Big Internet Firms Are Driving Growth in Overall Ad Spending
U.S. advertising is growing faster than the economy, thanks to spending by big internet companies like Facebook and Alphabet. Old media isn't benefiting much.
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Privacy Bills Emerge Ahead End-of-Year Hearing
While a number of bills have circulated in recent weeks, there isn’t yet any compromise legislation that has a chance of passing.
Cyber Monday Sales Rise, Mobile Shopping Gains Share
Large online sellers captured most of the growth, and consumers turned increasingly to mobile devices for their shopping.
Lawyer Fights Tech Over Section 230 Immunity
A lawyer in Houston is trying to undermine the liability protections enjoyed by tech companies over content posted by their users.
Tech CEOs Pledge Support for Paris Agreement
The CEOs of Apple, Tesla, Microsoft and Google joined other CEOs and union chiefs in pledging their support for the Paris agreement on fighting climate change.
Elon Musk’s ‘Pedo Guy’ Defamation Trial to Begin Tuesday
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO may have to pay—again—for a questionable tweet.
U.S. College Student Accuses TikTok of Sending Personal Data to China
This new class action lawsuit ads to the mounting pressure on Chinese tech company ByteDance, developer of the viral video-sharing app TikTok.
Online Lending Startup Raises Money Amid Southeast Asia’s E-Commerce Boom
The Singapore-based startup's fundraising at a valuation of $500 million reflects the rapid growth of e-commerce and online lending in Southeast Asia.
Roku Stock Falls Sharply on Analyst Report
A 15% drop in Roku's stock price, after a negative analyst note, suggests Roku stock may have peaked after a big run-up in the past year.
U.S. May Retaliate Over French Digital Tax
Just in time for New Year's Eve, the U.S. may hit French Champagne—and other products—with tariffs in response to a proposed tax on large U.S. tech companies.
The New Startup Growth Market? Getting People Outdoors
The early success of the Airbnb-for-camping startup Hipcamp raises questions about whether the idea of wilderness as a privately owned space will be normalized.
Amazon Web Services Makes Its Move in Quantum Computing
The announcement shows Amazon sees quantum computing as an important part of its future, even though it isn't yet clear it will be a viable industry.
In CBS Interview, Zuckerberg Looks to Change the Subject From Facebook
With the social media giant caught in an unending negative news cycle, Zuckerberg appeared to want the interview to shift the conversation to his philanthropy.
T-Mobile Launches 5G Network One Week Ahead of Antitrust Trial
T-Mobile's rollout of a 5G network could quicken the move to the latest generation of cellular networks, which offer faster data speeds.
China Requires Facial Scan for Cellphone Users
Requiring cellphone users to register scans of their face is another example of how China has embraced the controversial technology.
Dodging Supplier Ban, Huawei Makes Phone Without U.S. Parts
The development shows Huawei can get around the U.S. sanctions to make a high-end smartphone, but without access to Google software, it remains hamstrung.
Interview Highlights YouTube’s Content Moderation Woes
How YouTube handles controversial content is likely to be a closely watched issue in tech, especially as the U.S. presidential election approaches.
Black Friday Set Online Sales Record
A record online sales tally for Black Friday is forcing traditional retailers to shift hiring and delivery strategies to keep up with consumer habits.
Google Faces New EU Antitrust Probe Over Data Collection
The new probe comes on top of other EU investigations of Google and means its handling of consumer data is under scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic.
Facebook Adds Correction Notice to Singapore Post
Facebook put a correction notice on a post at the demand of the Singapore government, the first time an online platform has complied with a law meant to combat falsehoods.
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