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Pinterest Bans All Weight-Loss Ads

Jul 1, 2021 · 10:00am PDT
It’s unclear how rampant weight-loss ads were on Pinterest, and as a result, how much this move would affect ad revenue. At the very least, it’s good PR for the social platform as it competes with bigger social giants. 
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Amazon Adds New Leadership Principles Ahead of Bezos Exit

Jul 1, 2021 · 8:56am PDT
The changes reflect a recognition of criticism of Amazon's workplace and scale.
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Central European Grocery Startup Raises Funds at $1.2 Billion Valuation

Jul 1, 2021 · 7:20am PDT
Rohlik plans to use the new funding to expand into Italy, France and Germany.
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Tech Titans Join as China Marks Communist Party’s Centennial

Jul 1, 2021 · 2:06am PDT
Meituan’s billionaire founder Wang Xing was seen among the tens of thousands in attendance at events marking the 100-year anniversary of the Communist Party.
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Two Microsoft Presidents to Depart as Fiscal Year Ends

Jun 30, 2021 · 2:21pm PDT
The end of Microsoft's fiscal year June 30 typically brings major executive changes, and this year two senior U.S. sales leaders are heading for the exits.
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FINRA Fines Robinhood $70 Million for Harming Customers

Jun 30, 2021 · 12:12pm PDT
The $70 million fine is the largest-ever financial penalty ordered by FINRA.
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Apple Buys Remote Control Button on Roku for Apple TV+

Jun 30, 2021 · 11:45am PDT
The move indicates that Apple is looking to grow its service beyond its own device owners.
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Amazon Seeks Lina Khan’s Recusal in FTC Antitrust Investigations of the Company

Jun 30, 2021 · 10:00am PDT
A recusal could block any FTC enforcement actions against Amazon.
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E-Commerce Firm Shogun Raises $67.5 Million in Series C Round

Jun 30, 2021 · 5:48am PDT
The company creates website pages for Shopify merchants.
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India Ups Pressure on Twitter With New Court Cases

Jun 30, 2021 · 2:56am PDT
The cases come as the Indian government seeks to control foreign social media networks in an effort to tamp down on political protests and discourse.
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China’s Didi Global Shares Close Up 1%

Jun 30, 2021 · 2:29am PDT
The market debut of China’s ride-hailing giant marks one of the biggest by a Chinese company.
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Cisco Hires Veteran Software Execs From Microsoft, Splunk

Jun 29, 2021 · 3:02pm PDT
Cisco Systems is in the midst of a years-long effort to generate more revenue via software and subscriptions, and two new leaders are now joining the campaign.
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Actor Emma Watson Invests in U.K. Anti-Plastics Company

Jun 29, 2021 · 12:45pm PDT
Watson is becoming the latest Hollywood star to dip a toe into the world of venture capital and tech.
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Microsoft, GitHub Team Up with OpenAI on New Programming Tool

Jun 29, 2021 · 11:59am PDT
A new tool could lower the bar for less-experienced developers while also speeding the process of writing applications.
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DOJ Will Get Google Employee Performance Reviews in Antitrust Case

Jun 29, 2021 · 9:36am PDT
The DOJ hopes to circumvent Google employees’ cautious email communications.
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SoftBank Pulls Plug on Pepper, Robot That Was Supposed to Supplement Workers

Jun 29, 2021 · 3:15am PDT
Production of the humanoid robot was suspended as part of a broader retreat in the Japanese tech giant’s ambitions on the field.
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Chinese Grocery App Dingdong Cuts U.S. IPO Target

Jun 29, 2021 · 1:30am PDT
The SoftBank-backed company's move to slash the size of its IPO comes after a disappointing Nasdaq debut last week by another Chinese grocery app.
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Language App Duolingo Files to Go Public in New York

Jun 29, 2021 · 12:19am PDT
The move comes after the company saw increased demand for learning languages during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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FTC, State AGs Handed Major Loss in FTC Antitrust Case

Jun 28, 2021 · 4:16pm PDT
A judge’s rulings are a huge blow to the FTC as it steps up antitrust enforcement in the tech sector.
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India Commerce Minister Says American E-Commerce Giants Flout Laws in India

Jun 28, 2021 · 1:16am PDT
India has been increasing pressure on foreign tech firms including Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart, which are targeting the country’s massive emerging middle class.