Facebook Acquires Indie Studio Behind Hit VR Game
The deal shows Facebook is building up its library of games and content for its virtual reality Oculus headset business.
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Trump Campaign Hits Out at New Google Ad Policy
The search giant's ad policy changes which limit campaigns' ability to ads, have been criticized by both parties.
Uber, Lyft to Pay Seattle Tax of $25 Million Per Year
The moves, just the latest by a state or municipality to rein in the companies, will cut into their efforts to earn a profit.
Senate Democrats Unveil Privacy Bill
Sen. Maria Cantwell's data privacy bill has Democratic backing but faces an uphill battle to passing.
Oyo’s Losses More Cause for SoftBank Concern
The long wait for Oyo to reach profitability could further damage SoftBank’s reputation as a savvy tech investor.
Alibaba Shares Jump in Hong Kong Trading Debut
The highly anticipated debut comes as the city is grappling with disruptive pro-democracy protests that have lasted for months.
Google Fires Four Employees, Alleges Data Access Violations
The firings are likely to make waves at the company and add to tensions between increasingly activist employees and management.
Advocacy Groups Urge Congress to Look Into Amazon’s Privacy Practices
The action is the latest example of pushback against Amazon surveillance products such as its Ring camera-equipped doorbells and Rekognition facial recognition software.
A High Injury Rate at Amazon Warehouses
This story is a crushing reminder of the human cost of Amazon's fast delivery apparatus as the holiday gift giving season approaches.
Former Viacom CEO Biondi Dies
Biondi was one of a generation of media executives who helped drive a consolidation of media companies in the 1990s.
Uber Nears Sale of Costly Indian Food Delivery Unit to Zomato
Uber is hoping to sell its operations for an equity stake in Zomato that could be worth several hundred million dollars on paper.
Ticket Marketplace Viagogo Acquires StubHub
EBay will sell Stubhub for $4.05 billion, the companies announced.
Uber’s London Operations Threatened Again
The city's transport regulator said it did not have confidence Uber could fix its problems, such as allowing unauthorized drivers to make at least 14,000 trips
India’s Paytm Raises $1 Billion to Fend Off Rivals
Paytm is still the overall leader by a wide margin, but it's facing tougher competition, particularly in those handled by the government's payment system.
Amazon Is Back in China – Sort Of
The move underscores how Pinduoduo is shaking up China's ecommerce ecosystem.
Beijing Is Using Big Data, AI for Mass Roundups
A new data leak reveals how China has been harnessing machine learning to guide mass detentions of Uighurs, a mostly Muslim minority in the country's West.
HP Issues Blistering Response to Xerox
HP says it has concerns about Xerox's "near term health and long term viability." The latest exchange suggests a negotiated deal could be difficult to reach.
Book Says Facebook Exec ‘Helped Quarterback’ Kavanaugh Nomination
New book says Facebook executive Joel Kaplan was more involved in Supreme Court nomination than previously known
How WeWork Will Tweak Its Business Model
WeWork doesn't want to sign leases in weaker cities, instead taking a less risky route to start making money.
Airbnb’s COO to Step Down
Belinda Johnson, one of Brian Chesky's closest confidantes, will leave the executive role March 1 and join the board of directors.
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