YouTube Ends Most Original Content Work
YouTube’s head of original content is departing as the online video company focuses on user-generated, rather than original content
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FTC, DOJ Kick Off Plan to Update Merger Enforcement Guidance
It will likely be at least a year before the guidelines, which give a special focus to technology markets, take effect.
Dodgy Crypto Ads Targeted by U.K., Spain
Crypto advertising will come under greater scrutiny in Europe after the U.K. and Spain launched separate efforts to rein in digital asset promotion.
Shopify Partners with JD.com to Bring U.S. Merchants to China
The Canadian e-commerce software giant's partnership with the Alibaba competitor will let U.S. merchants tap into China's more than $2 trillion e-commerce market.
Microsoft To Buy Activision for $68.7 Billion in Cash
The acquisition follows months of turmoil at the gamemaker over allegations of widespread sexual misconduct internally.
Activision Blizzard Pushes Out Employees Over Misconduct
The move comes after the U.S. videogame company faced growing criticism about its failure to address sexual misconduct issues.
Warriors Co–Owner Chamath Palihapitiya’s Comments on Uyghurs Spark Controversy
The NBA team distanced itself from the Silicon Valley investor after he dismissed concerns over allegations China is suppressing the Muslim minority Uyghurs.
SoftBank-Backed Oyo Seeks $9 Billion Valuation in IPO
The weak valuation comes after another Indian startup, Paytm, disappointed in public markets after its debut in November.
China State-Backed Group Canceled Ant Deal Due to Government Pressure
The revelation highlights how Ant still remains a target for Chinese authorities amid a wider crackdown on the sector that started in 2020.
China Probes Alleged Food Safety Issues at Walmart-Owned Sam’s Club
This is the latest in a series of regulatory challenges Walmart has recently faced in China.
Amazon Backs Down From Plans To Ban Visa Credit Cards In The UK
Amazon said U.K. customers would be able to continue to use Visa credit cards beyond the January 19 deadline previously set by the company.
China’s Economy Slowed Amid Weak Consumer Spending and Lower Population Growth
The weaker growth could cloud prospects for Chinese consumer tech platforms such as Tencent and Alibaba.
States Appeal Loss of Antitrust Case Against Facebook
The appeal comes days after the FTC defeated Facebook’s bid to toss a parallel case.
Netflix Raises Prices in U.S., Canada
The question is whether the price hikes will affect the growth of the streamer.
Startup Orca Security Finds Critical Flaws in AWS Cloud Services
Cloud providers haven't yet suffered major security vulnerabilities that affected large numbers of customers, but recent flaws could have changed that.
The FTC Is Investigating Meta’s VR Business, Questioning Third-Party Developers
Acting alongside three U.S. states, the FTC is looking into possible anti-competitive practices in the consumer VR market Meta leads.
Bolt Gets Valuation Lift to $11 Billion
The checkout software firm has raised nearly $1 billion to date, far ahead of its closest rivals.
Google Employees Fretted Over Manipulated Ad Auctions: States’ Antitrust Lawsuit
It’s the latest drip of embarrassing details about the world’s most powerful online ad seller.
Imagine in Talks to Sell Majority Stake to UK Firm for Up to 800 Million
The deal would be the latest in the frenzy of M&A around content studios.
FTX Launches $2 Billion Venture Fund, Taps Lightspeed’s Amy Wu
The company joins other major cryptocurrency exchanges setting up venture funds.
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