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Report Alleges Israeli Spyware Was Used to Hack Journalists and Human Rights Groups

Jul 19, 2021 · 12:37am PDT
An investigation found the hacks were done using spyware from NSO Group, which sells its products to governments to track terrorists and criminals. The company denied the allegations.
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Zoom to Acquire Call Center Firm Five9 for $14.7 Billion

Jul 18, 2021 · 7:24pm PDT
Zoom is looking to parlay its success in videoconferencing to a new area, acquiring a call center company led by a former Cisco and Symantec executive.
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FTC Commissioner Chopra Appoints New Advisor

Jul 16, 2021 · 4:47pm PDT
Chopra is set to run the CFPB pending Senate confirmation.
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Biden Says Facebook Is ‘Killing People’ With Covid Misinformation

Jul 16, 2021 · 3:40pm PDT
The government has made several recommendations to Facebook and other platforms in an effort to tackle the spread of misinformation about Covid-19.
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The Athletic Raises Annual Price by 20%

Jul 16, 2021 · 2:08pm PDT
The move comes weeks after deal talks with The New York Times ended
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Indian Payment Startup Paytm Files for $2.2 Billion IPO

Jul 16, 2021 · 6:21am PDT
A successful listing will be crucial for Paytm's major shareholders, which include Alibaba and its affiliate Ant Group as well as SoftBank.
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E-Commerce App Xiaohongshu Halts U.S. IPO Plans Amid China’s Crackdown

Jul 16, 2021 · 4:37am PDT
Some bankers and investors expect the path for China tech IPOs in the U.S. to stay closed for at least the rest of this year.
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Chinese Tech Companies Listing in Hong Kong Will Be Exempt From New Cybersecurity Review

Jul 16, 2021 · 2:26am PDT
China’s new cybersecurity review will only apply to companies seeking to sell shares overseas such as in New York, London or Singapore.
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Xiaomi Overtakes Apple to Become No. 2 Smartphone Brand in Q2

Jul 16, 2021 · 2:05am PDT · 1 comment
Xiaomi’s low-cost phones gained popularity in regions such as Latin America and Africa, places where the iPhone's price is out of reach of most consumers.
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Inspection Team Starts Onsite Investigation of Didi Global

Jul 16, 2021 · 12:36am PDT
A team composed of members of the national security, taxation, market supervision and natural resources authorities have started an onsite review of the Chinese ride hailing giant.
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Google Parts Ways With Cloud VP in Aftermath of ‘Anti-Semitic Confession’ Post

Jul 15, 2021 · 11:06pm PDT
Google’s personnel drama is the song that never ends.
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Game Maker Nexon Hires Former Disney Executive to Lead Film Efforts

Jul 15, 2021 · 1:47pm PDT
Game maker Nexon said it hired a former Disney executive, Nick van Dyk, to lead a new expansion into film and television.
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Self-Driving Truck Firm Aurora Plans to Burn $4.3 Billion, Confirms SPAC

Jul 15, 2021 · 12:23pm PDT
Another reminder of how expensive self-driving vehicle development can be.
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U.S. Consumer Safety Agency Sues Amazon Over Hazardous Products

Jul 15, 2021 · 11:44am PDT
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission seeks to hold Amazon legally responsible for harms caused by products sold on its third-party marketplace.
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U.K. Fintech Revolut Valued at $33 Billion After Softbank and Tiger Backing

Jul 15, 2021 · 3:28am PDT
London-based Revolut raised $800 million in a new funding round led by SoftBank and Tiger Global.
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SoftBank Invests $1.7 Billion in South Korean Travel Firm Yanolja

Jul 15, 2021 · 1:26am PDT
The latest deal comes after SoftBank enjoyed big gains from its previous investment in South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang.
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Alibaba and Tencent Consider Opening Up More to Each Other

Jul 14, 2021 · 11:56pm PDT
The potential move by the fierce rivals to open up their platforms to each other to use their services comes amid pressure from China’s antitrust authorities.
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Netflix Hires Game Executive

Jul 14, 2021 · 5:18pm PDT
Netflix hired former Facebook and Electronic Arts executive Mike Verdu to lead an expansion into games.
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Microsoft Readies Launch of Cloud-Based Windows Service

Jul 14, 2021 · 11:37am PDT · 1 comment
Running Windows as a cloud service could free companies from the drudgery of having to upgrade to new versions of Windows and apply security updates.
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Space Company Momentus and SPAC Fined By SEC for Misleading Investors

Jul 14, 2021 · 10:21am PDT
The U.S. regulator’s charges could foreshadow tougher rules and due diligence surrounding SPAC deals.