Meta Platforms to Sell Giphy Under Regulatory Order
The ruling shows how difficult it is for big tech companies to expand via acquisition.
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Meta Platforms to Sell Giphy Under Regulatory Order
The ruling shows how difficult it is for big tech companies such as Meta to expand via acquisition.
Strong EV Sales in China Boost Profit for BYD
The Chinese automaker which is partly owned by Buffett said its third quarter profit likely quadrupled.
Roblox Reports Jump in Hours Watched
That’s a good sign for the gaming service as it introduces advertising as a new revenue stream
High Turnover at Amazon Cost $8 Billion Annually
High attrition levels within Amazon’s fulfillment and operations teams cost the company an “estimated $8 billion annually.
Texas Securities Regulators Probe FTX US, CEO Sam Bankman-Fried
It’s the latest regulatory probe into how crypto exchanges are rewarding customers for making deposits.
TikTok Steps Up Age Restrictions for Livestreaming
TikTok will require users to be 18-years-old to host livestreams starting November 23.
Apple Pauses Plan to Use Chinese Chips After U.S. Export Controls
The move throws a wrench in Apple’s plans to use more Chinese suppliers and reduce its components costs.
Kanye West to Acquire Parler
West, now known as Ye, says he is taking a "bold stance" against Big Tech censorship.
Apple Freezes Plan to Use Chinese Supplier’s Chips Amid Political Tensions
The move comes as the U.S. government is stepping up its efforts to limit China's access to advanced chip technology.
Crypto Firm NYDIG Cuts 30% of Workforce
The New York bitcoin company’s layoffs are the latest in a series of sweeping tech layoffs
Apple’s Headset to Include Iris Scanning Feature
Apple's new headset will include features that aren't in Meta's new Quest Pro headset.
SpaceX Asked Pentagon to Pay $380 million for Starlink in Ukraine
In a letter to the Pentagon obtained by CNN, SpaceX said it could not afford to fund the internet services.
Nutanix Considering Sale
Nutanix got approaches from companies such as Cisco before its 2016 IPO.
Volkswagen to Invest $2.35 Billion in Partnership With Chinese AI Chip Firm
The German auto giant will form a joint venture with China's Horizon Robotics to develop autonomous driving technology for the Chinese market.
Netflix Sets $6.99 Price for Ad-Supported Tier
Netflix’s ad-supported tier will launch on Nov. 3 in the U.S. and several other countries, about a month before Disney launches the ad-supported tier for Disney+.
With TikTok’s New Ad Offering, Brands Only Pay If Users Watch the Ad
TikTok will announce several new ad offerings at a product summit in New York on Thursday.
Chinese Chip Equipment Maker Removes American Employees From R&D Work
The move comes after the U.S. announced new chip export rules including restrictions on U.S. citizens' involvement in China's chip development activities.
Microsoft Unveils Premium Version of Teams, Deepens Ties With Cisco
Microsoft wants more large corporate customers to consider using Teams, and a new premium edition and collaboration with Cisco could help make that happen.
TripActions Raises $304 Million in Fresh Funding
The IPO hopeful tapped structured funding from investor Coatue
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