Reuters Technology Report: July 15, 2015

Click to View in Browser Wednesday, July 15, 2015 Strong subscriber growth boosts Netflix revenue; shares jump (Reuters) - Video-streaming company Netflix Inc added more subscribers in the second quarter than it had projected, helped by aggressive expansion in overseas markets. Intel serves up a revenue beat as data center business grows (Reuters) - Intel Corp's reported better-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue on Wednesday as growth in its data centers and Internet-of-Things businesses helped offset weak demand for personal computers that use the company's chips. McCain raises concerns about possible Chinese bid for U.S. chip maker WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Senator John McCain on Wednesday raised concerns about the potential national security implications of a proposed bid by a China's Tsinghua Unigroup Ltd's [TSHUAA.UL] to acquire U.S. chip maker Micron Technology, and called for a thorough U.S. review. Apple launches latest iPod touch (Reuters) - Apple Inc on Wednesday launched its latest iPod touch gadget at a time when the company is looking to popularize its new music service. U.S. says computer hacking forum Darkode dismantled, 12 charged WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. authorities working with law enforcement officials abroad have shut down the Darkode online forum used by cybercriminals around the world and charged 12 people linked to the site, the Justice Department said on Wednesday. Google unveils 'buy' button, host of new shopping features (Reuters) - Google Inc on Wednesday unveiled a new feature called "Purchases on Google," which allows shopper to buy items directly from mobile search ads. Toshiba CEO to quit in accounting scandal: sources TOKYO (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp expects 300-400 billion yen ($2.4-3.2 billion) in charges related to improper accounting in an expanding probe that is set to force Chief Executive Hisao Tanaka to step down, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Chimaera device paves way for wireless pain relief A prototype surgical tool that combines preoperative CT data with state-of-the-art sensing technology could put the ability to carry out complex operations in the hands of many more doctors, according to its developers. ZestFinance targets loans at the cream of subprime borrowers SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Venture-backed lender ZestFinance is raising its standards: its latest product targets subprime borrowers. China's Huawei gets green light to make handsets in India for booming market NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Chinese telecoms giant Huawei Technologies Co [HWT.UL] has won a key Indian government manufacturing approval, paving the way for it to become the first major Chinese brand to make handsets in one of the world's biggest markets for mobile phones. Related Video Chimaera device paves way for wireless pain relief Glasses that make cancer glow 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