Reuters Technology Report: July 14, 2017

Click to View in Browser Friday, July 14, 2017 U.S. government crackdown threatens Kaspersky's American dream (Reuters) - Eugene Kaspersky, the CEO of the Russian cybersecurity software firm that bears his name, had a big American dream. High-speed Hyperloop project ready for key test in Nevada (Reuters) - Engineers will soon conduct a crucial test of a futuristic technology championed by entrepreneur Elon Musk that seeks to revolutionize transportation by sending passengers and cargo packed into pods through an intercity system of vacuum tubes. Sprint launches new leasing options for cost-conscious consumers NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sprint Corp said on Friday that it was launching new leasing options aimed at price-sensitive customers who want to upgrade their phones more often, the carrier's latest effort to lure subscribers in an oversaturated market for wireless service.   Global automakers call on China to ease "impossible" electric car rules HAMBURG/SHANGHAI(Reuters) - Global automakers have urged China to delay and soften planned quotas for sales of electric and hybrid cars, saying its proposals will be impossible to meet and would severely disrupt their businesses, according to a letter seen by Reuters. Snap shares draw bullish options bets after slipping below IPO price NEW YORK (Reuters) - Options traders were placing bets this week that shares of Snap Inc were primed for a rebound after slipping below their initial public offering price of $17. AT&T planning organizational changes, including new role for CEO: Bloomberg (Reuters) - Broadband provider AT&T Inc is planning a redefined role for Chief Executive Randall Stephenson amid major organizational changes following its $85.4 billion acquisition of Time Warner Inc , Bloomberg reported on Friday. Australia to compel technology firms to provide access to encrypted missives SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia on Friday proposed new laws to compel companies such as U.S. social media giant Facebook and device manufacturer Apple to provide security agencies access to encrypted messages. Ericsson says Cevian's Gardell to join nomination committee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden's Ericsson said on Friday that activist investor Cevian would be represented by Christer Gardell in the telecom equipment maker's nomination committee. Uber and Yandex to combine ride-hailing in Russia and beyond FRANKFURT/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Uber and Yandex, the "Google of Russia", have agreed to combine their Russian ride-sharing businesses, with Yandex the leading partner in a deal that extends to five nearby markets. French government to appeal pro-Google court tax ruling PARIS (Reuters) - The French government said on Thursday it would appeal against a court ruling in Google's favour with regard to 1.1 billion euros ($1.25 billion) in tax. Related Video Hyperloop One tests futuristic transportation technology FinTech 101 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