Didi Ride Hailing Rival Seeking Funding, Mulling IPO
The fund raising and IPO, were they to happen, would mark an escalation of Dida’s rivalry with the much larger Chinese ride hailer Didi.
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Tesla Plans R&D Center in China
The proposed center is a smart government-relations move for Tesla, which shows the company is investing in China and hiring and training skilled workers.
New Investment Makes Joby Richest Flying Taxi Startup
Joby is a significant player in the field and the funding gives Toyota a significant stake in the booming, if regulator-challenged, industry.
Three Senior Uber Finance Managers Departing
Three core financial managers, including the most senior female executive in Uber's finance org, are leaving.
Cloudflare Offers Free Security Tools to U.S. Campaigns
The move, an extension of its giveaway program for civil rights groups, humanitarian organizations and journalists, aims to protect against cyberattacks.
Trump Signs Phase One of China Trade Deal
The signing was praised by many in the tech industry for starting to address industry concerns about China and technology.
NBCU Studios Executive in Talks With ViacomCBS for Senior Role
The departure of George Cheeks mark the first senior executive to leave NBCU in the wake of CEO Steve Burke stepping down.
U.S. Seeks to Tighten Huawei Sanctions Despite Trade War Truce
While the U.S.-China trade war appears to be entering a truce, the U.S. government's effort to curb Huawei's expansion continues to fuel the tensions.
India to Propose Incentives to Lure Smartphone Suppliers
The proposals might lure more smartphone component suppliers to India, which will reduce shipping costs and import taxes for major smartphone brands.
SEC Commissioner Backs Easier Direct Listings
The commissioner’s comments follow the SEC’s rejection two months ago of an NYSE plan to allow companies to raise new capital without a traditional IPO.
Amazon Allows Marketplace Sellers to Use FedEx Ground Again
Amazon had banned use of FedEx Ground shipping for Prime orders, saying the carrier was doing a bad job.
Google Follows Apple in Ending Third-Party Cookies to Boost User Privacy
The move comes after Apple made a strong stand against the tracking technology in 2017 and several browsers have followed suit
Google to Acquire E-Commerce and ‘No Code’ Companies
In two separate deals on Tuesday, Google announced it would acquire the e-commerce company Pointy and “no-code” platform AppSheet.
Microsoft Fixes Windows Flaw Discovered by the NSA
Cybersecurity vulnerability affects desktop and server versions of Windows, and also lets attackers disguise malicious software as applications.
Annual PC Shipments Rise for First Time Since 2011
The growth was driven in part by Microsoft's ending of support for Windows 7. Apple saw shipments fall for the year.
Uber Scooter Chief Leaving to Start Venture Firm
The head of Uber's scooter unit, called Jump, was in charge of a business that is struggling to compete with startups such as Lime and Bird.
Tech Rivals Come to Google’s Defense in Oracle Supreme Court Fight
Tech industry heavyweights, including rivals, filed briefs backing Google in its Supreme Court copyright battle with Oracle.
Trump Administration Unveils Stricter Security Review of Foreign Deals
New standard subjects more deals to security risk scrutiny and extends reviews to deals that involve taking a non-controlling interest in a company.
SoftBank’s Son Joins Indonesia’s New Capital Construction Board
Masayoshi Son's SoftBank has invested in startups that need access to Indonesia to succeed.
Visa to Acquire Fintech Startup Plaid for $5.3B
The acquisition will give Visa even more access than it already has to the flow of dollars between banks, companies and customers.
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