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.
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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.
Katzenberg and Whitman Debut Quibi
Streaming Service will launch in April with a handful of new shows and questions
Inside Twitch: Struggles With Ad, Audience Growth
The live-streaming platform is struggling to grow ad revenue significantly.
Grubhub in Play as Food Delivery Preps for Consolidation
In the cash-burning U.S. food delivery market, the only way forward is M&A.
Cuomo Calls for New York Law Protecting Gig Workers
Cuomo's comments suggest New York may follow California in requiring companies like Uber and DoorDash to give benefits to drivers and other contractors.
Facebook: We Should Have Acted Faster on Pelosi Video
Facebook’s Monika Bickert told a congressional panel the company should have moved faster to label as false a video that made House Speaker Pelosi appear drunk.
Apple News’ Readership Grows 17%, Apple Says
Apple's update shows monthly use of its free news app is growing, although it's given no update on subscriber numbers for its paid news subscription service.
TikTok Bans Misleading Information
TikTok said Wednesday issued a ban on "misleading information" on its platform, a clear play to differentiate itself from rival Facebook.
Tencent Teams Up With Chinese State-Owned UnionPay on Payments
The tie up could help China's state-owned banks, which dominate offline transactions, regain ground in China's booming digital payments sector.
Samsung’s Profit Beats Forecast Amid Hopes for Chip Recovery
Investors are looking for signs of a rebound after slumping chip prices hurt Samsung's earnings.
Ivanka Trump Talks Future of Work at CES
The talk, which stirred controversy in its build up, went over smoothly, as Trump spoke mostly on the need to help American workers develop new skills.
What Uber Left Out of Its Safety Report
Why are Uber and Lyft vehicle collision data being kept a secret?
SoftBank-Backed Zume Plans to Lay Off 80% of Staff
Zume, known for a pizza-making robot, is expect to cut about 400 of its 500 employees after struggling to raise more funds.
Trump Won 2016 Election Because of Facebook, Senior Exec Says
The leaked internal memo, written by a senior Facebook exec, is worth reading for a window into Facebook as it's embroiled by controversy.
Sonos Sues Google for Patent Infringement
The move follows years of behind-the-scenes negotiations between the two companies over speaker technology.
Facebook Bans Deepfakes Ahead of 2020 Election
Facebook's ban on doctored videos is part of a larger effort by the company to protect against political misinformation in the coming presidential election.
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