Apple CEO Cook Killed Gawker Show
The tech company had bought the show for Apple TV+, but now it's on the market again.
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Google Services Experience Widespread Outages
The outage is the latest to hit cloud-based services from Google
Alibaba and Tencent Fined by Chinese for Violating Anti-Monopoly Laws
The fines, for about $76,000, amounted to a symbolic slap on the wrist for the internet giants, but show the government is paying more attention to their activities.
Facebook Hesitates to Ban Hindu Nationalist Group in India
The hesitation underscores Facebook's challenges applying moderating content across the world, especially in India, which is at high risk of societal violence.
Riot Breaks Out at Indian iPhone Factory Over Wages, Working Hours
The incident illustrates the challenges Apple faces in diversifying its manufacturing away from China.
Affirm Follows Roblox in Delaying IPO
The IPO delays follow the successful offerings this week of DoorDash and Airbnb, where their stocks soared well past their IPO price, fueling criticism that the IPOs had been underpriced.
China’s JD.com to Invest $700 Million in Online Grocery Startup
China's online grocery battle is heating up, as tech giants and other investors pour billions of dollars into the fast-growing segment.
Twitter Buys Video Chat App Squad
Squad is a group video chat app that also lets people share live feeds of their phone screens and co-watch videos from apps like YouTube.
Oracle Relocates Corporate Headquarters to Texas
Oracle becomes the latest tech company to move its headquarters out of Silicon Valley, following Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Palantir.
California Asks to Join Google Antitrust Lawsuit
California is the first Democratic state to seek to join the Google lawsuit.
Benchmark Hires Grimshaw From Kushner’s Thrive Capital
Miles Grimshaw, 29, serves on the boards of Airtable, Benchling, Lattice and Segment.
SoftBank Sells Robot-Maker Boston Dynamics to Hyundai Motor
The sale of Boston Dynamics, creator the the famous robot dog Spot, is the latest step as SoftBank pulls back from operating businesses and focuses on investing.
Soccer Star Griezmann Severs Ties With Huawei Over Uighur Concerns
The soccer star's move, triggered by his concerns about China's repression of the Uighurs, is the latest blow to Huawei's reputation.
Disney Ramps Up Original Content Plans for Disney+, Raising Price
Disney will roll out at least one new series a week on Disney+, answering critics who said the streaming service didn't have enough new series.
Airbnb Stock More Than Doubles in Trading Debut
Shares of the travel rental firm surged 113% above their IPO price to $144.71 apiece, valuing the company at around $100 billion.
Hyundai Buys Boston Dynamics for $921 Million
Boston Dynamics, whose human-and canine-like robots have simultaneously thrilled and frightened people over the years, is getting a new home.
Google and Interactive Advertising Bureau Hit With Privacy Complaints in Europe
Privacy groups have been filing complaints to local data protection authorities claiming the way real-time bidding takes place in ad exchange auctions breaches the laws.
SpaceX Starship Prototype Explodes After Landing
Elon Musk described the test as mostly successful despite the crash landing.
Some Neighborhoods Are Winning the War Against Airbnb’s Rentals
Angry neighbors and local officials might remain a thorn in Airbnb’s side for years to come and could hurt its long-term growth prospects.
AT&T Agrees to Sell Crunchyroll to Sony
Sony is paying 1.2 billion for the anime-centric media company
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