Reuters Technology Report: April 29, 2015

Click to View in Browser Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Apple says EU probe of Irish tax policy could be 'material' (Reuters) - Apple Inc said the European Commission's investigation into Ireland's tax treatment of multinationals could have a "material" impact if it was determined that Dublin's tax policies represented unfair state aid. Apple finds defects with Apple watch: WSJ (Reuters) - Apple Inc has found defects with the Apple watch, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources. Salesforce working to field takeover offers: Bloomberg (Reuters) - Cloud software company Salesforce.com Inc is working with financial advisers to help it field takeover offers after being approached by a potential acquirer, Bloomberg said, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Twitter's growth seen hinging on luring advertisers (Reuters) - Twitter Inc's slowing revenue and user growth has raised further doubts about its ability to entice advertisers to spend more on its platform - at least in the near term. 3D printed splints help infants with airway disorder: U.S. researchers CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. doctors treated three infants with an often-fatal airway disease by implanting a 3D printed medical device that improves breathing and changes shape as the children grow, the researchers reported on Wednesday. Microsoft to put Android apps on Windows phones SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp will allow apps from rival Google Inc's Android system onto its own Windows phones later this year to attract users to its unpopular mobile devices, the company's operating systems chief said on Wednesday. Innova IPO prices below targeted range; Amaya takes haircut TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian gaming company Innova Gaming Group Inc said on Wednesday its initial public offering priced below its targeted range and it will raise C$49.08 million ($40.9 million). Alibaba's Ma says freezing hiring after growing 'too quickly': report SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is freezing hiring for the rest of the year because it has grown "too quickly", Executive Chairman Jack Ma told staff. Google launches security feature for Chrome web browser NEW YORK (Reuters) - Google Inc on Wednesday announced a free extension for its Chrome web browser that better protects Google accounts, including email, against online attackers trying to steal passwords and other personal information. Chinese demand for Apple's big-screen phones fuel sales growth SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple's large-screen iPhones are a big hit in China, taking market share from Samsung and selling at a pace that may make China a greater source of revenue than the Americas for Apple in coming years, analysts said. Related Video Hands free talk with global reach and style Scientists create 'ghosts' in the lab by tricking the brain Mediafile How about Hightail-ing it? On Twitter, dubious health claims from e-cigarette bots A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today A quick-fix on the day's news delivered when you want it. Register Today » » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2015 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add newsletters@email.reuters.com to your address book. Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook