdaq wants to help stamp out cryptocurrency fraud
The cryptocurrency industry is plagued by scandal. Stock exchange operator Nasdaq says it can solve the problem.