Reuters Technology Report: November 2, 2016

Click to View in Browser Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Microsoft says Russia-linked hackers exploiting Windows flaw (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Tuesday that a hacking group previously linked to the Russian government and U.S. political hacks was behind recent cyber attacks that exploited a newly discovered Windows security flaw. Tesla says SolarCity would add $1 billion to 2017 revenue SAN FRANCISCO/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc said on Tuesday its $2.6 billion merger with SolarCity Corp would add over $500 million in cash to the electric carmaker's balance sheet over the next three years, while contributing over $1 billion to revenue in 2017. 'FIFA' publisher EA hikes full-year revenue, profit forecast (Reuters) - Electronic Arts Inc's second-quarter revenue edged past analysts' estimates and the videogame publisher raised its full-year revenue and profit forecast, indicating strong interest for its recently launched games. Swiss propose rules to encourage fintech sector ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland proposed on Wednesday a light-touch regulatory regime for financial technology (fintech) companies that the government said could bolster business and competitiveness. Alibaba-backed Lazada to buy Singapore online grocer RedMart SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Lazada Group, a southeast Asian e-commerce company backed by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, agreed to buy Singapore-based online grocer RedMart, the two companies said in a statement on Wednesday. Uber partners with GM's Maven car-sharing program SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] said on Tuesday it would partner with car-sharing service Maven, operated by General Motors, to allow Uber drivers to rent GM vehicles on a weekly basis. Broadcom nears deal to buy Brocade: sources SAN FRANCISCO - Chipmaker Broadcom Ltd is nearing a deal to acquire network gear maker Brocade Communications Systems Inc in a deal that could be announced later this week, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. Samsung Electronics to invest more than $1 billion in U.S. chip production SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Tuesday it planned to invest more than $1 billion by the end of June 2017 to boost production of system chips at its Austin, Texas, facilities in the United States to meet growing demand. Dorsey's Square posts jump in revenue, raises full-year forecast (Reuters) - Square Inc , the mobile payments company co-founded and run by Twitter Inc Chief Executive Jack Dorsey, reported a higher-than-expected jump in quarterly revenue as it processed more transactions. Toyota to pilot Smart Key Box technology with ride-hailing start-up TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp will pilot its new Smart Key Box technology in fleets used by U.S. car-sharing service Getaround next year, stepping up its push to benefit from new mobility services seen by some as a threat to traditional car ownership. Related Video New robot toy uses 'emotions' to interact with people Intelligent prosthetic leg automatically adjusts to the terrain 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