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Microsoft no longer sees PlayStation-maker Sony and Nintendo as the biggest competition for its Xbox platform.
BBC News
Nintendo said production and deliveries of some of its products, including its flagship Switch console, will be delayed due to the outbreak of the new coronavirus.
CNBC
Russian security researcher Vladislav Yarmak has published today details about a backdoor mechanism he discovered in HiSilicon chips, used by millions of smart devices across the globe, such as security cameras, DVRs, NVRs, and others.
ZDNet
Qualcomm (QCOM) said on Wednesday that it has lowered its earnings guidance for next quarter in part due to the virus outbreak in China.
CNN
The Apple Watch continues to dominate the market
The Verge
The move will cost the carrier approximately $220 million to complete.
engadget
To wean US companies off the Chinese tech giant
The Verge
Apple is exploring plans for a foldable version of the iPhone, according to a patent filed in the US.
BBC News
Virus outbreak threatens supply chain and strong sensor business results
Nikkei Asian Review
Germany's Infineon Technologies said on Wednesday that the coronavirus outbreak had not yet had an impact on its operations as it reassured investors that demand was steadying after a cyclical downturn, boosting its shares.
Reuters
Intel is investing heavily in "smart buildings" in Israel that will be full of perks to keep employees happy, helping the U.S. chipmaker compete for the country's top professionals.
Reuters
Poco is aiming directly at Realme
The Verge
A new study commissioned by Penumbra Brands finds that radiation emanating from the iPhone 11 Pro is at a level thought to be dangerous to consumers.
BGR
Huawei and ZTE on Monday both asked the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) not to finalize its designation of the China tech giants as risks to U.S. national security.
Reuters
The new company is called Prime Planet Energy and Solutions.
Ars Technica
Chinese stocks recorded their worst day in years as investors finally got a chance to react to the worsening coronavirus outbreak.
CNN
It took less than a year to develop the drug, which is designed to treat OCD.
engadget
Sorry, BlackBerry fans. The iconic, full-keyboard smartphones may be disappearing once again.
CNN
Semi Korea, the local organizer of Semicon Korea, on Friday canceled the nation's semiconductor show due to mounting concerns over the new coronavirus.
Korea Herald
Apple's decision to temporarily shutter its stores in China as a result of the new coronavirus could delay up to 1 million iPhone sales, but is unlikely to have a substantial impact on the company's revenue, analysts at Wedbush Securities said Saturday.
CNBC
Investors are bracing for a potential plunge in Chinese markets on Monday when onshore trade in stocks, bonds, yuan and commodities resumes following the Lunar New Year break and a steep global selldown on fears about the spread of a new virus.
Reuters
South Korea's December factory output exceeded forecasts as soaring chip production fueled industrial activity, but the virus outbreak in China will likely dent demand in January.
Reuters
Shares in Asia traded higher on Friday morning.
CNBC
Today, Nintendo released its financials for April to December 2019.
Kotaku
Its current cloud business head, Arvind Krishna, will take over as CEO in April.
engadget
Google said on Wednesday it is temporarily shutting down all its offices in China due to the outbreak of a new coronavirus in the country.
Reuters
Samsung Electronics confirmed on Thursday that it is releasing another foldable smartphone this year with a new design from its previous model.
CNBC
Apple has suppliers in the Wuhan area of China and has taken precautions like closing one store in China and reducing hours at other retail locations.
CNET
The company says future travel to the country will require special approval
The Verge
A jury handed down the decision related to Wi-Fi chips used in iPhones, Macs and other devices.
CNET
The EU followed Britain's example on Wednesday, allowing members to decide what part China's Huawei Technologies can play in its 5G telecoms networks and resisting pressure from Washington for an outright ban.
Reuters
AMD announces its fourth quarter 2019 and full year results
Tom's Hardware Guide
From an investment standpoint, the coronavirus and the subsequent quarantining of Wuhan, China, poses a possible benefit to US memory chip companies like Micron Technology and Western Digital.
MarketWatch
Hong Kong announced Tuesday that it was closing many of its border crossings with mainland China in a bid to contain the Wuhan coronavirus, as the death toll from the outbreak topped 100, with more than 4,500 cases in the mainland.
CNN
China is struggling with a new virus that has already killed more than 20 people.
BBC News
As Chinese cities go into quarantine, investors get nervous over the lockdown of the world's workshop.
The Register
Huawei's founder and CEO had a confident message for the business leaders and politicians gathering in Davos: His company can withstand even greater hostility from the United States.
CNN
The Vergecast interview
The Verge
Researchers will study the public's reaction to the technology.
engadget
After last year's decline for the global mobile phone market, Gartner foresees recovery.
CNET
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