Investor Group Led by Tencent to Buy 10% of Universal Music
The purchase will likely lead to more favorable licensing agreements between Tencent Music and Universal Music, one of the biggest record companies in the world.
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Huawei’s Revenue Rises Despite U.S. Pressure
The revenue numbers indicate Huawei has remained resilient this year despite U.S. pressure.
Uber, Postmates Sue California Over Gig-Economy Law
The lawsuit could have lasting repercussions for other states looking to follow California’s lead.
Honda CEO Says People Don’t Want Electric Vehicles
Honda is the latest automaker to try to curb expectations for sales of electric vehicles globally.
Confusion Shrouds New California Privacy Law
Google and Facebook have taken different stances of what it means to sell customer data, a key tenant of CCPA.
WeWork Execs Get Hefty Exit Packages
WeWork's co-CEOs, who oversaw company's downfall, have negotiated a combined $17 million payout if they are pushed out. Cue more WeWork outrage.
VMware Completes $2.7 Billion Acquisition of Cloud Firm Pivotal
Deal brings Pivotal, which was spun out of EMC and VMware in 2013 and went public in 2018, back into the fold.
Vox Launches Ad Platform for Cookie-Challenged Era
The platform would help Vox compete at a time that ads using third-party data are being threatened by browsers.
Netflix’s Most Popular Releases of 2019 Were Mostly Its Own
Netflix spend a lot of money on original programming to lure and keep customers. This list shows that its efforts are paying off for now at least.
YouTube to Restrict Data Collection on Kids’ Content
YouTube is poised to implement restrictions on data from children's content, a move likely to curb income for producers of kid-friendly videos.
Tesla Starts Delivering Cars From Shanghai Factory
The deliveries mark a milestone for Tesla as it moves aggressively to sell electric cars in China.
Grab Partners With Singtel for Digital Bank License in Singapore
The tie-up with Singtel will likely help Grab get its license, given that Singtel is majority-owned by Temasek, the investment arm of the Singapore government.
Egypt Regulators Approve Uber’s Careem Acquisition
The regulator's decision is good news for Uber at a time it faces widespread challenges in its ride-hailing and food-delivery businesses.
Online Sales Hit Record High for Holiday Season
Shoppers' shift online is hurting department stores, whose overall holiday sales fell.
Swiss President: Facebook’s Libra Project Has ‘Failed’
Facebook will likely have to make significant changes to how Libra works before the digital currency can launch.
New Patent Shows Microsoft’s Plans for Cortana
Cortana hasn't attracted as much attention as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, but still looks poised to play a key role for Microsoft.
Spotify Will Stop Accepting Political Ads
The music streaming service said it does not have the necessary capabilities to review the ads ahead of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
In Europe, Angst Over Weak Privacy Enforcement
Europe may have the world's toughest digital privacy law, but it's proving to be hard to enforce.
SoftBank Board Member to Resign at Year End
The resignation of one of SoftBank's three independent directors raises questions about SoftBank's oversight going forward.
Airbnb Grapples With Safety Issues Ahead of IPO
How much responsibility Airbnb has for crimes committed by hosts and guests is up for debate, but it could have a negative impact on its upcoming IPO.
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