Salesforce’s Benioff: No Large Deals Until Slack Integration Finished
Salesforce is so focused on integrating Slack with its product lineup that it won't have the bandwidth to pull off major acquisitions for some time, its co-CEO said.
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Google Expands YouTube Ban on Russian State-Owned Media Channels Across Europe
YouTube had earlier blocked several Russian channels in Ukraine
Apple halts product sales in Russia after Ukraine invasion
The voluntary move, which was not required by U.S. sanctions imposed last week, is one of the most extraordinary actions yet taken by an American company in response to the invasion.
Meta Platforms Will Demote Russian State Media Posts Worldwide
Content from Russian state media will no longer be recommended to Facebook users.
Crypto Firm Electric Capital Raises $1 Billion Fund
Electric will invest up to $20 million in traditional startup equity or token deals.
Meta Details Plans and Investments for “Metaverse-Ready” Network Infrastructure
In one initiative, Spanish telecom Telefónica is partnering with the company to create a network innovation hub in Madrid.
Baidu Reports Weak Ad Revenue Amid China’s Economic Slowdown
The Chinese search giant said its ad revenue grew only 1% in the fourth quarter, showing how China's economic slowdown is affecting online platforms.
Disney, Warner and Sony Halt Film Releases in Russia
Disney said it was pulling releases of its films in Russia, beginning with Pixar Animation Studios’ "Turning Red."
Grocery App Weee! Raises $425 Million in New Round Led by SoftBank
The California-based startup's big funding round comes despite the volatility among publicly traded tech stocks.
Qualcomm and TikTok Owner ByteDance Announce VR Partnership
The move is the latest indication of how Chinese tech giants view the market for AR and VR as one of their key long-term opportunities.
BigCommerce Predicts Sharp Slowdown in Revenue Growth
The software firm posted strong gains last year, but its expenses rose significantly and losses mounted as the company expects revenue growth to take a hit this year.
Microsoft Warns of Cyberattacks on Civilian Targets in Ukraine
Microsoft says its cybersecurity threat researchers pinpointed digital attacks on Ukrainian targets even before the Russia-Ukraine conflict began.
Meta Bans Russian State Media From Platforms in Europe
The company is blocking Sputnik and Russia Today from Facebook and Instagram across Europe.
Zoom Video Reveals Customer Decline in Q4
The quarterly slowdown was a vivid reminder of how much the pandemic star has fallen from grace.
Uber to Speed Full Exit from Russia
Uber earlier this month said it valued its stake in Yandex.taxi at $800 million.
Discovery Names Chris Licht Head of CNN
The appointment is the first by Discovery CEO David Zaslav as he sets his sights on the future Discovery Warner Bros
LinkedIn Acquires Israeli Marketing Analytics Startup Oribi
LinkedIn acquired Oribi, a marketing analytics startup, to boost its ad business and expand its international presence.
Zip To Buy Rival Sezzle As BNPL Consolidation Heats Up
The fintech firms are the latest to join forces as BNPL players look to dominate the U.S. market.
Amazon Drops Mask Mandate for All U.S. Warehouse Workers
Amazon is lifting mask mandates for its legion of warehouse workers in response to changed health guidance.
Google Temporarily Disables Live Traffic Data in Ukraine
The company suspended some Google Maps tools such as traffic updates and features that show how busy certain locations such as restaurants are after consulting with local authorities.
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