Global tax on tech giants now ‘highly likely,’ German minister says after Yellen call

LONDON — Silicon Valley tech firms look increasingly likely to face new global tax laws this…

Nintendo Switch sales surge past those of the 3DS

Sales of Nintendo’s Switch gaming consoles have surpassed those of their predecessor – the 3DS –…

Ford to start building electric Mustangs in China

Ford is to start building its iconic Mustang cars in China for the first time. Read…

Apple Christmas sales surge to $111bn amid pandemic

Apple sales have hit another record, as families loaded up on the firm’s latest phones, laptops…

Xbox sales boom as virus maintains grip on economy

Microsoft has reported booming demand for its Xbox gaming consoles as the pandemic continues to lift…

How Covid turbocharged the QR revolution

“Our customers love it,” says Michael Schatzberg, the co-founder of a US restaurant group. Read more…

Audi to make electric cars with China’s oldest carmaker FAW

Audi is teaming up with China’s oldest carmaker FAW to produce luxury electric vehicles. Read more…

Will Netflix’s pandemic success continue in 2021?

Netflix got a big boost from the pandemic last year, as demand for streaming movies and…

Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech

A Huawei patent has been brought to light for a system that identifies people who appear…

UK leading the way in use of language-learning apps

The popularity of language-learning apps has boomed around the world during the coronavirus lockdowns, and the…

Samsung bets on bespoke fridges to lure millennials

Samsung says it plans to offer more bespoke electronics to appeal to younger customers. Read more…

Macau gambles on tech for its Covid-19 recovery

Macau is betting that technology will help the gambling hub recover from its Covid-19 induced economic…