Facebook aims for more transparency with video ad data

(Reuters) - Two months after Facebook Inc admitted it had inflated the average time it told advertisers that users were watching their video ads, the company is promising better data to give ad buyers a clearer picture of how they are spending their money.

Koch Industries' investment arm buys more than $2 billion stake in Infor

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The investment arm of Koch Industries, the industrial conglomerate of the billionaire Koch brothers, is spending more than $2 billion to take a significant stake in enterprise software provider Infor, the companies said on Wednesday.

Indian IT sector lobby group cuts growth forecast for FY17

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's IT services sector will likely grow slower than expected this financial year as local and global factors weigh on the outsourcing industry, a leading local industry lobby group said on Wednesday.

China's Xi urges cooperation among nations in governance of global internet

WUZHEN, China (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for greater cooperation among nations in developing and governing the internet, while reiterating the need to respect so-called "cyber sovereignty".

Taiwan to ask for removal of Uber apps from Apple, Google app stores

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan plans to ask Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google to pull apps of Uber Technologies available in Taiwan on their app stores, a government official said, upping pressure on the ride-hailing firm that is locked in a dispute with the island.

Microsoft offers EU concessions over its $26 billion LinkedIn bid

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Microsoft has offered concessions to EU antitrust regulators over its $26 billion bid for social network LinkedIn, the European Commission said on Wednesday, as the U.S. software company seeks to allay concerns over its largest ever deal.

Elbit gets Samsung SDS deal for critical infrastructure security

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel defense firm Elbit Systems said on Wednesday it won a deal from South Korean software services company Samsung SDS to protect its customers against cyber threats and attacks on industrial control systems.

Britain's Morrisons launches store pick grocery service with Amazon

LONDON (Reuters) - British supermarket Morrisons has further developed its wholesale relationship with Amazon, launching a store pick service for the online retailer's customers, it said on Wednesday.

Singapore sees Brexit as chance to recruit London's FinTech talent

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Britain leaving the European Union is opening up an opportunity for Singapore to recruit talent for its ambitious plans to become a leading financial technology hub, said the chief FinTech officer of the city-state's central bank.

Singapore to launch blockchain project for interbank payments

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank on Wednesday said it will launch a pilot project with the country's stock exchange and eight local and foreign banks to use blockchain technology for interbank payments including cross-border foreign currency transactions.

Nintendo shares rise after company unveils release date for iphone Mario game

TOKYO (Reuters) - Shares of Japanese game maker Nintendo Co rose on Wednesday after the company unveiled a Dec. 15 release date for its Super Mario Run mobile game.

Snapchat has filed confidentially for its IPO: sources

(Reuters) - Messaging app Snapchat has filed confidentially with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO), sources familiar with the situation said on Tuesday.

Google announces artificial intelligence group for Google Cloud

A Google search page is seen through a magnifying glass in this photo illustration taken in Berlin, August 11, 2015. REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski/File Photo

Google says it will expand operations in London

A Google search page is reflected in sunglasses in this photo illustration taken in Brussels May 30, 2014. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir/File Photo

US trade panel eyes Qualcomm patent complaint against Chinese firms

One of many Qualcomm buildings is shown in San Diego, California, U.S. on November 3, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

Elon Musk-backed AI startup and Microsoft sign cloud agreement

(Reuters) - OpenAI, the non-profit artificial intelligence (AI) research firm backed by Tesla Motors Inc's Elon Musk and other prominent tech executives, has signed an agreement to run most of its large-scale experiments on Microsoft Corp's flagship cloud service, Azure.

Twitter to upgrade some features to thwart cyber-bullying

(Reuters) - Twitter, facing pressure for not doing enough to curb abusive behavior on its platform, said on Tuesday it would upgrade some features to better combat cyber-bullying.

Exclusive: Wells Fargo to unveil robo-adviser partnership with SigFig

(Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co is set to announce a partnership with SigFig for clients to use the robo-adviser's technology and wealth management investment tools.

GE acquires two artificial intelligence startups

SEATTLE (Reuters) - General Electric said on Tuesday it has acquired two tech startups to build its artificial intelligence capability, a move that helps it compete with IBM's Watson product.

Estonian firm's 3D photo pod promises personalized VR avatars

TALLINN (Reuters) - For gamers fed up with being just another avatar when playing with their friends, an Estonian firm has come up with a photo booth that creates a 3D image of your face.