Reuters Technology Report: May 11, 2016

Click to View in Browser Wednesday, May 11, 2016 FTC taking second look at Google search: Politico (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission officials are asking questions again about whether Alphabet Inc's Google has abused its dominance in the Internet search market, Politico reported, citing sources familiar with the discussions. Exclusive: Security bug SAP patched years ago draws U.S. government alert FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Europe's biggest software company, SAP , is the subject of a U.S. security alert over a vulnerability the firm disabled six years ago that can still give outside attackers remote control over older SAP systems if the software is not properly patched. Google says 'no' to payday lender ads (Reuters) - Google, a unit of Alphabet Inc , said it would ban advertisements for payday loans as these "deceptive or harmful financial products" take advantage of vulnerable customers. Uber says to suspend UberPOP service in Sweden STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc, the company behind the popular ride-hailing service, was dealt its latest setback in Europe on Wednesday, saying it would suspend its UberPOP service in two cities in Sweden following court rulings deeming its drivers illegal. Russian watchdog again puts off decision on Google fine : RIA MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's state competition watchdog has postponed a decision on a possible fine on Alphabet Inc's Google until May 31, RIA news agency reported on Wednesday. Boston better prepped for tech talent than Bay Area WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boston is the U.S. city best placed to capitalize on the shift to a digital economy, with the tech-centered San Francisco Bay Area second as it lost ground because of worsening quality of life, a report said on Wednesday. Senate committee questions Facebook over news selection (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate committee launched an inquiry on Tuesday into how social media website Facebook selects its news stories after a report that company employees blocked news about conservative issues from its "trending" list. Google, Oracle compete for innovation label in Android retrial SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oracle Corp and Google faced off on Tuesday in a $9 billion copyright retrial, with Oracle accusing Google of stealing programming to become the world's leading smartphone player and Google saying it acted legally as a true innovator. Peugeot, Dongfeng to develop electric cars PARIS (Reuters) - PSA Peugeot Citroen and Dongfeng Motor said they signed an agreement on Wednesday to create a common platform to build electric cars for the Peugeot, Citroen, DS and Dongfeng brands from 2019. Uber to offer union representation to New York City drivers NEW YORK (Reuters) - Uber [UBER.UL] will join with the International Association of Machinists to launch an independent guild to represent drivers of the ride-hailing service in New York City, company officials said on Tuesday. Related Video A breath test for malaria Ultra-sensitive camera sees around corners 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