Technology Report: Exclusive: Facebook to expand video ads to seven countries outside U.S.

	Click to View in Browser 05/20/2014 Exclusive: Facebook to expand video ads to seven countries outside U.S. SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc is expanding its new video advertising service, allowing marketers to show the television-like spots to users of the social network in Britain, Brazil and five other countries, the company told Reuters. Microsoft's new Surface tablet takes aim at Apple's MacBook NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp unveiled a larger but lighter version of its Surface Pro tablet on Tuesday, hoping that the company's expertise in business software will help it take on Apple Inc in mobile devices. China bans use of Microsoft's Windows 8 on government computers BEIJING (Reuters) - China has banned government use of Windows 8, Microsoft Corp's latest operating system, a blow to a U.S. technology company that has long struggled with sales in the country. China confronts U.S. envoy over cyber-spying accusations BEIJING (Reuters) - China summoned the U.S. ambassador after the United States accused five Chinese military officers of hacking into American companies to steal trade secrets, warning Washington it could take further action, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday. Time to embrace the Internet, Iran president says DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran should embrace the Internet rather than see it as a threat, President Hassan Rouhani has said, in remarks that challenge hardliners who have stepped up measures to censor the Web. Italy's antitrust watchdog investigates TripAdvisor, booking sites MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's competition watchdog is looking into TripAdvisor to see if the influential holiday review website takes appropriate measures to avoid publishing fake opinions. Vodafone says will respond to promotional activity in Italy LONDON (Reuters) - Vodafone Chief Executive Vittorio Colao told reporters on Tuesday the company would respond to heavy promotional activities in the Italian market. Military acquisition rules hamper U.S. ability to counter cyber threats COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Reuters) - U.S. military experts on Monday said current acquisition rules hamper their ability to respond quickly to a growing number of cyber attacks against U.S. weapons and computer networks and new approaches are needed. NSA data-gathering may run into California roadblock SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) - The federal government would need a warrant from a judge if it wants the cooperation of California officials in searching residents' cellphone and computer records, under a bill making its way through the state legislature. Facebook to roll out 'I'm a Voter' feature worldwide WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When Americans voted to renew President Barack Obama's lease on the White House in November 2012, more than 9 million citizens took to Facebook to click the "I'm a Voter" button, showing their online friends that they had cast a ballot. Related Video SensaBubble floats novel approach to digital messaging Mystery fish stumps scientists Mediafile A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend