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Here is the latest Tech News from The Wall Street Journal.

First Glance at iPhone Maker’s Retail Revamp
Apple offered a preview of a new flagship store opening in San Francisco’s Union Square.

Samsung, Alibaba to Cooperate on Mobile Payments
Samsung Electronics agreed with Alibaba’s financial-services affiliate to cooperate on mobile payments, as the world’s largest smartphone-maker looks to expand its presence in China, a market where it has struggled in recent years.

Yahoo Suitors Expected to Bid Below Past Indications
Verizon Communications Inc. and others are expected to bid around $2 billion to $3 billion in the auction for Yahoo Inc.’s core business, less than what the troubled Internet pioneer was expected to fetch, according to people familiar with the matter.

IMAX Plans Foray Into Virtual Reality
IMAX, later this year, will begin launching virtual-reality experiences in locations such as multiplexes and malls. The plan comes as IMAX and Google announced plans to collaborate on a camera that will capture 360-degree images made to be experienced on VR headsets.

Electric Forces Let Robotic ‘Bees’ Hang Tight
In a new study, scientists describe a miniature flying robot that can perch on a variety of surfaces.

LinkedIn 2012 Data Breach May Have Hit Over 100 Million
A 2012 data breach at LinkedIn Corp. may have been far worse than previously known, potentially affecting over 100 million members.

Facebook Co-Founder Saverin’s Venture-Capital Firm Raises $143.6 Million
A venture-capital firm launched last year by Facebook Inc. co-founder Eduardo Saverin and a partner has closed its first fund, raising $143.6 million, according to a regulatory filing Thursday.

Hey, Pittsburgh, That Uber Is Learning to Drive Itself
Uber will deploy a specially outfitted hybrid Ford Fusion on the streets of Pittsburgh in coming weeks, collecting mapping data and testing self-driving abilities.

Google Appeals French ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Order
Alphabet’s Google argued that France risks upsetting international law and emboldening totalitarian censors by trying to force the search firm to broaden its application of Europe’s “right to be forgotten.”

Looking at Video and Internet Providers
Comparing Comcast, Verizon and others

Google Plans Virtual-Reality Operating System Called Daydream
Alphabet Inc.’s Google outlined several initiatives around virtual-reality in a bid to compete with rivals like Facebook Inc. that have taken an early lead in the emerging technology.

Google Reveals New Android Software
Google doesn’t yet have a name for Android N, its next major mobile operating system release, but the division is already highlighting its split-screen abilities.

Uber Puts Brakes on Bangkok Motorcycle-Booking Service
Uber suspended its motorcycle-booking service in Bangkok after warnings from local authorities over operating licenses for drivers.

Bad Weather Is Less Likely to Strand You at the Airport
Airlines are using new computer systems to rebook passengers; Delta’s ”Viper,” Southwest’s “the Baker” and others give travelers choices for new flights, tap unpublished routes.

Theranos Voids Two Years of Edison Blood-Test Results
Company led by Elizabeth Holmes has told regulators that all Edison results from 2014 and 2015 were canceled. Theranos has issued tens of thousands of corrected blood-test reports to patients and doctors.

Salesforce Boosts Outlook After Topping 1st-Quarter Expectations
Salesforce.com Inc. lifted its forecast for the year on the heels of a stronger-than-expected to start to its fiscal year.

Take-Two’s Digital Sales Are a Salve in a Tough Quarter
Take-Two says it didn’t benefit as much this year from post-holiday momentum, and it signaled business will slow in the current year.

Google Takes on Apple, Facebook With Allo and Duo Chat Apps
Google is kicking off its artificial-intelligence-powered vision for the future with a pair of apps that will arrive for both Android and iOS later this summer.

Cisco Gives Solid Outlook, Though Profit Edges Lower
Cisco posted a 3.6% drop in net income, but adjusted profit came in better than analysts expected and the network-gear maker gave a rosy outlook for the current quarter.

Google’s New Products Reflect Push Into Machine Learning
Google revealed new products that use machine learning to help users better perform simple tasks, access information and communicate with others.

SES CEO Says Concern About Overcapacity Overblown
Although satellite services providers Inmarsat and Eutelsat Communications have recently cut sales outlooks, the chief executive of rival SES SA says ample growth opportunities remain for his company.

Federal Laws Sought for Driverless Cars
A group of business and former military leaders wants to limit states’ ability to regulate driverless cars, calling for sweeping federal legislation to avoid a patchwork of rules they believe could hinder adoption of the technologically advanced vehicles.

Fitbit Buys Digital-Wallet Technology
Stepping into Apple’s wheelhouse, Fitbit purchased Coin’s wearable-payments assets, with plans to develop a payment solution that could be embedded into future Fitbit devices.

Facebook CEO Set to Meet With Conservatives Over ‘Trending Topics’
Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg plans to meet with roughly a dozen prominent conservatives Wednesday to quell concerns that the social network is biased against conservative ideas.

Google Isn’t Playing Games With New Chip
When Google’s AlphaGo computer program bested South Korean Go champion Lee Se-dol in March, it took advantage of a secret weapon: a specially designed microprocessor chip. Built in secret over the last three years, the processor, plays a more strategic role in the company.

The Polaroid-Style Instant Camera Is Back
Instant cameras and printers from Fujifilm and Polaroid are making a comeback. Joanna Stern reveals the best ones you can buy.

Google Makes Push Into Artificial Intelligence With New Offerings
Google CEO Sundar Pichai unveiled new products and services that use smarter software to make decisions rather than follow instructions, part of a major push into artificial intelligence.

Charter Completes Time Warner Cable Acquisition
Charter Communications on Wednesday said it completed its $55 billion acquisition of Time Warner Cable, solidifying the formation of a telecommunications behemoth that faced regulatory hurdles and criticism from consumer groups.

Why Midea Is Cuckoo for Kuka’s Robots
Chinese appliance maker Midea wants German robot-maker Kuka to automate its production. Robots, however, don’t come cheap.

Analog Devices Profit Falls 17%
Analog Devices said its earnings fell 17% in the latest quarter as weaker demand in the chip maker’s consumer business weighed on its performance.

ARM’s $350 Million Deal Builds Future Beyond Smartphones
ARM Holdings said it has completed a $350 million acquisition of a computer-vision company, in a bet that it can further ARM’s goal of getting its technology into new markets such as automobiles, robots and everyday household items.

Cisco Systems Earnings: What to Watch
Cisco Systems is scheduled to report results for the quarter ended April 30 after the market closes Wednesday. Here is what you need to know.

Gap Open to Selling on Amazon
The struggling apparel chain Gap is open to selling its merchandise on Amazon or other third parties in the U.S., its chief executive told shareholders at the annual meeting.

China’s Midea Group Announces Bid for German Robot Maker Kuka
The deal, which values Kuka at more than $5 billion, is one of the largest unsolicited approaches of a foreign company by a Chinese buyer.

Tencent Warns of Challenges to Ad Business, Despite Strong Results
The Chinese Internet giant warned of possible challenges to its ad business due to China’s economic slowdown, despite posting strong earnings growth thanks to solid revenue from mobile games and advertising.

Nokia to Return to Cellphones Via Licensing Pact
Nokia Corp., the Finnish company that once dominated the cellphone industry, is planning a comeback through a licensing pact.

What if Facebook Gave Us An Opposing-Viewpoints Button?
With more information than ever at our fingertips, why has it become harder to fathom your neighbor’s point of view? Facebook contributes to an online echo chamber—but could also be part of a solution.