Netflix, Disney+ Fall Off U.S. List of Most Downloaded Apps
Social media apps ranked highest in Apptopia's annual ranking of the 10 most downloaded apps in the U.S.
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No Slowdown in Antitrust Enforcement in 2022, Chinese Regulator Says
Alibaba, Tencent and Meituan have all been hit with massive fines in the past year.
Samsung, Micron Warn of Chip Supply Disruption Amid China Lockdown
The uncertainty over production could add more pressure to the global chip shortage, which has created tight supplies of everything from cars to game consoles.
How Meta Platforms Played Politics In Wake of Haugen Leaks
Lobbyists for the company tried to divide lawmakers in the wake of Frances Haugen's leaks, according to a new report.
Amazon Addresses Pay Frustrations: Report
Employees have cited dissatisfaction with their base pay as one of their top reasons for seeking a new job.
T-Mobile Starts Selling Google TV-Powered Streaming Stick
The $50 device from T-Mobile is similar to Google's own Chromecast and comes as the tech giant is prioritizing the expansion of its Google TV operating system.
Robinhood to Beta Test Crypto Wallet Next Month
The trading platform gave an updated timeline on its much-anticipated crypto wallet.
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.
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
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