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Apple pays Ireland first tranche of disputed taxes

DUBLIN (Reuters) – Apple has paid 1.5 billion euros ($1.18 billion) into an escrow account set up by the Irish …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Vietnam set to tighten clamps on Facebook and Google, threatening dissidents

HANOI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – A struggle over internet laws in Vietnam is pitting a government keen on maintaining tight control against …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Vietnam launches in-depth probe into Grab-Uber deal in Southeast Asia

HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Friday it had launched an in-depth investigation into ride-hailing …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Socially responsible funds dump or rethink Facebook over data privacy

BOSTON (Reuters) – Several socially conscious investment firms are selling or rethinking their Facebook Inc holdings, unsatisfied by the company’s …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Cambridge Analytica files for bankruptcy in U.S. following Facebook debacle

(Reuters) – Cambridge Analytica, the political consultancy at the center of Facebook Inc’s privacy scandal, filed for Chapter 7 …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Vietnam trade ministry says formally launched investigation into Uber-Grab merger

HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade on Friday officially launched an investigation into the takeover of Uber …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Elon Musk brings high-tech charm offensive to Los Angeles tunnel plan

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk promised a cheering crowd on Thursday that his controversial dream of burrowing …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Cambridge Analytica files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

(Reuters) – Cambridge Analytica, the firm at the center of this year’s Facebook privacy row, filed for voluntary Chapter 7 …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Uber chief product officer to leave in latest executive departure

(Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] Chief Product Officer Jeff Holden is leaving the ride-hailing company, an Uber spokesman told …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Elon Musk brings technology charm offensive to Los Angeles tunnel plan

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is bringing his technology charm offensive to an attempt at digging a …read more Source: Reuters Tech News