Reuters Technology Report: Kaspersky says it obtained suspected NSA hacking code from U.S. computer

Click to View in Browser Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Kaspersky says it obtained suspected NSA hacking code from U.S. computer SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab on Wednesday acknowledged that its security software had taken source code for a secret American hacking tool from a personal computer in the United States. Tezos leaders ask for patience over dispute on cybercurrency project LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - The creators of an embattled cybercurrency technology project called Tezos expressed regret on Tuesday about their ongoing dispute with the head of a Swiss foundation that controls the $232 million they raised in one of the largest "initial coin offerings" ever. Twitter to label election ads after U.S. regulatory threat SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter Inc said on Tuesday it would add labels to election-related advertisements and say who is behind each of them, after a threat of regulation from the United States over the lack of disclosure for political spending on social media. AT&T results miss estimates as video competition rises NEW YORK (Reuters) - AT&T Inc's quarterly results missed Wall Street estimates as the U.S. No. 2 wireless carrier lost video subscribers to traditional and online TV competitors and fewer of its existing customers upgraded their devices ahead of Apple Inc's launch of the iPhone X. T-Mobile, Sprint ready board committees to decide on merger: sources (Reuters) - T-Mobile US Inc and Sprint Corp are laying the groundwork for special committees of their board of directors to decide on a merger between the third and fourth largest U.S. wireless carriers, according to people familiar with the matter. Apple acquires New Zealand wireless charging company SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Apple, which recently said it was including wireless charging in its latest iPhone X and iPhone 8 smartphones, has acquired New Zealand firm PowerbyProxi that designs wireless power products for consumers and industry.  With new technology, Mazda gives spark to gasoline engine HIROSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - In the high-stakes, high-cost battle among global automakers to develop ever more efficient vehicles, one of the biggest breakthroughs in internal combustion engine technology in years looks to be coming from one of the industry's smaller players. Hong Kong, Singapore to link up trade finance blockchain platforms HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong and Singapore's de facto central banks unveiled plans on Wednesday to link trade finance platforms they are developing with blockchain technology, to reduce potential fraud and errors in the multi-trillion-dollar funding of international trade. Toyota: Committed to hydrogen cars despite potential 'game changer' EV battery TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said its solid-state battery technology under development could be a "game changer" for electric vehicles, but that does not mean it is moving away from hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicles. LG Display third-quarter profit surges on year-end demand for TVs, mobile devices SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Display Co Ltd booked an 80 percent surge in quarterly profits just ahead of expectations, helped by strong demand for its screens used in high-end TV sets as well as mobile devices ahead of the year-end holidays. Related Video Young scientist invents device that detects lead in water Retailers use legal fine print to curb Amazon's Whole Foods 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