Here s what s on the Wednesday menu.
Apple, Dropbox, Twitter add their voices to the opposition against CISA (Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act). A Senate vote could come this week on the bill that proponents say would boost security but opponents say would kill privacy. (Washington Post; Guardian)
Tax probes in Europe: Starbucks and Fiat ordered to pay back taxes after their deals with the Netherlands and Luxembourg were found to be illegal. Are Apple and Amazon next?
YouTube Red launch: Paid YouTube subscriptions — featuring ad-free viewing, ability to download videos and upcoming original content — will be available Oct. 28. (Announcement)
Tech and diversity: Facebook launches TechPrep, a resource hub where underrepresented people and their parents and guardians can learn more about computer science and programming and find resources to get them started. (Announcement)
HP sells network security business TippingPoint to Trend Micro for $300 million.
A look at the Autism Glass Project, which is using Google Glass to try to help autistic kids see emotions.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick says an IPO is years away.
Google says 100 million people are now using Google Photos.
Photo from Associated Press
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