Judge Orders Facebook to Respond to Critics of FTC Settlement
The order by a federal judge, who has yet to approve Facebook's $5 billion settlement with the FTC, is the latest sign of skepticism about the deal.
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Casper’s IPO Filing Shows Mounting Losses
The increasing losses could raise a red flag for investors and take some of the shine off direct-to-consumer retail companies.
Russia May Be Meddling With Biden Campaign
U.S. intelligence officials are looking into whether Russia is using disinformation efforts against former VP Joe Biden, the Democratic front-runner.
Ex-Intel, Google Exec Bryant Joins Medical AI Startup
After spending 32 years at Intel, and seven months at Google Cloud, Diane Bryant's next role will be leading a medical AI startup focused on brain disorders.
Alphabet’s David Drummond to ‘Retire’
Drummond has been surrounded by controversy over recent years due to his history of relationships with fellow employees.
Takeaway in $8 Bln Merger with Just Eat as EU Food Consolidation Quickens
Consolidation offers a way forward for food delivery companies as competitive pressures ramp up.
Oyo to Lay Off 3,000 Employees in India, China
The company has laid off about 1,800 workers so far, with more to come in the next few months. It's the latest purge at a SoftBank-backed firm.
Alibaba Wins Kudos for Gay-Friendly Ad
The ad, which appeared to show a gay couple, was a rare depiction of China's LGBT community.
Grubhub Finally Speaks, Says It’s Not Selling Itself
The statement drove the stock lower, but the delay in responding to reports of a possible sale may lead to some skepticism about what it said.
Grubhub Changes Phone Ordering Amid Sale Talk
The change follows a backlash in New York City from restaurants that were sometimes forced to pay fees for calls that didn't result in food orders.
Verizon Gives Customers Choice on Internet, TV Bundles
Verizon's new TV offering gives customers a little more choice in the cable channels they pay for but it doesn't go as far as most would probably want.
Zuckerberg Predicts ‘Breakthrough’ AR Glasses This Decade
Of all the Silicon Valley titans, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is perhaps the most bullish on the promise of AR glasses replacing mobile phones.
Data Management Firm Veeam Acquired for $5 Billion
Veeam, a 13-year-old data management company based in Switzerland, plans to increase its presence in the U.S. after the acquisition closes.
Lime Lays Off 14% of Employees, Pulls Out of A Dozen Cities
The scooter startup had pledged to slash local operating costs to burn less cash. "Financial independence is the goal for 2020," CEO Brad Bao wrote to employees.
Official Data Suggests iPhone Shipments in China Fell 13% in Q4 2019
The data offers early clues to Apple’s performance in China ahead of its latest quarterly earnings due Jan. 28.
Facebook Sticks to Political Ad Policy That Allows False Claims
Facebook will give users more control over political ads they see in a policy that departs from the more restrictive approach taken by Google and Twitter.
WeChat’s Mini Programs Are Gaining Traction
The development of WeChat's mini programs is crucial to Tencent's ability to keep increasing its revenue.
Researchers Uncover Security Flaws in TikTok
TikTok owner ByteDance is already under scrutiny by U.S. officials who fear that the popular Chinese-owned app could pose a security risk.
HP to Xerox: Drop Dead
HP's latest response to Xerox appears to rule out any possibility of a negotiated deal, unless Xerox raises its offer price.
Oracle’s Chief Marketing Officer Departs
Rupal Shah Hollenbeck, a former Intel executive who joined Oracle as senior vice president and CMO in December 2018, has left the company.
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