Reuters Technology Report: January 21, 2016

Click to View in Browser Thursday, January 21, 2016 Facebook launches real-time sports platform (Reuters) - Facebook Inc is tackling the sports arena with a new platform called Facebook Sports Stadium, which the social media site said will provide real-time updates on games, popular posts from fans, statistics and commentary from experts. Dating app Tinder adds STD testing locator, ending feud with non-profit NEW YORK (Reuters) - A feud between the operator of popular "hook-up" software and a leading sexual health advocacy group was settled on Thursday after the dating site agreed to add links to sexually transmitted disease testing locations. Oracle lawyer says Google's Android generated $31 billion revenue: Bloomberg (Reuters) - Google's Android operating system has generated revenue of $31 billion and profit of $22 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing a statement made by an Oracle Corp lawyer in court. Verizon adds 1.5 million new monthly users; revenue beats estimates (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc on Thursday reported higher-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter as heavy promotions helped it counter aggressive offers and discounts from rivals and win new users. IBM buys Ustream to build on cloud offerings (Reuters) - International Business Machines Corp said on Thursday it bought Ustream Inc, an online video streaming service provider, to boost its cloud offerings for businesses. Fox News says Google to partner in Jan. 28 Iowa Republican debate (Reuters) - Fox News Channel said on Thursday it would join with Google to host the Republican presidential primary debate to be held on Jan. 28 in Des Moines, Iowa. Apple to open app development centre in southern Italy ROME (Reuters) - U.S. technology giant Apple will open a centre for developing apps in the southern Italian city of Naples, a move politicians welcomed as an opportunity to stimulate an economically depressed region. U.S. judge urges early end to first GM ignition-switch trial NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday urged parties in the first federal trial over a faulty General Motors ignition switch to consider resolving the case before it reaches a verdict, after evidence surfaced that cast doubt on testimony from the plaintiff bringing the lawsuit. Digital music service iHeartRadio reaches 80 million registered users SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - IHeartRadio, the digital music service for a network of traditional radio stations, announced on Thursday it had more than 80 million registered users in the intensifying fight to court listeners online. State of play of Virtual Reality LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (Reuters) - Valkyrie, a new action-packed space adventure developed by game company CCP, was designed to harness the latest in virtual reality technology. A VR headset is the best way to appreciate the truly immersive nature of the game. Two dimensional renderings do little justice to the 3D version - or the hardware used to play it. Related Video Sandberg calls for online response to IS State of play of Virtual Reality 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 2016 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