Google Invests in CME and Wins Cloud Deal
The deal is the second this week in which Google invested in a company and walked away with a lucrative cloud contract - a move often done by rival Microsoft
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ViacomCBS To Spend $2 Billion on Content to Grow Streaming Services
The company hit 47 million subscribers to its streaming services globally in the third quarter.
Google Opens up to Third-Party Payments in S. Korea
Google will allow third-party payments for apps on its Android Google Play app store to comply with South Korea’s “anti-Google” law.
Target Adopts Microsoft-Led Networking Software Project
Target has modified a Microsoft-led open source networking operating system to run in retail stores, underscoring its desire to avoid working with Amazon.
Roku Reports Sharp Slowdown, Partly Caused by Supply Constraints on TVs
Supply chain disruptions also raised Roku’s costs on its streaming devices, resulting in a loss on its devices.
GitHub Switches CEOs as Friedman Departs
Nat Friedman, CEO of GitHub and one of Microsoft's most high-profile open source executives, is leaving to work with startups.
Google Prepares Bid for New Pentagon Cloud Contract
The contract shows the importance of lucrative government cloud deals even when they threaten to cause ethical pushback from workers.
Robotaxi Developer Waymo to Start Mapping NYC Streets
Human drivers will man vehicles that travel parts of New York learning street and traffic patterns
Discovery Taps Mayer to Help With WarnerMedia
Discovery reported it added another 3 million streaming subscribers globally in the third quarter.
Allbirds’ Stock Nearly Doubles in Stock Debut
Allbirds' stock trades up on its debut, following a spike in demand for its stock ahead of the company's initial public offering.
Growth in Smart TV Viewing Surpasses Usage of Connected TV Devices
New research from Conviva raises questions about whether Roku can maintain its dominant position.
Fortnite Says ‘Game Over’ in China
The game failed to get a license despite operating in China for three years in testing mode, meaning it couldn’t charge players for any in-game purchases.
Tencent Unveils New Chips as China Promotes Homegrown Technology
Tencent's expansion into chips comes as China is trying to become more self-sufficient in key areas of technology such as semiconductors.
ByteDance Founder Has Stepped Down From Board
The move shows how the founders of China’s major internet companies are trying to retreat from the spotlight amid Beijing's escalating regulatory crackdown.
Zillow Abandons Home Buying Operations In Abrupt U-Turn
Zillow had lost hundreds of millions of dollars over the past couple of years buying homes, a market it jumped into in competition with Opendoor and others.
Google Invests In Autonomous Delivery Company Nuro
The Waymo sibling company also landed a five-year cloud deal with Nuro
Bird to Begin Trading Thursday as SPAC Investors Approve Merger
News of the approved deal sent Switchback’s stock down more than 16% Tuesday afternoon as investors unloaded the stock to cash out ahead of the merger.
Facebook to Shut Down Facial Recognition System
The company, now known as Meta, cited “growing societal concerns” over the technology.
Netflix Launches First Mobile Games
The first games will only be available to Netflix subscribers who have Androids.
Axios Valued at $430 Million With New Funding
Axios locks in new funding from Cox Enterprises after failed acquisition and merger talks earlier this summer with Axel Springer and The Athletic.
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