Technology Report: Internet slowed by cyber attack on spam blocker

	Click to View in Browser 03/27/2013 Internet slowed by cyber attack on spam blocker LONDON (Reuters) - One of the largest ever cyber attacks is slowing global internet services and the disruption could get worse, experts said on Wednesday, after an organization blocking "spam" content became a target. Mobile ads to push Twitter ad revenue near $1 billion in 2014: report SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter will generate nearly $1 billion in ad revenue next year due to a surge in mobile advertising on its Web microblogging service, according to a report released on Wednesday. Nasdaq extends deadline for Facebook IPO compensation applications NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group said on Wednesday it filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to extend the deadline for firms to apply for compensation relating to Facebook Inc's problematic IPO to April 8 from March 29. Popularity helps buffer Apple from Chinese state-media attacks SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese Internet users are crying foul over the perceived unfair treatment doled out to Apple Inc by state-run media which has actively criticized the smartphone maker for the past two weeks over its warranty policy. Portugal media demands Google pays for news LISBON (Reuters) - Portuguese media companies, struggling through the worst recession since the 1970s, are pressing Google to pay for content on its news search engine, echoing similar demands elsewhere in Europe. From tuna to tech, Hexagon breaks Swedish mould STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - In the shadow of well-known brands like Volvo and Ericsson, an acquisition-packed decade has made technology firm Hexagon one of Sweden's most valuable companies and a rare newcomer among its top blue chips. Mike Dell's former lieutenant leads coup attempt NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Dave Johnson finds himself once again pitted against a former employer. Flipboard launches new edition, lets readers create magazines (Reuters) - Social magazine app Flipboard launched on Tuesday one of its biggest overhauls to date allowing readers to create and share their own magazines in a bid to keep growing in popularity. Video game found to help the blind navigate buildings NEW YORK (Reuters) - A video game that uses a computer-generated layout of a building can help to prepare the blind to navigate the venue in real life by improving their spatial awareness, researchers said on Wednesday. Wal-Mart steps up its online game with help from stores SAN BRUNO, California (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc, facing growing competition for quick delivery of physical goods from online retailers like Amazon.com Inc, said on Tuesday it would start using its stores to get Internet orders to customers faster. Related Video Techquity: Apple's China challenges and stock's value Dutch company offers one way ticket to Mars Mediafile Megan McCarthy Susan Crawford on the internet disconnect John C Abell What is Google doing? A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend