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Google awaits EU legal opinion on 2.4-bn-euro fine
Google awaits EU legal opinion on 2.4-bn-euro fine
by  AFP

The Advocate General of the European Court of Justice will on Thursday publish a long-awaited opinion on a contested 2.4-billion-euro ($2.6-billion) fine that Brussels slapped on Google for anti-competitive practices. Google then mounted an appeal to the higher EU Court of Justice with an argument that Brussels was going too far and misunderstanding how corporate competition works.

Taiwan prepares for cyber D-Day in China invasion scenarios
Taiwan prepares for cyber D-Day in China invasion scenarios
by  AFP

Millions of people offline, banks knocked out and the world's most advanced semiconductor industry paralysed -- Taiwan's doomsday scenario includes not just invading Chinese troops but also a wave of attacks against its cyber infrastructure.

Business trumps politics for Chinese companies at CES
Business trumps politics for Chinese companies at CES
by  AFP

Xiaoyu Fan smiled as she looked around a bustling China Pavilion at the Consumer Electronics Show Wednesday as gadgets like bladeless fans were displayed and deals were being made. Chinese titans like TCL and Hisense dazzled CES goers with stunning televisions while less well-known companies showed off robots, drones, electronic bikes, charging cables and much more.

High tech glove stymies Parkinson's disease tremors
High tech glove stymies Parkinson's disease tremors
by  AFP

Roberta Wilson-Garrett looked at the glove keeping her right hand steady and smiled. "It's a life changer for me," said Wilson-Garrett, describing how GyroGlove stopped tremors that make seemingly simple tasks like getting dressed a challenge.