California lawmakers send strict 'net neutrality' laws to governor

California lawmakers sent to the governor's desk for final approval strict "net neutrality" laws on internet providers that would defy sweeping Federal Communications Commission rules seen as a boon for the companies.

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Apple self-driving car rear ended during road testing

An Apple Inc self-driving car was rear-ended while merging onto an expressway near the company's Silicon Valley headquarters this month, the company said in an accident report posted on Friday that confirmed the iPhone maker is still in the race to build autonomous vehicles.

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Apple self-driving car in accident: California DMV filing

An Apple Inc self-driving car was involved in an accident in California, the technology company said in a filing to the state's Department of Motor Vehicles that confirmed speculation that it has begun testing such vehicles on the road.

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Apple's self-driving car involved in accident: California DMV

An Apple Inc self-driving car was involved in an accident last week, according to the state of California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

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Ontario to include Tesla in rebate program after court decision

Ontario will include some Tesla Inc car owners under its rebate plan as the province winds down an incentive program for electric cars, the ministry of transportation said on Friday.

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Trade deal with U.S. expected to spur Mexican e-commerce

Mexico's fledgling e-commerce market could get a lift from a trade agreement with the Trump administration that doubles the value of goods that can be imported tax-free from the United States, online businesses and experts said.

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China's Meituan Dianping sets HK IPO valuation at up to $55 billion: sources

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters/IFR) - China's Meituan Dianping, an online food delivery-to-ticketing services platform, has set an indicative price range of HK$60 to HK$72 per share for its initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, valuing itself at up to $55 billion, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said.

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Senate cancels postal service hearing; Trump's Amazon crusade delayed

A Senate hearing about reforming the U.S. Postal Service that could have scrutinized what Amazon.com Inc and others pay for package delivery has been delayed, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, moving back President Donald Trump's effort to hike the world's largest online retailer's rates.

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China to launch nationwide inspections of ride-hailing companies

China will conduct comprehensive inspections on all ride-hailing service companies, the transport ministry said on Friday, after a driver from dominant firm Didi Chuxing murdered a 20-year-old passenger this month.

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China to conduct nationwide inspection on ride-hailing companies

China will conduct comprehensive inspections on all ride-hailing service companies, the transportation ministry said on Friday, after a driver from the dominant ride-hailing firm, Didi Chuxing, murdered a 20-year-old passenger.

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Medtech firms get personal with digital twins

Armed with a mouse and computer screen instead of a scalpel and operating theater, cardiologist Benjamin Meder carefully places the electrodes of a pacemaker in a beating, digital heart.

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German 5G auction roaming proposal keeps barriers high for new entrants

German mobile phone operators will not be required to allow national roaming when they roll-out 5G services, the country's network agency said in a document, which could make it harder for new entrants to take on the incumbent providers.

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Japan's Renesas says considering buying U.S. chipmaker IDT

Renesas Electronics Corp is considering buying U.S. chipmaker Integrated Device Technology Inc (IDT) as it pursues further growth, the Japanese automotive chipmaker said on Friday.

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