Hackers trigger panic, missteps when advisers fail to plan
The word ‘password’ is pictured on a computer screen in this picture illustration taken in Berlin May 21, 2013.
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Apple pies and iPads sweeten China’s dreaded TV expose
Customers stand outside of a McDonald’s store in downtown Shanghai July 31, 2014.
Canada IPO market trades commodities for tech as valuations climb
TORONTO (Reuters) – Technology companies look set to supplant energy and mining firms as the driver of Canadian initial public offerings this year as global optimism about tech startups boosts valuations and spurs early investors to cash out.
Charter Comms in talks to buy Bright House Networks: source
(Reuters) – Charter Communications is in talks to buy privately held cable company Bright House Networks LLC, according to a source familiar with the matter.
In smartwatch war, Swatch goes for cheap, quick and China
CORGEMONT, Switzerland (Reuters) – The world’s largest watchmaker unveiled its riposte to Apple Inc’s smartwatch on Thursday, announcing a plan to put cheap programmable chips in watches that will let wearers from China to Chicago make payments with a swipe of the wrist.
Alibaba ploughs $200 million into Snapchat in latest startup deal: source
The logo of Alibaba Group is seen inside the company’s headquarters in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province early November 11, 2014. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said about $2 billion worth of goods were sold on the e-commerce giant’s websites within the first hour and 12 seconds of its annual shopping festival.