GameStop forecasts current-quarter same-store sales below estimates

(Reuters) - GameStop Corp , the world's largest retailer of video games, forecast a bigger-than-expected decline in same-store sales for the crucial holiday quarter, as more players switch to downloading games on their consoles.

Akamai on the Record KrebsOnSecurity Attack

Internet infrastructure giant Akamai last week released a special State of the Internet report. Normally, the quarterly accounting of noteworthy changes in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks doesn’t delve into attacks on specific customers. But this latest Akamai report makes an exce...

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Akamai on the Record KrebsOnSecurity Attack

Internet infrastructure giant Akamai last week released a special State of the Internet report. Normally, the quarterly accounting of noteworthy changes in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks doesn’t delve into attacks on specific customers. But this latest Akamai report makes an exce...

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Singapore unveils self-driving scooter, ideal for phone-obsessed walkers

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Researchers in Singapore have come up with a solution to curb accidents involving phone-obsessed walkers, a self-driving mobility scooter that drives single pedestrians along footpaths.

Almost half the world will be online by end of 2016; poorer countries will lag, report shows

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - By the end of 2016, almost half of the world's population will be using the internet as mobile networks grow and prices fall, but their numbers will remain concentrated in the developed world, a United Nations agency said on Tuesday.

Thailand seeks to tighten cyber security, raising questions about privacy protection

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's military government, which has cracked down on online dissent since seizing power in 2014, is pushing ahead with cyber security bills that rights groups say could mean more extensive online monitoring, raising concerns over privacy protection.

Volkswagen brand to return to top of volume carmakers by 2020: CEO

The logo of a Volkswagen Beetle car is seen at the so called ''Sunshinetour 2016'' in Travemuende at the Baltic Sea, August 20, 2016. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo

India's Ola adds entertainment features as ride-hailing competition rages

NEW YORK/BENGALURU (Reuters) - Indian ride-services start-up Ola unveiled on Tuesday a new car entertainment platform that allows passengers to listen to the music of their choice, as it seeks to woo riders with gizmos in a bid to outmaneuver global giant Uber in a fast-growing market.

IBM invests in UK data centers as tech sector defies Brexit worries

A woman passes by the IBM offices in New York City, U.S., October 17, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Irish data Commissioner steps up investigation into Yahoo email scanning

A tattered flag bearing the Yahoo company logo flies above a building in New York, U.S., October 31, 2016. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Reese Witherspoon, AT&T venture, form media company aimed at women

Actor Reese Witherspoon poses at a reception for the re-opening of the Tiffany & Co. store in Beverly Hills, California U.S., October 13, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Microsoft offers EU hardware, software LinkedIn concessions: sources

The logo of Microsoft is pictured in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, August 8, 2016. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen

Oracle to buy internet infrastructure provider Dyn

The company logo is shown at the headquarters of Oracle Corporation in Redwood City, California in this February 2, 2010 file photograph. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith/Files

Aixtron says has arguments to counter security worries over China deal

The logo of Aixtron SE is pictured on the roof of the German chip equipment maker's headquarters in Herzogenrath near the western German city of Aachen, October 25, 2016. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

Facebook to expand in UK in latest vote of confidence after Brexit

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Tech worker visas face uncertain future under Trump, Sessions

Donald Trump sits with U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York, U.S., October 7, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

Alibaba Cloud stretches global reach with four new facilities

BEIJING (Reuters) - Alibaba Cloud plans to open four new data facilities outside China, the cloud unit of Alibaba Holdings Ltd said on Monday, as it seeks to grab global market share from leading players Amazon.com Inc and Microsoft.

Wal-Mart will offer Cyber Monday deals starting Black Friday

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc will start offering online deals reserved for Cyber Monday two days in advance this year, joining a growing list of U.S. retailers who offer web promotions over the Thanksgiving weekend.

Symantec agrees to buy LifeLock for $2.3 billion in cash: media

(Reuters) - Computer security software manufacturer Symantec Corp. will acquire LifeLock Inc. for $2.3 billion in cash, according to a tweet from CNBC, citing Dow Jones.

Symantec in the lead to acquire LifeLock: sources

(Reuters) - Symantec Corp is in the lead to acquire LifeLock Inc following an auction for the U.S. identity theft protection services company, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.