Reuters Technology Report: November 22, 2016

Click to View in Browser Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Almost half the world will be online by end of 2016; poorer countries will lag, report shows JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - By the end of 2016, almost half of the world's population will be using the internet as mobile networks grow and prices fall, but their numbers will remain concentrated in the developed world, a United Nations agency said on Tuesday. Microsoft offers EU hardware, software LinkedIn concessions: sources BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Microsoft will still allow LinkedIn's rivals access to its software and give hardware makers the option of installing other services to try to win EU approval for its takeover of the U.S. firm, people familiar with the matter said. IBM invests in UK data centers as tech sector defies Brexit worries LONDON (Reuters) - Global IT group IBM will triple the number of its cloud data centers in Britain, it said on Tuesday, joining Facebook and Google in investing in the UK after its vote to leave the European Union. Alibaba Cloud stretches global reach with four new facilities BEIJING (Reuters) - Alibaba Cloud plans to open four new data facilities outside China, the cloud unit of Alibaba Holdings Ltd said on Monday, as it seeks to grab global market share from leading players Amazon.com Inc and Microsoft. Volkswagen brand targets operating margin over 6 percent post-2025 WOLFSBURG, Germany (Reuters) - Volkswagen aims to raise the profitability of its core VW brand, which lags those of major rivals, to above 6 percent after 2025, VW brand chief Herbert Diess told a news conference on Tuesday. Facebook 'likes' Britain's talent, to add jobs despite Brexit LONDON (Reuters) - Facebook said it would expand its presence in Britain by 50 percent in 2017, joining other U.S. technology firms in increasing investment despite the uncertainty sparked by the country's vote to leave the European Union. Irish data Commissioner steps up investigation into Yahoo email scanning LONDON (Reuters) - Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) said on Monday it was trying to ascertain if Yahoo! Inc's decision to scan clients' email accounts at the behest of the U.S. authorities last year broke European law. Thailand seeks to tighten cyber security, raising questions about privacy protection BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's military government, which has cracked down on online dissent since seizing power in 2014, is pushing ahead with cyber security bills that rights groups say could mean more extensive online monitoring, raising concerns over privacy protection. Reese Witherspoon, AT&T venture, form media company aimed at women (Reuters) - Otter Media, the joint venture between AT&T Inc and The Chernin Group, has partnered with Reese Witherspoon to form a new multimedia company, Hello Sunshine, aimed at telling female-driven stories. India's Ola adds entertainment features as ride-hailing competition rages NEW YORK/BENGALURU (Reuters) - Indian ride-services start-up Ola unveiled on Tuesday a new car entertainment platform that allows passengers to listen to the music of their choice, as it seeks to woo riders with gizmos in a bid to outmaneuver global giant Uber in a fast-growing market. Related Video Researchers in Singapore trial self-driving mobility scooter Origami-style eye test could help millions see clearly 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