Reuters Technology Report: April 4, 2017

Click to View in Browser Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Trump signs repeal of U.S. broadband privacy rules WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed a repeal of Obama-era broadband privacy rules, the White House said, a victory for internet service providers and a blow to privacy advocates. FCC limits order on Charter extending broadband service WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is reversing a requirement imposed under the Obama administration that Charter Communications Inc extend broadband service to 1 million households already served by a competitor, under an order to be made public on Monday. Elon Musk mocks short sellers after Tesla stock surge (Reuters) - As Tesla Inc's strong quarterly vehicle deliveries sent its stock to a record high on Monday, Chief Executive Elon Musk took a swipe at traders betting the luxury electric car company is on a road to ruin. Toshiba seeks new loan, offers stake in memory chip unit as collateral: sources TOKYO (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp on Tuesday asked creditor banks for a new loan and offered a stake in its memory chip unit that is being split off as collateral, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. Mercedes joins forces with Bosch to develop self-driving taxis FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler and supplier Robert Bosch [ROBG.UL] are teaming up to develop self-driving cars in an alliance primarily aimed at accelerating the production of "robo-taxis". WhatsApp mulls foray into digital payments with India launch MUMBAI (Reuters) - Instant messaging app WhatsApp, owned by Facebook Inc, is mulling a foray into digital payment services in India, its first such offering globally, and has advertised to hire a digital transactions lead in the country. Exclusive: French mobile maverick aims for quarter of Italian market PARIS/LONDON/MILAN (Reuters) - French telecoms company Iliad is aiming to grab a quarter of the Italian mobile market using the same cut-throat prices and straightforward contracts that conquered France, two sources familiar with its plan told Reuters. Waymo targets second senior executive in Uber self-driving dispute SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Alphabet's self-driving car unit Waymo initiated private legal proceedings against two former executives who launched a rival company acquired by Uber [UBER.UL], court records show, accusing them of trying to recruit Waymo employees to the new startup that aims to revolutionize the auto industry. FTSE Russell to announce in July decision on adding Snap shares SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Index fund provider FTSE Russell expects to announce in July whether it will include in its indexes shares of Snap Inc and other companies whose share structure denies investors voting rights. Under pressure, India's Snapdeal woos staff with promises of profit MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Seeking to calm employees rattled by reports of a cash crunch, the founders of Indian online retailer Snapdeal have gone directly to them with a string of townhall meetings in past weeks, according to sources, promising profit and brushing off takeover talk. Related Video Needle-free vaccine delivery on the horizon Musk mocks short-sellers after Tesla stock surge 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 2017 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