Discovery Taps Google Exec
Discovery is making a number of hires to its direct to consumer team from the tech world as it seeks to grow its offerings.
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Robinhood Breaks Down Again Amid Market Rout
The online brokerage's users couldn't trade stocks, options, or crypto just as the U.S. markets were in a freefall.
Twitter Labels Biden Video ‘Manipulated Media’
It was the first time Twitter deployed the warning tag since adopting a new policy on political posts.
Tech Stocks Tumble Along With Broader Market
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slid 7.3%, as the spread of coronavirus rattled investors.
Official Data Suggests iPhone Shipments in China Fell 61% in February
The data is one of the first signs of the magnitude of the impact of the coronavirus on iPhone sales in China.
Dorsey Keeps Twitter CEO Spot in Truce With Elliott Management
The social media company will appoint two outside board members as part of the deal with the activist investor.
SoftBank Shares Fall 10% as Asia’s Stock Markets Plunge
Monday's sell-off was triggered by a historic collapse in global oil prices amid growing concerns about the coronavirus.
Game Developers Face Delay in Creation of Digital Goods in China
Although game companies are benefiting from the coronavirus, the revelation that lots of digital art is made in China has meant production delays.
Uber, Lyft, DoorDash in Talks to Pay Sick Drivers
The discussions come as big tech firms allow employees to work from home to avoid the impact of the coronavirus, spotlighting the plight of those workers who cannot do their jobs from home.
AT&T Talks to DOJ About Google’s Advertising Practices
AT&T is trying to become a big player in targeted TV advertising, presenting itself as a counterweight to Google and Facebook.
SXSW Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears
The hugely popular festival in Austin, Texas, was the latest event to be halted by concerns over the outbreak.
Didi Sees Number of Daily Users Drop During Outbreak
Didi said it was already seeing a sharp recovery in some cities as the spread of the coronavirus in China slowed, in what could be a harbinger for Uber and Lyft.
Y Combinator, 500 Startups to Replace Live Demo Days With Online Events
A decision by Y Combinator and 500 Startups to replace live startup demo days with online events could pose new challenges for entrepreneurs seeking funding.
Spotify’s Gimlet Media Taps HuffPo Editor-in-Chief
The hire is the latest by Spotify to expand its programming expertise as it pushes more into podcasting.
Quibi Announces Slew of Shows for Upcoming Launch
It will have 50 shows available for users on launch day in early April
Alphabet’s Waymo Valued at $30 Billion, Lower Than What Was Sought
These days, valuations in the self-driving R&D world aren't based on a reasonable calculation of future cash flows.
Walmart Digital Payments App in India Suffers Outage After Bank Seized
The shutdown of PhonePe, the top digital payments platform in India that is owned by Walmart, underscores the fragility of India's digital boom.
Thousands of Facebook Political Ads Lack Buyers’ Details, Says NYU Study
A study found thousands of political ads ran in 2018 and 2019 on Facebook without identifying backers.
Cisco Executive Joins Western Digital as CEO
The executive departure comes as Cisco reshuffles its top management and structure for the second time in four months.
Sequoia Capital Warns Companies of Coronavirus Impact
Sequoia's warning is likely to have ripple effects across the startup economy, highlighting how the economic impact of the coronavirus could spread.
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