SoftBank-Backed Zume Plans to Lay Off 80% of Staff
Zume, known for a pizza-making robot, is expect to cut about 400 of its 500 employees after struggling to raise more funds.
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Trump Won 2016 Election Because of Facebook, Senior Exec Says
The leaked internal memo, written by a senior Facebook exec, is worth reading for a window into Facebook as it's embroiled by controversy.
Sonos Sues Google for Patent Infringement
The move follows years of behind-the-scenes negotiations between the two companies over speaker technology.
Facebook Bans Deepfakes Ahead of 2020 Election
Facebook's ban on doctored videos is part of a larger effort by the company to protect against political misinformation in the coming presidential election.
Facebook Building China-Focused Ad-Engineering Team
Although Facebook is blocked in mainland China, the country has become a major source of advertising revenue.
ByteDance’s Chinese Video App Douyin Attracts 400 Million Daily Users
Douyin's popularity in China is crucial for ByteDance's ability to keep increasing its ad revenue in 2020.
As AB 5 Goes Into Effect, Uber Gives California Drivers More Power
What’s good for Uber drivers may be bad for Uber’s business.
Google Files Brief in Supreme Court Copyright Case
The case, which pits Google against Oracle in a dispute over the use of the Java programming language, could have a significant impact on how software is built.
Onetime Hurd Lieutenant to Depart Oracle
Dave Donatelli, who leads Oracle's cloud sales and marketing strategy, no longer has any direct reports and appears to be on his way out.
Google Restores Updated ToTok to Google Play Store
The new version of the chat app, which was described last month as a spy tool for the United Arab Emirates, seeks user permission before accessing contacts.
France Warns U.S. Against Digital Tax Retaliation
France is trying to head off trade sanctions over its imposition of a digital services tax on large U.S. companies such as Google and Amazon.
Uber Won’t Face Foreign Bribery Charges
An unsavory chapter of Uber's history in Asia is over.
SoftBank Confounds Startups With Delays and Investment Reversals
The unusual investing behavior could make the Japanese investing behemoth a less attractive backer for young startups and limit its returns in the long run.
Xerox Lines Up Financing for HP Takeover
Xerox's latest move raises the pressure on HP to negotiate a merger.
Google, Kleiner Perkins Alum Raising Cash for Buttigieg
Swati Mylavarapu, who worked at Google and Kleiner Perkins, is looking at potential donors to Pete Buttigieg's campaign as "investors."
Megvii Cleared for IPO in Hong Kong Despite U.S. Blacklist
The clearance is good news for Megvii, whose IPO was in question after it was a placed on a U.S. blacklist for aiding human rights violations in China.
CES 2020 Opens to the Media, Chock-Full of Smart Devices
Plenty of smart devices were on display for media’s opening night at CES, including smart makeup mirrors, smart pantry shelves, and a smart mailbox.
Tech Sector Builds Vast Presence in New York
Both big and small companies are expanding their work forces in New York, turning the city into one of the world’s most important tech hubs.
Apple Executives See Lower Bonuses in 2019
The lower bonus payouts for CEO Tim Cook and other senior executives reflect what was a weaker year for Apple.
Snap Acquires Startup Behind Animated Selfie Feature
AI Factory powers a new Snapchat feature that lets users replace faces in videos and goofy animations with their own selfies.
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