Microsoft plows ahead in cloud business growth
Microsoft on Wednesday reported another solid quarterly report card to Wall Street, as it plows ahead in selling its cloud computing services to big b...
Asian shares mostly higher after rebound on Wall Street
Shares advanced in most Asian markets on Wednesday after a rebound on Wall Street that reversed most losses from a sell-off the day before.
Apple holiday season tops projections as iPhone bounces back
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is still reaping huge profits from the iPhone while mining more moneymaking opportunities from the growing popularity of its sma...
Harvard professor charged with hiding China ties, payments
BOSTON — A Harvard University professor was charged Tuesday with lying about his ties to a Chinese-run recruitment program and concealing payments he ...
In snub to US, Britain will allow Huawei in 5G networks
LONDON — Britain has decided to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei to supply new high-speed network equipment, dealing a setback to the U.S. government a...
‘I did it’: Portugal hacker says he exposed African tycoon
LISBON, Portugal — A Portuguese hacker is claiming responsibility for leaking confidential documents implicating the billionaire daughter of a former ...
Lessons learned from 2016, but US faces new election threats
It’s been more than three years since Russia's sweeping and systematic effort to interfere in U.S. elections through disinformation on social media, s...
New documentary cloaks anonymous sources in ‘face doubles’
PARK CITY, Utah — In documentaries, anonymous sources have often been reduced to a shadowy, voice-distorted figure — or worse, a pixelated blur. But a...
Stocks fall as fears about deadly virus grow; Dow drops 170
Stocks are closing with broad losses as increased fears that an outbreak of a deadly virus could spread more widely rattles markets. The S&P 500 h...
Need a legal pot shop in California? Grab your smartphone
LOS ANGELES — Want to find a legal marijuana shop in California? Grab your smartphone.
Asian shares higher despite growing impact of China virus
BANGKOK — Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday as health authorities around the world moved to monitor and contain a deadly virus outbreak in Chin...
Saudi crown prince’s WhatsApp linked to Bezos phone hack
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The cellphone of Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos was hacked in what appeared to be an attempt by Sau...
Canada justice dept. lawyer says Huawei exec committed fraud
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A Canadian justice department lawyer said Wednesday that fraud, not sanctions, is the crucial element for a judge to con...
Tesla passes $100 billion, teeing up big payout for Musk
DETROIT — The meteoric rise of Tesla shares that pushed the company's value over $100 billion could turn into a supercharged payday for CEO Elon Musk.
Wednesday is deadline for claims in 2017 Equifax data breach
NEW YORK — Wednesday is the deadline to seek cash payments and claim free services as part of Equifax's $700 million settlement over a massive data br...
US-French tax truce a respite in tense relations with EU
DAVOS, Switzerland — France will delay its tax on big tech firms like Google and Facebook in exchange for the United States's promise to hold off reta...
Why tech has been slow to fight wildfires, extreme weather
SAN FRANCISCO — For two years running , California’s wildfires have sent plumes of smoke across Silicon Valley. So far, that hasn't spurred much tech ...
Google CEO calls for regulation of artificial intelligence
LONDON — Google’s chief executive called Monday for a balanced approach to regulating artificial intelligence, telling a European audience that the te...
Amid hacking fears, key caucus states to use app for results
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Two of the first three states to vote in the Democratic presidential race will use new mobile apps to gather results from thousands ...
Tech, communications stocks push US indexes to more records
Solid gains in technology and communications stocks pushed major U.S. indexes to more record highs on Wall Street Friday. Chipmaker Qualcomm jumped 4....
AP Explains: The Justice Department’s new quarrel with Apple
WASHINGTON — The deadly shooting of three U.S. sailors at a Navy installation in December could reignite a long-simmering fight between the federal go...
Global stocks inspired by US rally, hopes for Chinese growth
Global stocks rose Friday, seemingly buoyed by high spirits on Wall Street, as new data suggested China's economic slowdown may have stabilized and Wa...
Fiat Chrysler in talks with Foxconn to develop electric cars
MILAN — Fiat Chrysler is in talks with the Chinese company Foxconn to develop and manufacture battery-powered vehicles, the U.S.-Italian automaker sai...
Expert: Georgia election server showed signs of tampering
BOSTON — A computer security expert says he found that a forensic image of the election server central to a legal battle over the integrity of Georgia...
China welcomes US deal, says ‘core concerns’ must be met
BEIJING — China’s government welcomed an interim trade deal with Washington and said Thursday the two sides need to address each other’s “core concern...
UK police use of facial recognition tests public’s tolerance
LONDON — When British police used facial recognition cameras to monitor crowds arriving for a soccer match in Wales, some fans protested by covering t...
Asian shares mixed after signing of China-US trade pact
Share prices were mixed Thursday in moderate trading in Asia after the U.S. and China signed a preliminary trade agreement that investors hope will br...
News flash from Florida legislators: Telegraph era is over
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers are transmitting a news bulletin: The telegraph era is over.
Ahead in the clouds: Alibaba plans to change the Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Alibaba’s promise to the Olympic family is to bring its technological might to help organizers, broadcasters and fans.
Want to sell on Amazon? Businesses must weigh pros, cons
NEW YORK — While many small manufacturers and retailers believe Amazon is the place to be, Lyris Autran is forgoing the opportunity.