Confirmation Hearing for DOJ Antitrust Nominee Kanter Set For Oct. 6
Kanter is still likely months out from starting the job.
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Microsoft Partners With, Invests in Cloud Healthcare Startup Truveta
In addition to partnering with an emerging startup in the healthcare technology industry, Microsoft is getting a potentially lucrative cloud customer.
YouTube Bans False Claims About Any Approved Vaccine
The company acknowledged that undertaking such censorship is inherently fraught because “scientific understanding evolves as new research emerges.”
Macy’s Fears Amazon Is Coming for Its Iconic Herald Square Billboard
“Akin to a conquering enemy, it would be as if a competitor hung its ‘flag’ on top of Macy’s flagship department store and announced victory," the suit claims.
FTC Considering New Privacy Rules: Report
The news rules would also include greater protections for children.
Warby Parker Closes at $52 and $6 Billion Valuation
The company's stock debut shows investor confidence in Warby Parker's brand recognition and potential to turn a profit, unlike similar public companies that sell directly to their customers.
China’s Xi Calls for More Top Tech Talent, R&D Spending
Xi's comments come as China is trying to accelerate the development of homegrown technologies and reduce its dependence on U.S. innovations.
Facebook Teen Usage Sharply Declined, Internal Research Showed
The company is hoping Instagram can attract young users who will migrate to Facebook
Amazon Unveils New Robot, Updated Devices
Amazon's latest range of devices demonstrates its efforts to expand its presence in the smart-home market.
Benioff Slams Facebook Again
At Code Conference in Los Angeles, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff once again advocated for government regulation of Facebook.
Endeavor to Buy Sports Betting Software Company OpenBet for $1.2 Billion
The acquisition reflects a surge of interest in sports betting caused by its legalization in numerous states.
Chinese Car Maker Geely Launches Smartphone Business
Geely, which owns Volvo and Lotus brands, will be competing in the mature smartphone market already crowded with many Chinese and foreign brands.
TikTok Surpasses 1 Billion Monthly Active Users
The popular short-video app's robust growth highlights the threat it poses to Facebook and Google.
SoftBank Vision Fund Executive Deep Nishar to Leave
Nishar, one of the Vision Fund's most senior executives, has worked on dozens of deals including Slack and Guardant Health.
Ozy Media Faces FBI Probe After Investor Call
A co-founder of Ozy allegedly impersonated a top YouTube executive on a conference call with Goldman Sachs in February.
Facebook Sets Up $50 MIllion Metaverse Research Fund
The fund’s announcement comes as Facebook weathers a new wave of criticism and scrutiny concerning Instagram and the core Facebook app.
YouTube TV to Drop Price As a Result of NBCU Dispute
Google's response is a clever way of highlighting the cost of NBCU's channels and is a tactic not deployed by cable or satellite TV operators in similar disputes before.
EV Company Polestar to Merge with Gores Guggenheim SPAC in $20 Billion Deal
Polestar joins several other electric vehicle companies which have decided to go public via SPAC mergers, including Tesla, Nikola and Lucid Group.
Spotify Kicks off Ad Campaign Targeting Advertisers
The new campaign is designed to lure small and mid-sized businesses.
Instagram Hits Pause on Plans for Kids App
The company says it does not have a timeline for when work on the project could resume.
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