Reuters Technology Report: November 29, 2016

Click to View in Browser Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Spy chief adds to warnings of Russian cyber attacks on Germany BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's spy chief warned that Russian hackers may target next year's German election with campaigns of misinformation that could undermine the democratic process, echoing concerns voiced by the country's domestic intelligence director. Samsung Electronics considers split as investor pressure builds SEOUL (Reuters) - Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd , under pressure from shareholders to improve investor returns, said on Tuesday it will consider creating a holding company in what would be the biggest shake-up in its 47-year history. Delphi, Mobileye to use Intel chip for self-driving car system (Reuters) - Auto parts maker Delphi Automotive Plc and Israeli technology firm Mobileye NV will put an Intel Corp chip at the heart of their joint effort to produce self-driving vehicles by 2019, the companies said on Tuesday. Digital payment firms cash in on India's money mess, but can it last? MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Digital payment providers in India have mobilized hundreds of extra workers to enroll small merchants and offered their services for free, betting that severe cash shortages will prove to be the opportunity of a lifetime. Top automakers fund charging sites to boost electric-car demand BERLIN (Reuters) - Top carmakers in Germany have agreed to jointly invest in thousands of ultra-fast charging sites across Europe to boost mainstream acceptance of electric cars, the companies said. Nissan to offer maintenance-alert service in foray into connected cars YOKOHAMA (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co will make its first major foray into internet-connected cars by offering an option in some new vehicles that will use big data technology to notify drivers when vehicle maintenance is required. Australian regulator set to oppose collective bank bargaining on Apple Pay SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's antitrust regulator said on Tuesday it is likely to deny four local banks permission to collectively bargain with Apple Inc in relation to its mobile digital payments system. Indra to issue shares in $324 million takeover offer for Tecnocom MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish technology and defense company Indra made a takeover offer for information technology company Tecnocom for 4.25 euros per share, valuing it at about 305 million euros ($324 million), excluding treasury stock. Bitcoin guru leaves Canada's TSX to focus on blockchain venture (Reuters) - The first chief digital officer of TMX Group Ltd's Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has left the organization to devote more time to his venture based on blockchain, the technology behind the bitcoin cryptocurrency, the executive said on Monday. U.S. letter reveals details of GM self-driving vehicle system WASHINGTON (Reuters) - General Motors Co's semi-autonomous "Super Cruise" system will allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel for extended periods, but will stop the vehicle automatically if drivers are not attentive, according to a government letter made public on Monday. Related Video Vast solar plant to help India meet emission targets Workers in gig-economy get a glimpse at the future 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