Senate Democrat Wants Google and Facebook to Pay for Local News
One day before top tech CEOs will be grilled by Congress, a Democratic senator joins call for digital platforms to pay for local news.
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Top European Regulator Warns Against ‘Breaking Up’ Big Tech
The European competition czar warned of unintended consequences from trying to break up the big tech companies.
U.S. Court Upholds Stay on WeChat Ban
The ruling is the latest saga in the back and forth between the Trump administration and a nonprofit group acting on behalf of WeChat users in the U.S.
Google, Temasek to Invest $350 Million in Indonesia’s Tokopedia
The deal would be the latest step in Google's effort to increase its presence in Southeast Asia.
China Cracks Down on Mobile Browsers
The browsers, including ones backed by Tencent, Alibaba and Huawei, were given two weeks to fix their problems as part of a “rectification campaign."
Twilio’s Sales Jump 52% as Customers Increase Spending
Twilio, a business messaging company that has in recent years expanded into videoconferencing and marketing automation, is growing during the pandemic.
AirPods Redesigns Expected for Next Year
New versions of the entry-level AirPods and AirPods Pro could be announced as early as next year.
Twitter to Proactively Discredit Election Misinformation
The move by Twitter highlights how social platforms are keen to avoid a repeat of 2016.
Tech Giants Ask Europeans For Liability Protection Around Takedown Debate
The request highlights the international debate about how social media platforms can moderate the content that users post.
MGM Tried to Sell Streaming Rights to Netflix, Apple for Bond Film
MGM turned down the offer to sell off the rights to its twice-delayed movie.
Ant to Raise $34.5 Billion in IPO
The IPO will be the biggest in history and a coup for the Hong Kong and Shanghai exchanges where the stock will trade.
Facebook Debuts Cloud Gaming Service, Excluding Apple Devices
The move highlights Facebook’s broader ambition to be a major player in video games, and another battle with Apple.
Airbnb’s Common Stock Price Rises 10%
Airbnb's common stock value is now about 20% higher than its nadir in the spring, but it still at about half its peak last year.
Facebook Could Use Tools for ‘At-Risk’ Countries for U.S. Elections
Any action to slow the spread of inflammatory posts will likely rekindle criticism that it is censoring political speech.
Female Exec Exodus at Netflix Continues
Nina Wolarsky is the latest executive to leave the streaming service amidst a shakeup.
Former TiKTok CEO Mayer Says Moderators Can’t Keep up With Content
Former TikTok CEO Mayer says regulators' demand for content moderation is almost impossible to achieve given the flood of posts from users around the world.
Huawei’s Revenue Growth Slows Amid U.S. Sanctions
The Chinese tech giant is grappling with the Trump administration's sanctions and the global coronavirus pandemic.
Expensify CEO Sends Email to Customers Urging Them to Vote for Biden
David Barrett becomes the latest tech CEO to wade into U.S. politics, a move with risks from both side of the presidential race.
China’s Lufax Seeks to Raise $2.4 Billion in New York IPO
The company had a net profit of $1 billion on income of $3.64 billion.
Apple Lobbied U.S. Congress on Uighur Slave Labor Bills
Apple lobbied Congress on a bill aimed at ensuring that U.S. companies rid their supply chains of slave labor.
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