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Apple could reportedly face billions of dollars in fines if its Irish tax setup — its tax rate there is less than 2 percent — is found to be illegal, although it s unclear whether any finding or accusation is coming this week. Ireland says its dealings with Apple were legitimate.
Facebook rolls out new ad platform Atlas, which will let advertisers track Facebook users outside the social network.
Palo Alto-based cloud software company Tibco to be sold to private equity firm for $3.98 billion.
Cisco to invest $1 billion over two years in Intercloud network, which expands the company s cloud offerings.
Oracle s Larry Ellison announces upgraded Oracle Cloud Platform at Oracle OpenWorld, says it will match Amazon pricing.
Instagram reportedly blocked in China amid protests in Hong Kong.
Microsoft to open flagship store on Fifth Avenue, blocks from Apple s store.
Fledgling social network Ello, which is ad-free and being touted as a Facebook alternative, to charge for certain services. BTW, Ello was hit with a denial-of-service attack Sunday.
San Francisco-based CloudFlare to offer website encryption for free.
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