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First driverless test in UK streets to take place today

A driverless vehicle carrying passengers will take to Britain's public roads for the first time on Tuesday, as part of trials aimed at paving the way for autonomous cars to hit the highways by the end of the decade.

Concerned about Apple, Google hiring settlement, says US judge

A US judge on Thursday said she had concerns about approving a $324.5 million settlement involving Apple, Google and two other tech companies in a lawsuit accusing them of conspiring to avoid poaching each other's workers.

Google, Microsoft, Facebook and others beef up security to thwart mass spying

Music service Spotify raises $250 mn in new round of funding

Online music-streaming service Spotify has raised $250 million in a new funding round, making it one of the world's most richly capitalised start-ups.

Music service Spotify raises $250 mn in new round of funding

Online music-streaming service Spotify has raised $250 million in a new funding round, making it one of the world's most richly capitalised start-ups.

Google urges US gov to be more open about online spying

Search giant Google Inc pushed the US government to be more open about its online spying on Wednesday in the first such testimony before Congress by a major technology company since a series of news leaks began in June.

Google urges US gov to be more open about online spying

Search giant Google Inc pushed the US government to be more open about its online spying on Wednesday in the first such testimony before Congress by a major technology company since a series of news leaks began in June.

What is the price of US snooping? In dollar terms, a lot!

In the era of intense government surveillance and secret court orders, a murky multimillion-dollar market has emerged.

What is the price of US snooping? In dollar terms, a lot!

In the era of intense government surveillance and secret court orders, a murky multimillion-dollar market has emerged.

Apple CEO Tim Cook unapologetic for company's tax strategy

Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook made no apology on Tuesday for the iPad maker saving billions of dollars in US taxes through Irish subsidiaries and told lawmakers that his company backs corporate tax reform, even though it may end up paying more.