H&M to sell second-hand clothes at London flagship
September 13, 2023
H&M will begin selling second-hand clothing and accessories at its London flagship store amid new regulatory pressure from the EU.
International
China says it hasn’t banned iPhones or foreign devices for government staff
September 13, 2023
The Chinese government has not instituted any formal guidance or regulation barring the use of iPhones, despite media reports, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said.
The EU should have ‘isolated’ the Ukraine war, Hungarian foreign minister says
September 13, 2023
The European Union should have "isolated" the Ukraine war, Hungary's foreign minister told CNBC.
Tech Titans Zuckerberg, Musk, Altman Bring AI Debate to Washington
September 13, 2023
Top Silicon Valley bosses are breifing lawmakers on artificial intelligence, but many hold competing views on the technology.
What Is Arm? What to Know About the Circuit Designer
September 13, 2023
The British company whose circuitry is in almost all smartphones recently went public.
Starlink Surges but Is Still Far Short of SpaceX’s Goals, Documents Show
September 13, 2023
Revenue at the satellite-internet business jumped to $1.4 billion last year but has fallen short of Elon Musk’s financial projections.
Apple’s New Lineup Fails to Create a Stir in China
September 13, 2023
The muted response is the latest sign of the mounting challenges the company faces in one of its biggest markets.
UK economy shrinks at fastest pace in seven months, hit by strikes and wet weather
September 13, 2023
U.K. gross domestic product fell by 0.5% in July, below the 0.2% contraction forecast in a Reuters poll of economists.
Apple disputes French findings, says iPhone 12 meets radiation rules
September 13, 2023
Apple said its iPhone 12 model was certified as compliant with global radiation standards after a French watchdog ordered it to stop selling the handset.
Crab dumplings, soup and sorbet: Putin and Kim dine on delicacies after two-hour meeting
September 13, 2023
What Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are having for dinner.
Zara owner Inditex profit jumps 40% as price rises slow
September 13, 2023
The world's biggest fast fashion company beat expectations with a first-half net profit of 2.5 billion euros ($2.7 billion).
Fire at Vietnam apartment block kills 30 — state media
September 13, 2023
At least 30 people have been killed in a fire at an apartment block in Vietnam's capital Hanoi, among them children, local media reported on Wednesday.
European Union launches anti-subsidy probe into Chinese EVs
September 13, 2023
The European Commission on Wednesday launched an investigation into the subsidies given to electric vehicle makers in China.
European Central Bank is set for hawkish pause as the economy turns south
September 13, 2023
Shoppers in the region are holding back on spending as inflation eats up their disposable income.
As Putin and Kim Jong Un meet, the West fears what Russia and North Korea are planning
September 13, 2023
The leaders of North Korea and Russia are expected to discuss deepening military, economic and geopolitical cooperation — as well as weaponry.
Demand for the world’s smelliest fruit has soared 400%, fueled by China’s ‘craze’
September 13, 2023
Demand for durians has soared 400% year-on-year, largely bolstered by a "craze" for the fruit in China, said HSBC.
Walter Isaacson’s new Elon Musk biography is already taking off in China
September 13, 2023
Walter Isaacson's new biography of Elon Musk hit the Chinese market Tuesday.
iPhone 15 and 15 Pro First Look: Why a Tiny USB-C Port Is a Huge Deal
September 13, 2023
Apple’s latest may have new cameras, action buttons and designs, but that new port will have a bigger impact on buyers—and their cord collections.
Morgan Stanley names its top stock picks — and its ‘least favored’ — in a corner of the chip market
September 13, 2023
A "recovery narrative" has been playing out in a corner of the semiconductor market this year, according to Morgan Stanley.
Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max Pushes Up the Price
September 12, 2023
The company unveiled a new iPhone lineup aimed at wringing more money out of its top model without jacking up prices for more basic versions that are getting only minor upgrades.
CDC recommends updated Covid vaccines for everyone ages 6 months and up, allowing shots to start within days
September 12, 2023
CDC Director Mandy Cohen still has to sign off on the panel's recommendation before the new Pfizer and Moderna Covid vaccines become available nationwide.
How the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Compare With Apple’s iPhone 14 Lineup
September 12, 2023
A new USB-C charging port, titanium for the Pro and a bigger zoom for the Max.
BP CEO Bernard Looney resigns after not being ‘fully transparent’ on prior relationships
September 12, 2023
The Financial Times first reported the move Tuesday. Looney will be replaced on an interim basis by the company's chief financial officer.
Google’s Antitrust Trial Gets Under Way in Washington
September 12, 2023
The government says the search giant maintains dominance through illegal deals with phone and browser companies.
Why RTO mandates are layoffs in disguise, according to workplace experts: ‘Companies are daring employees to quit’
September 12, 2023
The need to induce soft layoffs could be driven by recession threats and changes related to consumer spending, workplace experts told CNBC Make It.
U.S. v. Google: What to Know About the Biggest Antitrust Trial in 20 Years
September 12, 2023
The search engine faces charges of using illegal agreements with phone and browser companies to maintain a monopoly.
Five Things to Look for at Apple’s Tuesday iPhone Event
September 12, 2023
Among the expected new features are a different connector cord, a new button—and a higher price
Qualcomm Inks Deal With Apple to Supply iPhone Chips Through 2026
September 11, 2023
The agreement came as Apple has been trying to build its own modem chips to stop using Qualcomm’s.
These Companies Already Know What the iPhone 15 Looks Like
September 11, 2023
Makers of iPhone accessories rely on rumors, insider tips and other knowledge to get their products ready ahead of Apple’s unveiling.
Meta Is Developing a New, More Powerful AI System as Technology Race Escalates
September 10, 2023
Parent of Facebook and Instagram wants artificial-intelligence system to be as capable as OpenAI’s most advanced model.
‘Elon Musk’ Takeaways: Book Paints Complicated Picture of the World’s Richest Man
September 10, 2023
Walter Isaacson’s new biography peers behind the scenes at the tycoon’s lifestyle and his leadership of Tesla, SpaceX and Twitter.
Tech’s Middle Managers Feel Squeeze as Boom Ends
September 10, 2023
The industry’s focus on efficiency has created anxiety for those now being asked to produce more with less.
These Hackers Risk Their Lives Chasing a Need for Speed
September 10, 2023
Electric scooters come with built-in speed limits. Riders are breaking them with Android hacks and other tricks
US, Vietnam upgrade ties as Biden visits in hedge against China
September 10, 2023
US, Vietnam upgrade ties as Biden visits in hedge against China
IMF chief says new Biden-backed economic corridor should not exclude any countries
September 10, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a plan to develop a network of railways and sea routes.
As Morocco reels from deadly quake, survivors seek aid
September 10, 2023
Survivors of Morocco's deadliest earthquake in more than six decades struggled to find food and water on Sunday.
Ukraine says Russia launches overnight drone attack on Kyiv
September 10, 2023
Russia launched an air attack on Kyiv early on Sunday, with blasts ringing out across the Ukrainian capital.
You don’t have to own your own business to be an entrepreneur, says this marketing CEO
September 10, 2023
"Anyone could be an entrepreneur," and you don't need your own business to be one. That's according to Dan Clays, the chief executive of Omnicom media group in the U.K.