Vine Co-Founder Releases Successor App Called Byte
The app creator's pedigree—he founded short video company Vine—has raised Byte's profile in tech and influencer circles, but Byte is entering a crowded space.
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Whitman Apologizes for Comparing Journalists to Sexual Predators
She said in an interview that the remarks in an all-hands meeting last week were not how she thinks and feels about the press.
Google Acknowledges Backlash to New Search Results Page Look
The search giant acknowledged that recent changes to the search results page on desktop had sparked a backlash and may need to be revisited.
Accenture Acknowledges Content Moderation Can Cause PTSD
Content moderations in YouTube’s Austin, Texas facilities have been asked to sign a form that declares their day-to-day work can damage their mental health.
Bird Nears Deal for European Scooter Startup
The deal would potentially give Bird a renewed footprint in Europe, where the company has said it removed scooters from cold-weather cities.
Justice Department Plans Section 230 Meeting
It i the first known event by the DOJ on Section 230 since Attorney General William Barr said the liability law has gone too far needed to be re-examined.
CBS CEO Ianniello Expected to Leave in Spring
The long-anticipated departure reflects a management shakeup following the merger of Viacom and CBS last month.
U.K.’s Digital Tax Proposal Wins Support From Europe’s Top Tech Regulator
The U.K.'s plan to move forward with a digital tax targeting big tech companies has support from the EU, despite President Trump's threats of retaliation.
China Shuts Cinemas, Streaming Services Step in for Holiday Releases
As the coronavirus forces China into lockdown to prevent its spread and people shun public spaces, companies like ByteDance will increase in popularity.
Intel’s Data Center Unit Surges in Q4
PC chip shortages and mounting competition didn't keep Intel from reporting a strong quarter, but more challenges lie ahead.
George Soros: Facebook Wants to Help Re-Elect Trump
The comments are among the most pointed leveled at Facebook since it put in place its policy of refusing to fact check political ads.
Apple Software Maker Jamf Files Confidentially for IPO
The company, which makes software that allows institutions to manage a large number of Apple devices at once, is looking for a valuation of about $3 billion.
New Limits on Huawei Suppliers Coming
The new restrictions mean companies that had found workarounds to earlier limits may face trouble now sending components to the company.
23andMe Laying off 100, Mostly From Operations
The DNA testing company’s CEO speculated that privacy worries and concerns about the economy are behind a slowdown in the company’s business.
Tech Companies Promise Cybersecurity Support to Presidential Campaigns
A dozen tech companies have offered to help presidential campaigns defend themselves against cyber attacks for free or at discounted rates.
Comcast Makes Connected TV Device Top Priority for 2020
As the cable giant continues to focus on broadband customers and launches its Peacock streaming service, it sees Flex to be a key focus for the year to come.
China Quarantines City at Center of Viral Outbreak
The worsening outbreak on the eve of the Lunar New Year when hundreds of millions of Chinese travel is testing China's government.
Amazon Asks Court to Pause Microsoft’s Pentagon Project
It's the latest move in the battle over a Pentagon cloud contract Amazon claims it lost to Microsoft unfairly because of political bias in the Trump administration.
Latin American Scooter Firm Lays Off 25% of Employees
Grow Mobility, backed by GGV Capital and Monashees, cut about 625 workers and is pulling out of smaller markets to cut cash burn.
Google Researchers Highlight Flaws in Apple’s Safari Browser
Privacy flaws in Safari still haven't been fully addressed despite Apple's claims, according to a Google Chrome engineering director.
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