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Here s what s going on in tech.

Amazon introduces new $49.99 Fire tablet — and buyers can save even more if they spring for the six-pack. Also, new Fire TV upgrades. (WSJ)

Security problem with Cisco routers is bigger than first thought, with researchers saying at least 79 devices in 19 countries are infected.

China has reportedly asked U.S. tech companies to sign a pledge that includes possibly turning over data to the government. (NYT)

Twitter CFO Anthony Noto: Twitter s audience may surpass Facebook s, depending how you look at it. (Official numbers: Twitter has reported it has 304 million users, Facebook 1.49 billion.)

Apple rolls out first Android app — one that helps users dump Android and switch to iOS.

Lyft teams up with Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Kuaidi to fight Uber in China — and the U.S.

Microsoft announces new commitment of $75 million over the next three years to increase access to computer science education. (Microsoft)

Microsoft hit with lawsuit accusing it of discrimination against women in pay and promotions.

Google sues online marketing company over telemarketing calls, sets up online form for reporting robocalls.

 

Photo: Need a tablet, or maybe six? Amazon s new Fire tablet is displayed next to a six-pack of them, plus assorted colored cases, in San Francisco. (Eric Risberg/Associated Press)