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Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Facebook users can now play Pac-Man on Messenger app

(Reuters) - For users hooked on to Facebook's Messenger app, it's game on.

Curbs on extremist online content threaten free speech: report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Governments seeking to curtail the spread of extremist content online risk jeopardizing free speech and privacy rights, an international group comprising some of the largest U.S. technology firms said in a report on Wednesday.

Data leak on Europol terrorism investigations: Dutch TV

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Information on numerous international investigations into terrorism groups compiled by Europol was accidentally left online, unguarded by any password, a Dutch television program reported on Wednesday.

Cyber Monday sales biggest online shopping day in U.S. history

(Reuters) - Shoppers spent $3.45 billion on Cyber Monday on Samsung 4K TVs, PlayStation 4s and Barbie dolls among other products, marking the largest online sales day in U.S. history.

Rocket Internet narrows losses but growth stalls

BERLIN (Reuters) - German e-commerce investor Rocket Internet reined in losses at its main start-ups in the third quarter but revenue growth slowed at meal box delivery firm HelloFresh and online furniture site Home24.

Toyota chief shifts gear, to boost electric vehicle division

TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp on Wednesday appointed its president to lead their newly formed electric car division, flagging its commitment to develop a technology that the automaker has been slow to embrace.

Europe on track for record tech investments this year: Atomico

HELSINKI/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Europe's tech sector is on track for a record level of investments this year but poor access to late-stage capital is keeping it from creating independent tech "gorillas", one of the region's most active investors said.

Uber defends business model, wants to avert strict EU rules

LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - Uber [UBER.UL] defended its business model in Europe's highest court on Tuesday, saying its service had made it easier for people to get around and cut pollution as it fights a case which could leave app-based startups facing tougher regulation.

Samsung Electronics considers split as investor pressure builds

SEOUL (Reuters) - Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd , under pressure from shareholders to improve investor returns, said on Tuesday it will consider creating a holding company in what would be the biggest shake-up in its 47-year history.

Deutsche Telekom attack part of global campaign on routers

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - A cyber attack that infected nearly 1 million routers used to access Deutsche Telekom internet service was part of a campaign targeting web-connected devices around the globe, the German government and security researchers said on Tuesday.