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Microsoft wants the government to prevent abuse of facial recognition

Microsoft president Brad Smith is calling on the federal government to step in and pass laws to prevent the abuse of facial recognition technologies.

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  Verizon announces 10,400 employees will voluntarily leave the company

  TechCrunch
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  China grants Qualcomm a ban on some iPhone sales

  Engadget

Stocks may be tanking but don't leave them in the doghouse

Stocks have been pounded in December. Do they deserve it?

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  Stocks may be tanking but don't leave them in the doghouse

  Yahoo Finance
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  Stocks may be tanking but don't leave them in the doghouse

  Yahoo Finance

Why the next 10% move in the stock market might be down

Right now, the market's technicals are very weak.

Is Nokia’s Patent Licensing Strategy Working?

In addition to selling 5G network equipment, Nokia (NOK) is also in a race to license its patents to manufacturers of 5G phones. A month earlier, Nokia had announced extending its patent license agreement with Samsung (SSNLF). Last year, Nokia inked patent license agreements with smartphone makers Apple, Xiaomi, and Huawei.

Costco Sales Rocket Higher in November

Costco continues to gain market share rapidly, especially in its home market.

Porsche Approved Axalta’s Three Premium Brands

On December 6, Axalta (AXTA) announced that it received approval from Porsche AG to use Axalta’s three premium refinish brands. The premium refinish brands will be used by Porsche dealerships and body shops worldwide. The brands include Cromax, Spies Hecker, and Standox.

Apple hit by Chinese sales ban on older iPhones, Qualcomm says

Apple has suffered a new blow in China after a court banned the sale of certain iPhones amid a patent spat with the microchip company Qualcomm.

Qualcomm Says It Won Case Banning Sale of Older iPhones in China

The Fuzhou Intermediate People’s Court ruled that Apple is infringing two Qualcomm patents and issued injunctions against the sale of the iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, the San Diego, California-based chipmaker said in a statement Monday. The most recent models introduced in September, the iPhone XS, XR and XS Max, are not covered by the ban.

A Foolish Take: Apple Loses the Wearables Crown to a Chinese Challenger

Xiaomi floods the market with cheap fitness trackers.

Goldman Sells Platform for Debt Aimed at Mom and Pop to Rivals

The New York-based bank spun off the six-year-old outfit to a group that includes JPMorgan Chase & Co., HSBC Holdings Plc and Credit Suisse Group AG’s NEXT Investors, according to a release. Goldman retains a minority interest in the service, which will operate as an independent entity.

Why Apple and Qualcomm Stocks Are Moving in Opposite Directions

American tech giant Apple (AAPL) has been known for its innovative and quality products since its inception. In the latest blow to Apple, it seems to be losing its legal battle with popular chipmaker Qualcomm (QCOM) in China.

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Tesla, Apple, Alphabet, Ford and General Motors

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Tesla, Apple, Alphabet, Ford and General Motors