AWS Gets on Board With ‘Multi-Cloud’ Services
Amazon Web Services used to resist the industry trend of companies using services from multiple cloud providers, but that's no longer the case.
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Amazon in Talks to Buy Podcast Publisher Wondery
The move marks Amazon’s latest foray into the increasingly competitive podcasting sector
Discovery Rolls Out Streaming Service
Most major entertainment companies have now rolled out streaming services, endeavoring to capture some of the growth in streaming that has also eroded the hugely lucrative pay TV business.
Google News Initiative to Unlock Some Paywalled Articles
In October, Google said it would commit $1 billion to license content from publishers around the world.
Final Bids for DirecTV Are Due Friday
Private equity giant Apollo and a SPAC are among the interested buyers, according to people familiar with the situation.
Ant Group Said to Consider Selling Its Stake in Paytm
Both Ant and Paytm denied the report which comes as Ant and its affiliate Alibaba, which also own a stake in Paytm, face a harsh environment in India.
Trump Wants Section 230 Repealed
President Trump is trying to tie passage of the massive defense spending bill to a repeal of Section 230.
India’s Tata in Talks to Buy Alibaba-Backed Online Grocery Startup
The deal could intensify competition in India's online grocery retail market, a hot battleground for Amazon, Walmart and local startups.
Netflix to Double Spending on Original Content in Asia
Netflix is increasingly looking to Asia for its next 100 million users. However, it faces increasing competition from local players such as China's Tencent.
Chinese Online Pharmacy Backed by JD.com Raises $4 Billion in IPO
The stock market debut of the healthcare app was the second-largest Hong Kong IPO this year, showing Ant Group's failed IPO isn't discouraging investors.
China Lands on the Moon
The successful moon landing to retrieve lunar rock is a capstone marking the success of China's space program and growing technological prowess.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Tanium Move Headquarters Out of California
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Tanium plan to relocate their headquarters to Houston and Kirkland, Wash., respectively, leaving the Bay Area.
Salesforce Revenue Jumps 20%, Benioff Enthuses Over Slack
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, who just announced the company's Slack acquisition--the largest in its history--is reviving the term "social enterprise."
Tesla’s Musk Urges Staff to Focus on Profit
The electric car maker's its vaulting share price implies much stronger profit than it has generated this year.
Salesforce to Acquire Slack in $27.7 Billion Deal
Salesforce said it will acquire Slack in a deal worth $27.7 billion, making it the biggest acquisition in Salesforce's history.
AWS Targets Apple’s Mac Developers, Data Center With New Services
AWS is aiming to expand its customer base from Linux and Windows developers with a new macOS cloud computing service.
Reddit Discloses Big User Uptick
The message board community says it has 52 million daily active users.
Former Tesla Factory Worker Has to Pay $400,000 to Company
Tesla had sued the worker for allegedly disclosing trade secrets by telling reporters about production delays facing the Tesla Model 3.
Libra Association Changes Name to Diem Association
The Libra Association, eager to signal its independence from founding member Facebook, has changed its name and hired a new team of executives.
Airbnb Sets Pricing Range at $28.2 Billion Valuation
Airbnb reveals that its three founders will each sell $30 million worth of stock in the offering.
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