New York City May Cap Delivery Fees at 10%
The proposed legislation would require Grubhub and Uber Eats to obtain a license to operate.
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Facebook to Ban Misleading Coronavirus Ads
The coronavirus outbreak shows that Facebook is reviewing and taking action against other forms of content amid regulatory scrutiny.
Spread of Coronavirus Hits Another Travel Booking Company
Booking's warning crystallized how the coronavirus is squeezing the travel industry. The prospect that major events like the Olympic Games suggests pressure will increase.
Microsoft Cuts Sales Forecast Because of Coronavirus
Microsoft's warning follows Apple's disclosure last week that the coronavirus is having a bigger-the-expected impact on supply chain operations.
Platforms Can Censor As They Like, Court Rules
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled that technology platforms can censor how they see fit and are not bound by the First Amendment.
Apple Tells Annual Shareholders Meeting It Will Open Online Store in India
The move marks a renewed push by Apple into India, which has the world's second largest population of internet users but is dominated by cheap Chinese handsets.
Peacock Signs Deal with A&E
The deal gives Peacock more content at a time when it's coming up against stiff competition.
Yelp CEO Tentatively Scheduled to Testify Before Senate Antitrust Subcommittee
Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman is expected to highlight his company's long running complaint that Google uses its market power to discriminate against competitors.
Self-Driving Vehicle Makers Pooh-Pooh Their Own Prototype-Testing Disclosures
Autonomous vehicle developers are asking you not to read too much into the road-test data they share publicly with the California DMV.
Report Says Rajeev Misra Sabotaged Rivals To Rise to Top of SoftBank’s Vision Fund
The allegations against the man who oversaw the $100 billion Vision Fund are likely to raise even more questions over SoftBank's efforts to raise a second super fund.
Google Announces $10 Billion in U.S. Investments in 2020
The investments should be a bright spot for Google as it works with U.S. state and federal regulators over concerns that the company has grown too big.
Chinese Self-Driving Startup Pony.ai Now Valued At Over $3 Billion
Pony.ai's latest funding round, led by Toyota, makes it the most highly valued autonomous driving startup in China.
Apple Asks Developers To Prove They Have Game Licenses in China
The new request suggests Apple is closing a loophole that allowed game developers to release games that weren't approved in China.
Uber Eats Chief to Depart
The leader of a big money-burning business is leaving as the U.S. food delivery industry heads toward consolidation.
Salesforce Co-CEO Block Steps Down
Former Oracle veteran transformed Salesforce's sales culture and was seen as a top candidate to replace Marc Benioff if he were to leave.
Disney Names Parks Chief Bob Chapek as New CEO
The surprise announcement raises questions about the future of Disney's streaming chief Kevin Mayer, who had been seen as a top contender for the CEO job.
Disney Names Hulu’s CMO Its New President
The move finalizes Hulu's total absorption into Disney's streaming division.
Comcast Buys Xumo
The deal follows in a line of acquisitions of free ad-supported streaming services by big media companies
Instacart Workers are Employees, Says California Court
Ruling is a blow for tech companies who want workers as independent contractors
Investor Group Buys Univision
Former Viacom CFO Wade Davis to take over as CEO of Spanish broadcaster.
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