August2018
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Cisco to buy cyber-security company Duo
Aug 2, 2018Cisco Systems Inc said on Thursday it would buy Duo Security, a venture capital-backed cyber security company, for $2.35 billion in cash, as it seeks to expand its offerings in cloud computing. The deal is the... -
Johanna Konta cruises past Kenin in San Jose
Aug 2, 2018A day after handing Serena Williams the worst loss of her career, Britain’s Johanna Konta continued her dominance over American competition with a 6-1 6-4 dismantling of Sofia Kenin at the Silicon Valley Classic on Wednesday.... -
Actor Alan Alda reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
Aug 2, 2018Award-winning actor Alan Alda disclosed on Tuesday that he has Parkinson’s disease, saying he did not want the revelation that he had the nervous system disorder to be told from “a sad point of view.” The... -
Cisco Systems Inc to buy Duo Security for $2.35 billion in cash
Aug 2, 2018Cisco Systems Inc said on Thursday it would buy Duo Security, a venture capital-backed cybersecurity company, for $2.35 billion in cash, as it seeks to expand its offerings in cloud computing. The deal is the biggest... -
Hacker broke into Reddit and accessed some user data
Aug 2, 2018Social media network Reddit said on Wednesday a hacker broke into a few of its systems and accessed some user data, including current email addresses and a 2007 database backup containing old encrypted passwords. A copy... -
Andy Murray outfights Edmund, Zverevs to meet at Washington
Aug 2, 2018Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray collected the biggest victory of his injury comeback Wednesday at the ATP and WTA Washington Open while defending champion Alexander Zverev booked a matchup with his older brother. Murray, sidelined... -
English FA considers 2030 World Cup bid
Aug 2, 2018The Football Association is considering putting England forward as a potential host for the 2030 World Cup, confirming on Wednesday it has approved a feasibility study into becoming Europe’s only bid. England, the home of the... -
Grab secured $1 billion in fresh funding for expanding in Indonesia
Aug 2, 2018Singapore-based Grab said on Thursday it has secured $1 billion in fresh funding and will consider raising further cash, as the ride-hailing firm aggressively expands in Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s biggest economy. The latest fundraising comes less... -
Apple Inc is speaking with Chinese telecom firms to find ways to reduce spam
Aug 2, 2018Apple Inc is speaking with Chinese telecom firms to find ways to reduce spam received through its messaging service, a spokeswoman said, days after state media alleged it was allowing illegal content on its platform. The... -
Neymar rejoins PSG on China tour
Aug 2, 2018Dozens of screaming fans welcomed Brazil star Neymar on Thursday as he flew in to China to rejoin Paris Saint- Germain after his disappointing World Cup. The world’s most expensive player, wearing a canary-yellow hoodie, posed...