Google Talks With Publishers About Paying for News
The talks would bring Google into line with Apple and Facebook, which have begun paying news publishers to use their content online.
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ByteDance to Formally Name Head of Gaming Division
The new title likely means ByteDance will dedicate more resources its gaming efforts as it moves to expand beyond TikTok.
Roku Boosts Revenue 49%
The results show that Roku is willing to lose money on its streaming devices to drive growth in the higher-margin advertising business.
Facebook Quietly Releases Pinterest-Like App
The new app reveals that Facebook is continuing to experiment with new services outside of its core brand.
Judge Halts Microsoft Work on Defense Contract
The judge's decision is a victory for Amazon, which claimed that political interference played a role in the Pentagon's awarding of the contract to Microsoft.
Huawei Charged Under U.S. Racketeering Laws With Trade Secret Theft
U.S prosecutors are accusing Huawei of conspiring to steal trade secrets, the latest in a string of criminal charges filed against the Chinese equipment maker.
Larry Ellison Holding Trump Fundraiser
Oracle founder Larry Ellison is throwing President Trump a fundraiser, the biggest show of support for Trump's re-election effort from a tech titan so far.
Tesla Plans to Raise $2.3 Billion in Stock Sale
Federal authorities have launched new probes into Tesla’s financing arrangements, the company also said Thursday.
Alibaba Warns Coronavirus Outbreak Will Hurt Revenue
Alibaba reported strong earnings for the quarter through December, but investors' main concern now is the coronavirus.
Chinese Startup 58 Home Delays IPO Due to Coronavirus
The Chinese startup, which offers home repair and cleaning services, might be the first of many to delay its IPO and other fundraising because of the virus.
Top Videogame CEO Blasts Apple, Google for Roles as Gatekeepers
The creator of blockbuster videogame Fortnite is pushing for Apple and Google—owners of the two dominant mobile platforms—to loosen their grip on app developers.
Shopify Boosts Revenue 47%
The results show that Shopify's business, powering many direct-to-consumer retailers' online stores, is growing rapidly.
Cisco Posts Weak Quarter
Cisco's latest results highlight the challenges it faces in transitioning to a subscription-based software firm.
Cisco’s Applications, Hardware Businesses Decline in Q2
Networking giant is continuing to shift its business to software-based revenue, but sales of applications dropped 8% during its fiscal second quarter.
Mobile World Congress Cancelled on Coronavirus Worries
The move raises questions about how other major conferences will react in the coming weeks.
VCs, Antitrust Regulators Talk Big Tech at Stanford Event
Silicon Valley investors and the Justice Department's antitrust chief sought common ground on the regulation of big tech companies at a Tuesday event.
Andy Rubin, Spark for Google Walkout Movement, Shuts Down Startup
The ex-senior Google exec whose story sparked a cultural upheaval at the internet company is shutting down his Android phone startup.
Facebook’s WhatsApp Hits 2 Billion Users
The uptick in WhatsApp users over the past two years shows how important the messaging app is to the future of Facebook.
Google Appeals Antitrust Fines in Europe
Google will try to overturn in court one of three large fines issued by the European Union on Wednesday.
SoftBank’s Son Scales Back $108 Billion Vision Fund 2 Ambitions
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son is considering a smaller fund after his reputation was damaged by WeWork's implosion.
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