AWS Acquires Encrypted Messaging Startup Wickr
Amazon's cloud unit is getting into the encrypted messaging market by acquiring a 10-year-old company that sells to government agencies and large firms.
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Robinhood IPO Delayed Due to SEC Scrutiny
The commission-free stock trading app planned to go public this month.
U.K. Regulator Targets Fake Reviews on Amazon and Google
The latest probes add to the Competition and Markets Authority’s multiple investigations into the U.S. tech giants.
China’s Didi Chuxing Plans to Raise Up to $4 Billion in U.S. IPO
Didi's targeted valuation is less than the $70 billion-plus price tag many bankers had previously expected.
Shares of Data Analytics Startup Confluent Jump 25% in Public Debut
Confluent, founded by former LinkedIn engineers, becomes the latest data analytics startup to receive an enthusiastic greeting from investors.
AWS Veteran Exec Rudy Valdez Departs
Valdez, who joined AWS in 2005, played a key role in building relationships with customers during the cloud unit's early days.
Sneaker Resale Site Goat Raises $195 Million Series F Round
The fundraising values Goat at $3.7 billion, twice its previous valuation.
Microsoft Brings Android Apps to Windows 11, Integrates Teams
Microsoft's first new version of Windows in six years included some unexpected developments, showing that the operating system still has plenty of life.
Visa Makes Another Fintech Play With $2.1 Billion Tink Deal
Visa hopes to avoid antitrust hurdles after failed Plaid deal.
Figma Raises $200 Million at $10 Billion Valuation
Durable Capital Partners and Morgan Stanley are investing in the design software startup.
Google Delays Ending Browser Ad Trackers to 2023
Increased regulatory oversight and the complexity of trying to preserve privacy while still targeting ads have prolonged work on the effort.
Andreessen Horowitz Announces $2.2 Billion Crypto Fund
The VC firm's crypto portfolio includes Coinbase and Dapper Labs.
Tech Antitrust Bills Clear House Committee
Google and Amazon had asked lawmakers to slow their work on the legislation and consider the impact on consumers and small businesses.
BuzzFeed Confirms SPAC Merger to Go Public
The deal marks a victory for CEO Jonah Peretti, but now the question is how the digital media company will fare as a public entity
Ant Group in Talks to Share Consumer Data With State Firms
The government's push to gain access to the vast troves of data collected by Ant is part of its effort to tighten its control over China's biggest tech giants.
EBay Sells Its South Korea Business for $3 Billion
Shinsegae Group’s E-Mart said it planned to buy an 80% stake in eBay’s business, as the South Korean retailer seeks to battle online rivals such as Coupang.
SPAC Deal Values Self-Driving Truck Firm Embark at $5.2 Billion
Despite the uncertainty and risks hanging over the industry, there's never been a better time for self-driving vehicle developers to raise money.
Former Cybersecurity Exec John McAfee Found Dead in Spanish Jail
John McAfee, who founded the cybersecurity software company McAfee Associates in 1987, was reportedly facing extradition to the U.S. on tax evasion charges.
NBCUniversal and Amazon Cut Fire TV Deal for Peacock
The deal means Peacock is now available on all major streaming platforms.
AT&T Sells Mobile Gaming Studio to EA
The company is selling the mobile gaming studio behind "Golf Clash" for $1.4 billion.
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