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Policy

Virus-related cancellations bring ‘force majeure’ for contracts into play

By Mark Albertson Mar 12, 2020

It means “superior force” in French, but for many businesses “force majeure” is a contractual clause that relieves parties from meeting agreed terms when events, such as the spread of coronavirus, reach epidemic proportions.…

Emerging Tech

Snapchat launches new web-based AR tool Lens Web Builder for brands

By Kyt Dotson Mar 12, 2020

Social media messaging app developer of Snapchat, Snap Inc., today announced the launch of a web-based augmented reality creation tool aimed at advertisers designed to make it easy for them to develop “AR lenses”…

Women in Tech

Unapologetically ambitious: How a woman of color beat the odds and became a CEO

By Betsy Amy-Vogt Mar 12, 2020

With black history month and International Women’s Day fresh on our minds, theCUBE speaks with one woman who has become a role model for overcoming the odds in the diversity-challenged world of the technology sector. As…

Policy

EU plans a ‘right to repair’ rule for electronic devices

By James Farrell Mar 11, 2020

The European Union today said the days of “take, make, use, discard” when it comes to electronic devices should be a thing of the past, promising to pass a “right to repair” law. If…

Security

Hackers use fake coronavirus maps to infect visitors with malware

By Duncan Riley Mar 11, 2020

Hackers are once again taking advantage of concerns of COVID-19 by using fake coronavirus maps to infect visitors with malware. Detailed Monday by cybersecurity researcher Shai Alfasi from Reason Cybersecurity Ltd., the fake maps were founded…

Blockchain

Celo Foundation establishes rival to Facebook’s Libra Association

By Duncan Riley Mar 11, 2020

The Celo Foundation, the group behind the Celo blockchain project, today announced the Alliance for Prosperity, a rival to Facebook Inc.’s Libra Foundation. The alliance, dubbed by some members the “new Rebel Alliance,” has 50…

Emerging Tech

Report: Troubled AR headset maker Magic Leap exploring possible sale

By Duncan Riley Mar 11, 2020

Troubled augmented reality company Magic Leap Inc. is said to be exploring its options, including a sale, according to an unconfirmed report. Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, said the company is working with an adviser…

Policy

Major tech firms meet with White House to discuss coronavirus response

By Duncan Riley Mar 11, 2020

Major tech companies attended a meeting with White House officials Wednesday to discuss ways they can provide a coordinated response to the coronavirus outbreak. The meeting was convened by the Office of Science and Technology…

Policy

UK will proceed with plans to start taxing big tech firms

By Mike Wheatley Mar 11, 2020

The U.K. government said today it’s moving forward with plans to start taxing providers of digital services in the country starting April 1, and the move is expected to affect dozens of U.S. tech…

Security

Security firm Arctic Wolf lands $60M in late-stage funding

By Mike Wheatley Mar 11, 2020

Cybersecurity startup Arctic Wolf Networks Inc. is hoping to expand into new markets after landing a hefty $60 million funding round announced today. Blue Cloud Ventures and Stereo Capital led the Series D round,…

the latest

Virus-related cancellations bring ‘force majeure’ for contracts into play

Unapologetically ambitious: How a woman of color beat the odds and became a CEO

EU plans a ‘right to repair’ rule for electronic devices

Hackers use fake coronavirus maps to infect visitors with malware

Celo Foundation establishes rival to Facebook’s Libra Association

Report: Troubled AR headset maker Magic Leap exploring possible sale

UK will proceed with plans to start taxing big tech firms

Security firm Arctic Wolf lands $60M in late-stage funding

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