Reuters Technology Report: December 30, 2015

Click to View in Browser Wednesday, December 30, 2015 Twitter clarifies rules on banned content, abusive behavior (Reuters) - Twitter Inc has clarified its definition of abusive behavior that will prompt it to delete accounts, banning "hateful conduct" that promotes violence against specific groups. U.S. says its Internet speeds triple in three-and-a-half years WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Internet connection speeds have tripled over 3-1/2 years to keep up with consumer demands for streaming video and downloading content but the United States still lags many other countries. Apple to pay Italy 318 million euros, sign tax deal - source MILAN (Reuters) - Apple Inc will pay Italy's tax office 318 million euros ($348 million) to settle a dispute over allegations it failed to pay taxes for six years, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. Exclusive: U.S. ties ex-Panamanian president to SAP software bribery scheme WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge identified the former president of Panama, Ricardo Martinelli, as one of several alleged co-conspirators in a bribery scheme that helped SAP to sell millions of dollars in software to Panama, according to a document reviewed by Reuters. Vietnam warns of 'toxic' Web use ahead of party shakeup HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam sought to discourage its internet-savvy public on Wednesday from reading Web postings that disparaged its Communist Party, warning of an increase in "toxic" activity just weeks away from its scheduled leadership shakeup. LG Display, Samsung Display to supply OLED screens for iPhones - report SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Display Co Ltd and the panel-making unit of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will supply organic light emitting diode (OLED) screens for Apple Inc's iPhones, the Electronic Times reported on Wednesday citing unnamed sources. App differentiates a baby's crying sounds An app that can differentiate between a variety of crying sounds made by babies has been developed by Taiwanese researchers. Facebook must face shareholder class actions over IPO NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge has certified two shareholder class actions accusing Facebook Inc of hiding concerns about its growth forecasts prior to the social media company's May 2012 initial public offering. Twitter hires Apple's director of inclusion and diversity (Reuters) - Twitter Inc hired a former Apple Inc employee as its vice president of diversity and inclusion, the micro-blogging site announced. Italy tax office reaches deal with Apple MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's tax office said on Wednesday it had reached a deal with U.S. tech giant Apple in a dispute over taxes but declined to comment on details of the settlement. Related Video Understanding Hajj crowds could help stop another crush Camera trap system could help fight against poaching 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