Facebook, Twitter Respond to Trump’s Posts Downplaying Covid
Twitter hid a post by Trump falsely claiming that the flu was more deadly than Covid-19, while Facebook removed the post entirely.
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Apple Sets Oct. 13 for Likely iPhone Event
Apple has sent invitations to media for an event on Oct. 13 that will likely feature its new iPhone 12s, the first to use faster 5G wireless networking.
Partisan Rancor Delays House Antitrust Report
The spirit of bipartisanship that hung over the House antitrust subcommittee's 15-month probe of big tech has suddenly dissipated.
China’s Didi Chuxing Partners With WhatsApp in Brazil
The alliance with WhatsApp could help Didi's Brazilian app 99 better compete against Uber in the key Latin American market.
SoftBank-Backed Ola Denied London Taxi License
Ola’s situation is similar to Uber’s, which won back its London license last month after an appeal.
McAfee Sued by SEC Over Promotions of Cryptocurrencies on Twitter
McAfee Creator sued by SEC for misleading his Twitter followers in a scheme to promote virtually worthless cryptocurrencies.
Ex-Apple Engineer Launches Conversational AI Startup
The startup, called Brighten.ai, aims to provide faster speech recognition than companies like Amazon and Google, as well as lower costs.
Opendoor, Seeking SPAC Merger, Lays Out Financial Picture
A lower volume of home sales amid Covid-19 decreased Opendoor’s nearly $2 billion in revenue by 12% in the first half of 2020.
Slack Working to Restore Service Amid Connection Issues
The service slowdown follows high-profile service interruptions for users of Microsoft and Google services in recent weeks.
Regal Cinemas Suspends Operations in U.S Amidst Pandemic
The second largest movie theater chain in the U.S. is suspending operations in over 500 locations.
U.S. Seeks to Overturn Injunction Halting WeChat Ban
Despite the Justice Department's appeal, it remains unclear whether the Washington can provide hard evidence that WeChat is spying on American users.
Alibaba to Invest in Swiss Travel Retailer Dufry
The investment comes as Dufry's share price has plummeted due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Former Chinese Government Official Ran TikTok’s Content Policy
The former diplomat's role at ByteDance could raise questions about whether Beijing could have any influence on TikTok.
Facebook’s Antitrust Defense May Argue Breakup Would Defy Law: Report
Facebook is preparing for the lease of a House antitrust panel's probe of big tech companies.
CEOs of Facebook, Google, Twitter Will Testify to Senate Before Election
Republicans want to yell at the social media companies about alleged bias against conservatives.
Uber Sells Stake in Freight Unit at $3.3 Billion Valuation
It's another cash-preservation move to ease concerns about Uber's costly secondary businesses.
Facebook Bashes Netflix Documentary About Social Media
The documentary features interviews with a handful of Facebook critics and former tech execs critiquing the social network's effect on society.
Exercise Tracking App Strava Eyes Billion-Dollar Valuation
Strava, last valued at $365 million, plans to raise at least $150 million
Cisco Systems Buys Cybersecurity Firm Portshift
The deal is part of Cisco's strategy of expanding its cybersecurity efforts into new areas, such as protecting applications from threats.
Shares of Self-Driving Car Sensor Maker Velodyne Fall 30%
It's the latest company to merge itself into the public market via "SPAC."
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