Reuters Technology Report: September 7, 2015

Click to View in Browser Monday, September 7, 2015 Exclusive: Apple ups hiring, but faces obstacles to making phones smarter (Reuters) - Apple has ramped up its hiring of artificial intelligence experts, recruiting from PhD programs, posting dozens of job listings and greatly increasing the size of its AI staff, a review of hiring sites suggests and numerous sources confirm. Amazon plans to sell $50 tablet: WSJ (Reuters) - Online retailer Amazon.com Inc plans to release a $50 tablet in time for the holiday season, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Toshiba posts net loss, plans restructuring to put scandal behind it TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Toshiba Corp booked a net loss for the past financial year and pledged a bold restructuring, raising hopes it was finally moving beyond a $1.3 billion accounting scandal. Uber China raises $1.2 billion in ongoing fundraising round SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc's China unit has raised $1.2 billion as part of an ongoing fundraising round, the U.S. ride-hailing service's CEO Travis Kalanick said on Monday, even as its Chinese rival Didi Kuaidi raises $3 billion. Michael Dell sees consolidation among PC makers in next few years BENGALURU, INDIA (Reuters) - The top three global PC makers would be able to raise market share in the next few years through consolidation amid shrinking sales of personal computers, Dell Inc Chief Executive Michael Dell said on Monday. Smart phone ingredient found in plant extracts HIRSCHFELD, GERMANY (Reuters) - Scientists in Germany have come up with a method for extracting the precious element germanium from plants. Apple to launch Apple TV with gaming focus: NY Times (Reuters) - Apple Inc will make gaming a key part of an Apple TV product it is expected to unveil at an event on Wednesday, according to a New York Times online report on Sunday. Didi Kuaidi raises $3 billion as rival Uber China brings in $1.2 billion SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Kuaidi is set to raise about $3 billion through its latest fundraising round, said two people familiar with the matter, just as funding at the Chinese unit of rival Uber Technologies Inc reaches $1.2 billion. YouTube to provide viewability of ads to advertisers: FT (Reuters) - Google Inc's YouTube is planning to provide advertisers with data on how many of the ads on its internet video service can be seen by viewers, in response to advertiser complaints, according to the Financial Times. Fiat Chrysler U.S. to recall 7,810 SUVs to prevent hacking (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV's U.S. arm said on Friday it would recall 7,810 sport utility vehicles in the United States to update software for radios to prevent hacking. Related Video Smart phone ingredient found in plant extracts Low emission biogas also produces fertiliser 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