Pandora launches new radio service 'Pandora Plus'

(Reuters) - Online radio service Pandora Media Inc launched "Pandora Plus", its new subscription service, on Thursday as it looks to gain market share amid stiff competition from Apple Inc, Spotify and Amazon.com Inc.

Toshiba, Engie UK nuclear group says wants clarity on government special stake proposal

LONDON (Reuters) - A British nuclear joint venture between Japan's Toshiba and France's Engie , NuGen, said it will work with the government to understand its proposal to hold a special share in future nuclear projects.

Toyota engineer aims to recharge sales for Prius plug-in

TOKYO (Reuters) - The chief engineer of Toyota Motor Corp's Prius gasoline hybrid cars said he would like to see the automaker sell 1 million units of the new plug-in version over its product life cycle, saying the vehicle is set to become its showpiece "eco" car in the next decade or so.

Indonesia to investigate Google for possible unpaid taxes

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's tax office will investigate Alphabet Inc's Google for alleged unpaid taxes in Southeast Asia's largest economy, a senior finance ministry official said on Thursday.

Sony aims to extend VR content to films, no plans for smartphone-based headset

CHIBA (Reuters) - Sony Corp aims to extend content for its dedicated virtual-reality (VR) headset into non-gaming areas such as TV and film, and has no plans to join the burgeoning market for smartphone-based headsets, its gaming division chief said.

Apple says initial quantities of iPhone 7 Plus sold out

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Initial quantities of the iPhone 7 Plus have sold out globally as Apple Inc prepares to roll out its new gadget in stores, the company said Wednesday.

Labels release cut-rate music streaming service amid shift to flexible pricing

(Reuters) - Two major record labels are rolling out a low-priced music streaming service in the United Kingdom, a rare foray by record companies directly into the field and another sign the industry is finally moving toward more flexible pricing.

Japan report shows Apple, Google hinder app competition: Nikkei

(Reuters) - Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google engage in practices that undermine competition in the smartphone app market, Nikkei said, citing a report by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Mobileye says Tesla was 'pushing the envelope in terms of safety'

FRANKFURT/TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Mobileye broke ties with Tesla Motors because the Silicon Valley firm was “pushing the envelope in terms of safety” with the design of its Autopilot driver-assistance system, Mobileye’s chairman said on Wednesday.

U.S.-Israeli app testing firm Applause raises $35 million

TEL AVIV (Reuters) - U.S.-Israeli Applause said on Wednesday it has raised $35 million in a financing round led by Credit Suisse's Direct Equity Partners and Accenture, bringing its total funding to date to more than $115 million.

iPhone optimism blasts Apple stock to 2016 high

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple's stock hit a 2016 high on Wednesday, with its market value peaking above $600 billion for the first time since April as Wall Street bet the technology company's newest iPhone would help shore up falling sales.

Blocking Internet oversight transition a 'gift to Russia': Obama administration

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Delaying or blocking a planned transition of oversight of the Internet's technical management from the U.S. to a global community of stakeholders would be a "gift to Russia" and other authoritarian regimes, a senior Obama administration official said Wednesday.

Amazon launches voice-powered Echo speakers in Britain and Germany

LONDON (Reuters) - Online retailer Amazon brought Echo, its voice-activated smart home controls device to Britain and Germany on Wednesday, hoping the Star Trek-inspired gadget will replicate the success it has seen in the United States.

Lawyers replaced by robots? UK start-up aims to cut out 'grunt work'

LONDON (Reuters) - The entrepreneur behind British software company Autonomy has invested in a start-up called Luminance that uses artificial intelligence to read documents and speed up the legal process around deals, potentially cutting out some lawyers.

Tesla says it is investigating cause of fatal China crash

(Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc is investigating the cause of a fatal crash in China involving one of its vehicles, but has "no way of knowing" if its semi-automated Autopilot system was engaged at the time of the accident, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.

Sapphire Ventures closes $1 billion fund to back startups

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Venture capital firm Sapphire Ventures has closed a $1 billion fund to invest in technology startups, becoming the latest investment firm to join a record-breaking clip of venture fundraising.

Adobe, Microsoft Push Critical Updates

Adobe and Microsoft on Tuesday each issued updates to fix multiple critical security vulnerabilities in their software. Adobe pushed a patch that addresses 29 security holes in its widely-used Flash Player browser plug-in. Microsoft released some 14 patch bundles to correct at least 50 fla...

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Adobe, Microsoft Push Critical Updates

Adobe and Microsoft on Tuesday each issued updates to fix multiple critical security vulnerabilities in their software. Adobe pushed a patch that addresses 29 security holes in its widely-used Flash Player browser plug-in. Microsoft released some 14 patch bundles to correct at least 50 fla...

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Adobe, Microsoft Push Critical Updates

Adobe and Microsoft on Tuesday each issued updates to fix multiple critical security vulnerabilities in their software. Adobe pushed a patch that addresses 29 security holes in its widely-used Flash Player browser plug-in. Microsoft released some 14 patch bundles to correct at least 50 fla...

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Adobe, Microsoft Push Critical Updates

Adobe and Microsoft on Tuesday each issued updates to fix multiple critical security vulnerabilities in their software. Adobe pushed a patch that addresses 29 security holes in its widely-used Flash Player browser plug-in. Microsoft released some 14 patch bundles to correct at least 50 fla...

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