Database Startup Snowflake Files Confidentially for IPO
Snowflake, which has raised $1.4 billion, is looking to tap into the growing usage of cloud services during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Amazon Moves Forward With Coronavirus Testing Plans
Amazon has begun to step up its Covid-19 testing plans for its employees, with the goal of eventually testing most of them every two weeks.
When Google Employees Return, They Face Fewer Perks, Office Changes
Google won’t offer breakfast and dinner to employees when they return, and office gyms, massage services and sleep pods will also be unavailable.
Apple to Announce Shift Away From Intel Chips
The move is a blow to Intel, and a boost for ARM which has been trying to diversify its presence beyond the mobile device market.
South Korean Court Denies Request to Arrest Samsung Heir
The denial of the arrest warrant is the latest twist in a long-running saga involving the Samsung heir, who is accused of corporate malfeasance.
Twitter Bots Likely Part of Disinformation Campaign to Promote China
The newspaper’s analysis might push Twitter to verify and take down the accounts, many of which are likely state-sponsored bots.
Alibaba Aims to Hire 5,000 Workers in Cloud Computing
Alibaba's emphasis on the hiring plans could be its latest attempt to reassure investors that cloud-computing will drive its future growth.
IBM Shutting Down Facial Recognition Business
Recently-appointed IBM CEO takes a strong stance against technology that privacy advocates say is a tool for mass surveillance and racial profiling.
Axios Will Allow Journalists to Join Protests
The decision was a significant departure from the policies observed by most major U.S. news organizations.
AWS Sues Ex-Marketing VP Who Joined Google Cloud
Brian Hall, a former Microsoft executive who spent the past two years at AWS, is sued for allegedly violating his non-compete agreement.
MIT Researchers Working on AI Chip for Devices
AI software that mimics functions of the human brain is already widely used, and now researchers are applying a similar approach to chips.
U.K. Self-Driving Vehicle Firm Oxbotica Talked to Possible Acquirers Amid Fundraising
Zoox isn't the only self-driving vehicle developer on the selling block.
Lemonade Files for Initial Public Offering
The venture-backed insurance company, valued at $2.1 billion, is braving the public markets amid Covid-19.
Refinery29 Editor-in-Chief Steps Down
The departure of the editor follows exits of other senior editors at major news outlets in the past week.
Airbnb Sees Boost in Domestic Travel
Customers are booking trips to rentals within driving distance, rather than getting on airplanes, CEO Brian Chesky said.
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Invests $750 Million Into Jio
The Indian wireless giant has now raised $13 billion in the past two months from a string of investors including Facebook and Silver Lake.
Google CEO’s Advice to Class of 2020
Pichai’s address was a part of YouTube’s ‘Dear Class of 2020,’ a four-hour event featuring commencement speeches and performances from well-known figures.
Facebook Grapples With Fake Accounts in Philippines
Some fear imposter Facebook accounts could be used against them in a government crackdown on online criticism.
ByteDance Restricts Chinese Coders’ Access to TikTok
TikTok owner ByteDance has been trying to ring-fence its international businesses from its domestic Chinese ones as it faces scrutiny from foreign regulators.
Ride Hailing at China’s Didi Chuxing Returns to Pre-Covid Levels
The comments by Didi's CEO is a sign that other online services in China like e-commerce and food delivery may also be on a similar path to recovery.
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