SenseTime Raises $712 Million in Hong Kong IPO
The company was forced to postpone its offering after the U.S. government added the firm to an investment blacklist of companies that have alleged ties to the Chinese military.
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Apple and Google Told to Ban ‘Play To Earn’ Apps by South Korea
The order is the latest example of the fragmented and rapidly-changing rules governing app distribution
Alphabet’s Waymo to Use Self-Driving Taxis From China’s Geely
Waymo appears to have downplayed the vehicle’s ties to China by saying it was designed in Sweden.
Apple Puts Foxconn iPhone Factory In India on Probation After Protests
Apple has struggled to diversify its supply chain to places like India, where worker unrest and lower labor and environmental standards stymied efforts.
Instagram Will Focus on Video in 2022
Instagram head Adam Mosseri said the app will double down on Reels.
More Than 500 Startups Gained Unicorn Status in 2021
Crypto trading platform Anchorage and cloud software startup Benchling were among the startups valued at over $1 billion this year.
Apple Issues Hefty Stock Bonuses to Select Engineers
Employees were surprised to receive the bonuses, which range between $50,000 to $180,000.
Coinbase Stock Drops as Crypto Prices Tumble
Coinbase’s stock slumped Tuesday as cryptocurrency prices fell.
Google CEO Pichai Can Face Questions in ‘Incognito Mode’ Suit, Judge Rules
The suit alleges that Google invaded consumers’ privacy by collecting information about their browsing despite their use of the private mode
China’s Meituan, Kuaishou Announce Partnership Amid Tech Crackdown
The increasing interoperability of Chinese tech companies is a focal point of local antitrust regulators, who already have slapped fines on Meituan and others.
Riot Games to Pay $100 Million to Settle Sex Discrimination Claims
The settlement closes one chapter in an ongoing reckoning by big gaming companies over their treatment of women.
Google’s ‘Street View’ Privacy Settlement Upheld by Appeals Court
The ruling shows how digital privacy-related litigation can take years, in this case a decade, to reach a conclusion.
Apple Closes NYC Retail Stores Due to Covid-19 Surge
NYC stores are closed for customer browsing but will offer pickup for online orders
Foxconn Extends Closure of India iPhone Factory After Worker Protests
The incident highlights the challenge Apple faces diversifying production from China to India, where worker unrest is more common.
Didi Indefinitely Blocks Employees From Selling Shares
Employee-owned shares were scheduled to be released from a six-month lockup period Monday, but the lockup was extended without a new end date, according to sources familiar with the decision who spoke to the Financial Times.
Starboard Acquires 6.5% Stake in GoDaddy
Activist investor Starboard Value LP has acquired a 6.5% stake in GoDaddy Inc. that is worth roughly $800 million, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday.
NLRB Settlement Could Make Unionization Easier for Amazon Workers
It will likely be easier for Amazon’s more than one million blue collar workers to organize in 2022
Meta Platforms Appeals U.K. Regulator’s Order to Sell Giphy
The parent company of Facebook argues the CMA's decision was "wrong on the law and the facts."
Intel Forced to Apologize After Statement on Xinjiang Suppliers
The chip maker faced backlash after issuing a statement to suppliers that it had to comply with requirements from multiple governments that it not source labor or goods from the region.
Tencent Reduces Stake in JD.com
The social network and gaming giant will distribute $16.4 billion-worth of its shares in the online retailer as a dividend to Tencent shareholders.
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