The South by Southwest arts and technology festival in Texas has been cancelled due to fears about the coronavirus outbreak.
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Apple’s highly anticipated 5G iPhone could see a delayed release as a result of the coronavirus, according to BofA, which cited a conversation with an expert on the company’s supply chain.
Justin Trudeau’s industry minister said Canada won’t be strong-armed into a decision on restricting a Chinese technology giant’s access to next-generation wireless networks.
Concerns over the coronavirus are putting an end to some of the biggest business conferences of the year. IBM is the latest to cancel its main annual event, which was scheduled to draw 30 000 people.
Huawei pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to racketeering charges filed last month by US prosecutors who accused the Chinese telecommunications equipment giant of a 20-year pattern of corporate espionage.
Apple has warned retail employees about shortages of replacement iPhones, another sign the coronavirus outbreak is straining the company’s supply chain.
A group of US senators wants to remove a preferred investment status for countries such as the UK that allow for the installation of Huawei Technologies equipment in their 5G networks.
Google has called off its flagship conference, I/O, the latest event cancellation as concern about the coronavirus grows among businesses.
Some products from Apple, Facebook and HP are in short supply in a possible sign of the coronavirus outbreak’s effect on the global manufacturing system.
Elon Musk gave a public sign of support for Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey after an activist investor called for changes at the company including possibly replacing its leader.