Bloomberg Apple Inc. plans to build a self-driving car for consumers and is targeting 2024 to produce the vehicle, Reuters reported. The company is developing its own battery technology that could reduce the cost of power packs and extend the vehicle’s range, Reuters said Apple is tapping outside partners for elements of the system, including lidar sensors that provide autonomous …

Bloomberg International Business Machines Corp. (IMBM) ought Expertus Technologies Inc., a Canadian financial-technology firm that helps process more than $50 billion in transactions a day, to bolster its electronic-payments capabilities. Closely held Expertus has been added to the IBM Global Business Services unit, the Armonk, New York-based buyer said in a statement. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Banks worldwide …

Bloomberg Facebook Inc. is building a new video product that will let people pay content creators or celebrities for the chance to interact with them during a live broadcast. The tool, called Super, will let creators, entrepreneurs or celebrities host live, interactive video events. Viewers can tip creators by buying them digital gifts, or pay to “appear” alongside a creator …