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.
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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.
DoorDash to Expand Delivery Beyond Restaurant Food
DoorDash is getting closer to taking on secretive delivery startup goPuff.
ByteDance Seeks New CEO for TikTok
A U.S.-based CEO could help TikTok grow faster and relieve some of the pressure it faces from regulators over its Chinese parent company's ties to Beijing.
Huawei Stockpiling Gear in Case of U.S. Ban
The report suggests that Huawei remains seriously concerned about a U.S. ban, despite what appears to be a thaw in U.S.-China trade relations.
Trump Convenes With Tech Execs, Talks Encryption in Davos
President Donald Trump, in Davos, had breakfast with a number of technology executives and discussed encryption, trade and Facebook political ads with CNBC.
Britain Set to Adopt New Online Privacy Protections for Children
The new rules, stricter than those in the U.S., will require online services to give more privacy protections and halt data mining practices for young users.
Amazon, Facebook and Apple, Targets in D.C., Boost Lobbying Spending
Most tech companies spent more on lobbying the federal government in 2019 but they are still heading into 2020 as some of Washington’s favorite punching bags.
At Davos, Alphabet’s Pichai Reiterates Need for AI Regulation
Pichai also said AI regulation should be consistent around the world, calling into question how the U.S. and China will come together on the matter.
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