Technology Report: Apple's iPad tops Consumer Reports' list despite heat issue

Click to View in Browser 04/2/2012 Apple's iPad tops Consumer Reports' list despite heat issue SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc's new iPad topped Consumer Reports' list of tablets despite the influential watchdog stoking doubts two weeks ago by saying the latest iteration of the best-selling tablet threw off more heat when used heavily. Loeb's hedge fund launches site in war with Yahoo NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb has intensified his firm Third Point's proxy battle with Yahoo Inc, launching a website calling for a management shakeup at the online media company. Microsoft shuts German distribution center in patent dispute MUNICH/AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Microsoft is moving its European software distribution to the Netherlands from Germany after being caught up in patent disputes with mobile phone and tablet maker Motorola Mobility Inc . Web surfers to pay online using Facebook, Twitter BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A one-click online payment system using Facebook and Twitter that could boost Internet sales for newspapers, music vendors and other low-priced goods and services is being tested by a major European media company, according to its developer. Lenovo picks former Acer CEO Lanci to head Europe (Reuters) - Former Acer Chief Executive Gianfranco Lanci was appointed on Monday as chief of Lenovo's operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and said he aims to break into the top three in the region by next year. Foxconn chairman pledges to raise pay in China, invest in Hainan BOAO, China (Reuters) - Foxconn Technology Group will keep on increasing worker salaries in China and cutting the hours of work, Chairman Terry Gou said on Sunday, after it came under fire for poor working conditions for employees making Apple iPhones and iPads. Wealthy smartphone users less likely to play games, tweet TORONTO (Reuters) - Wealthier smartphone users are less likely to play games or tweet and will opt for news, travel or finance apps, according to a new study. Australia settles patent suit in U.S. wi-fi case CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia's scientific research agency has reached a multi-million dollar out-of-court settlement in the United States over the use of its wireless internet technology which underpins wi-fi platforms worldwide. MTN former CEO denies bribes to Iran, South Africa JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The former chief executive of MTN Group denied on Sunday that he authorized bribes to Iranian and South African government officials in return for a cellular license in Iran. Japan's Olympus promotes Nambu to top financial role TOKYO/LONDON (Reuters) - Japan's scandal-hit Olympus Corp has promoted Akihiro Nambu to its top financial role just months after some of the firm's largest shareholders called for him to resign over a $1.7 billion accounting fraud. Related Video High hopes for Dutch car plane Traditional Chinese medicine gets 21st century makeover Mediafile Paul Smalera The recession killed journalism – and saved it Lisa Richwine 'Hunger Games' feeds fan cravings with 2nd box office win 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