BRUSSELS, Dec 21 (Reuters) – The European Commission on Tuesday granted Microsoft (MSFT.O) unconditional antitrust approval for its $16 billion bid for artificial intelligence and speech technology company Nuance Communications (NUAN.O). The deal is Microsoft’s second biggest after its $26.2 billion LinkedIn purchase in 2016, and would boost its presence in cloud services for healthcare.… Continue reading Microsoft’s $16 billion Nuance bid gets EU antitrust approval
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Nikola Corp agrees to pay $125 mln to settle SEC charges of defrauding investors
WASHINGTON, Dec 21 (Reuters) – Nikola Corp (NKLA.O) has agreed to pay $125 million to settle civil charges that it defrauded investors by misleading them about its products, technical advancements and commercial prospects, the U.S. securities regulator said on Tuesday. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused the electric vehicle manufacturer of violating U.S. securities… Continue reading Nikola Corp agrees to pay $125 mln to settle SEC charges of defrauding investors
Crypto exchange Binance signs Dubai World Trade Centre deal
Biance app is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register DUBAI, Dec 21 (Reuters) – Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said on Tuesday it had signed a cooperation deal with Dubai World Trade Centre Authority, which is working to set up an… Continue reading Crypto exchange Binance signs Dubai World Trade Centre deal
Dutch digital mapmaker TomTom says it will extend Volkswagen partnership
TomTom logo is seen on a vehicle in Eindhoven, Netherlands, November 21, 2019. REUTERS/Eva Plevier/File Photo AMSTERDAM, Dec 21 (Reuters) – TomTom NV (TOM2.AS), the Dutch digital mapmaking company, said on Tuesday it would extend a supply partnership with Volkswagen, integrating its mapping and navigation technology into Volkwagen’s cars, including electric vehicles. “This multi-year deal… Continue reading Dutch digital mapmaker TomTom says it will extend Volkswagen partnership
Toyota to start car hardware, software update service in Japan
A Toyota logo is displayed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland March 5, 2019. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register TOKYO, Dec 21 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Tuesday it will launch a service next year offering customisation and updates for cars as… Continue reading Toyota to start car hardware, software update service in Japan
EU sets binding 9-month validity of vaccinations for COVID-19 travel pass
EU flags flutter in front of the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium October 2, 2019. REUTERS/Yves Herman Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Dec 21 (Reuters) – The European Commission on Tuesday adopted rules that will make the European Union COVID-19 certificate valid for travel nine months after the completion of… Continue reading EU sets binding 9-month validity of vaccinations for COVID-19 travel pass
Analysis: China shines regulatory spotlight on livestream retail boom
Livestreaming sessions by Chinese livestreamers Li Jiaqi and Viya, whose real name is Huang Wei, (L) are seen on Alibaba’s e-commerce app Taobao displayed on mobile phones in this illustration picture taken December 14, 2021. Picture taken December 14, 2021. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register ‘Livestreaming queen’ Viya fined… Continue reading Analysis: China shines regulatory spotlight on livestream retail boom
Making the most of online connections: Tips from Zoom’s Lynne Oldham
Small toy figures are seen in front of diplayed Zoom logo in this illustration taken March 19, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register NEW YORK, Dec 21 (Reuters) – So much in the world of work changed in the last two years, but Lynne Oldham, chief people officer… Continue reading Making the most of online connections: Tips from Zoom’s Lynne Oldham
Boeing, Airbus executives urge delay in U.S. 5G wireless deployment
WASHINGTON, Dec 20 (Reuters) – Boeing (BA.N) Chief Executive Dave Calhoun and Airbus Americas (AIR.PA) CEO Jeffrey Knittel on Monday urged the Biden administration to delay planned deployment of new 5G wireless services, saying it could harm aviation safety. The executives in a joint letter seen by Reuters asked U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to… Continue reading Boeing, Airbus executives urge delay in U.S. 5G wireless deployment
China Mobile to raise up to $8.8 bln in Shanghai listing
People chat at a China Mobile booth at an exhibition during China Internet Conference in Beijing, China, July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Dec 21 (Reuters) – China Mobile (0941.HK) aims to raise up to 56 billion yuan ($8.8 billion) in what could be the country’s biggest… Continue reading China Mobile to raise up to $8.8 bln in Shanghai listing