Google Suspends Advertising in Russia
Russia’s communications regulator accused the company of showing ads in the country that it said misinformed people about the war
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Microsoft Suspends New Sales to Russia
The company also outlined how it was helping defend Ukrainian organizations and civilians from cyberattacks during the current conflict.
Disney Confirms Plans to Launch Ad-Supported Tier of Disney+
Disney is hoping the launch will help it hit its goals of reaching at least 230 million subscribers globally and making Disney+ profitable by 2024.
Founders Fund Raises $5 Billion as Appetite for VC Deals Remains Robust
The new fundraising by Founders Fund comes as its competitors, such as Andreessen Horowitz, have also raised supersized funds.
Shares of Southeast Asian Tech Giant Grab Drop 37% on Weak Earnings
Southeast Asia's biggest internet stocks such as Grab and Sea are grappling with a dramatic decline in investor sentiment.
Intel says it has suspended shipments to Belarus as well as Russia
The move also applies to Intel’s resellers, meaning that critical parts for PCs and servers will no longer be sold in Russia and Belarus.
Twitter Is Reopening Offices on March 15, But Employees Can Stay Remote
Twitter is opening its offices worldwide on March 15, but remote work will still be an option.
Decision on Facebook Breakup Likely Won’t Come Until 2025
The slow pace of litigation highlights the difficulties regulators face in policing the tech sector.
Nomination of Final FTC Commissioner Starts Moving Through Senate, Again
Alvaro Bedoya is arguably the most important part of FTC Chair Khan’s aggressive enforcement agenda.
CNN+ Sets Prices Ahead of Launch This Spring
CNN+ will cost $5.99 per month — the same price as Fox News streaming service Fox Nation.
Tencent’s Payment Service to Reduce Fees for Small Merchants
The move comes amid regulatory pressure as China's government has recently called on food delivery apps to reduce their fees for small businesses.
Snowflake Targets Data Scientists With Streamlit Acquisition
With the deal, Snowflake boosts its credibility in open-source circles and gains a potential foothold for more data science-related business.
Amazon Shutters Bookstores to Double Down on Grocery
Amazon plans to close nearly 70 physical retail locations in the U.S. and United Kingdom
AMD makes its Russian sales halt official
The move underscores that an increasing number of U.S. tech companies are treating Western sanctions, which contain exemptions for some civilian sales, as a de-facto Russia sales ban.
Google Asks Some U.S. Staff to Go Back to the Office in April
Many companies take cues from Google and other big tech firms in deciding whether to return to the office.
State AGs Launch Investigation Into TikTok’s Impact on Young Users
A bipartisan group of state attorneys general is probing whether TikTok is harmful to young users.
Fortnite Maker Epic Games Acquires Music Marketplace Bandcamp
The move sees Epic expanding the platform ambitions that have brought it into conflict with Apple and Google.
Netflix Buys Finnish Mobile Game Studio for $72 Million
The entertainment giant continues to make moves into gaming in order to jumpstart subscriber growth.
Google-owned Fitbit Recalls More Than 1 Million Smartwatches
The voluntary move is Fitbit’s second recall of more than a million devices
Biden Demands Big Tech Stop “National Experiment” on Children
The president’s State of the Union Address called for tougher privacy protections, a ban on advertising targeting children and a halt to the collection of personal data from children.
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