Reuters Technology Report: May 8, 2017

Click to View in Browser Monday, May 8, 2017 Amazon sweeps U.S. market for voice-controlled speakers: study (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc is dominating the nascent market for voice-controlled speakers, research firm eMarketer said on Monday. Comcast launches new WiFi service as connected devices grow NEW YORK (Reuters) - Comcast Corp launched a new cloud-based service on Monday that allows users to control and monitor their Wi-Fi usage as the largest cable provider in the U.S. looks for ways to boost consumer loyalty in its broadband business. Facebook warns of fake news danger ahead of British election LONDON (Reuters) - Facebook has launched a British newspaper advertising campaign to warn users of the dangers of fake news, in the latest drive by the social media giant to tackle malicious information ahead of a national election. Mexican engineers flood Tesla hiring event in Monterrey MONTERREY, Mexico (Reuters) - Engineers from across Mexico streamed into a cramped hotel lobby in the industrial city of Monterrey for a chance of a job with the U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc , which is looking south of the border for talent in short supply at home. More bucks for Bang: Netmarble founder urges South Korea to support start-ups SEOUL (Reuters) - When mobile gaming firm Netmarble Games debuts on Friday, its founder Bang Jun-hyuk will be the only billionaire in South Korea's top-10 wealthiest stock holders with no ties to the chaebol, the mainly family-owned industrial conglomerates that dominate Asia's fourth-largest economy. U.S. far-right activists, WikiLeaks and bots help amplify Macron leaks: researchers WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. far-right activists helped amplify a leak of hacked emails belonging to leading French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron's campaign, some researchers said on Saturday, with automated bots and the Twitter account of WikiLeaks also propelling a leak that came two days before France's presidential vote. FBI warns of surge in wire-transfer fraud via spoofed emails (Reuters) - Attempts at cyber wire fraud globally, via emails purporting to be from trusted business associates, surged in the last seven months of 2016, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a warning to businesses. Japan's SoftBank takes driving seat in Indian online shake-up MUMBAI (Reuters) - After plowing about $2 billion into minority stakes in Indian e-commerce businesses over the past few years, Japan's SoftBank is upping the stakes, looking to play consolidator and take a more active role at a trio of leading start-ups. Australian push may open more doors for batteries on power grids MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Battery makers worldwide are watching to see whether Australia's most wind power-dependent state can keep the lights on by installing grid-scale batteries by December, which could help drive the growth of renewable energy across Australia and Asia. Portland, Oregon to demand controversial Uber software tool (Reuters) - The city of Portland, Oregon plans to subpoena Uber Technologies Inc to force it to disclose software that helped its drivers evade local transportation regulators, a city official said on Friday. Related Video U.S. space plane lands after secret mission Exclusive: Uber faces criminal probe over 'Greyball' 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