EBay founder rejects Icahn’s call for PayPal spinoff
(Reuters) – EBay Inc founder and Chairman Pierre Omidyar rejected investor Carl Icahn’s call to separate the company’s fast-growing PayPal payments unit, saying the businesses...
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Smartphone wars shift from gadgetry to price
(Reuters) – The mobile phone industry is now looking to the fast-growing demand for smartphones priced at $100 or below as the market for fancier...
Facebook says makes progress targeting users
(Reuters) – Facebook highlighted on Wednesday two ad campaigns in an attempt to persuade advertisers that its massive membership base and ability to home in...
U.S. attorney subpoenaed Mt Gox, other bitcoin businesses: source
(Reuters) – Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara has sent subpoenas to Mt. Gox, other bitcoin exchanges, and businesses that deal in bitcoin to seek information...
360 million newly stolen credentials on black market: cybersecurity firm
(Reuters) – A cybersecurity firm said on Tuesday that it uncovered stolen credentials from some 360 million accounts that are available for sale on cyber...
Exclusive: Google sets roadblocks to stop distracted driver legislation
(Reuters) – Google is lobbying officials in at least three U.S. states to stop proposed restrictions on driving with headsets such as Google Glass, marking...
Apple issues fix for glaring security flaw on Mac computers
(Reuters) – Apple Inc has issued fixes for a security flaw in its Macintosh computers that allows hackers to intercept data such as email, patching...
Website of Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox offline
TOKYO (AP) — The website of major bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox is offline Tuesday amid reports it suffered a debilitating theft, a new setback for...
WhatsApp to add voice calls after Facebook acquisition
(Reuters) – WhatsApp will add free voice-call services for its 450 million customers later this year, laying down a new challenge to telecom network operators...
Samsung debuts wearables and latest Galaxy smartphone
(Reuters) – Samsung Electronics unveiled a new smartwatch and fitness band along with the latest version of its Galaxy smartphone on Monday, demonstrating how the...