Instagram Developing Version of App for Kids
This isn't the first time Facebook has made an app specifically for children.
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Chinese Government Scolds LinkedIn for Lax Censorship
Microsoft has plenty of experience doing business in China, as that's coming in handy as LinkedIn faces scrutiny from China's internet regulators.
NFL Announces TV Renewal with all Major Media Companies, Amazon
The deal also includes special streaming rights for many of the media companies' streaming services.
Apple Accused of Delaying Keyboard App Approval to Drive Down Acquisition Price
The suit follows other developer attacks on Apple’s control of its App Store.
Chinese E-Commerce Giant Pinduoduo’s Founder Steps Down as Chairman
The leadership change comes at a time when Pinduoduo is growing rapidly and challenging market leader Alibaba.
Tencent, Alibaba Among Chinese Tech Firms Facing Regulators on Deepfakes
China's government has been increasing regulatory scrutiny as it reigns in the power of tech giants.
Stripe Is Profitable on Ebitda Basis: Report
Its financial strength may explain investor eagerness to buy into the company ahead of an expected IPO.
Google Exec Chennapragada Joins Robinhood
The long-time Google exec was close to the internet company's inner circle.
Amazon’s Health Service Set for U.S.-Wide Expansion
Amazon Care, the internet retailer's health service, will expand across the U.S. and to employers other than Amazon.
Apple Wins Challenge to App-Privacy Plans in France
France’s competition authority rejected pleas from advertising groups to block new Apple restrictions on advertising-targeting on its mobile devices.
Samsung Warns of Severe Chip Shortage
The consumer electronics giant joins a growing roster of companies warning that the chip shortage that first the automotive sector is still spreading wider.
Apple Cuts Ties With Supplier Accused of Forced Labor
The move comes after OFilm was accused last year of using forced Muslim labor at a factory that made Apple products.
Uber Grants Worker Benefits to U.K. Drivers Following Legal Losses
It's the latest in a long line of regulatory defeats that will push up Uber's costs.
Leaked Google Probe Docs Show FTC’s Prior Timidity
The documents show FTC staff’s failure to grasp the rapidly changing internet.
Online Broker eToro Seeks $10.4 Billion Value in SPAC Deal
Israeli online broker eToro will go public via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company at a valuation of $10.4 billion.
Texas AG Expands Google Ad Tech to Cookie Rollback
States accuse Google of trying to “wall off” the open internet
Google Halves App Store Commissions for Small Developers
Google's move, which follows a similar step taken by Apple last year, comes as both companies are under growing pressure from governments and customers over their app store practices.
Livescale Raises $2.5 Million
The small Montreal-based live shopping startup gets a boost from investors.
TikTok Owner ByteDance Looks to Develop Semiconductors
The company is hiring people to work on developing chips for servers based on Arm technology.
News Corp Reaches Deal with Facebook Over Licensing News
The move comes after Facebook temporarily suspended the posting and sharing of news in Australia.
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