Indonesian Ride-Hailing Startup Gojek Plans Layoffs
Gojek, whose investors include Google, Facebook and PayPal, faces fierce competition from SoftBank-backed Grab in Southeast Asia.
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China Renews Crackdown on Live-Streaming Services
The crackdown comes as live streaming has exploded in popularity, especially during the outbreak of Covid-19.
More Than 1,600 Google Employees Ask Company to End Police Contracts
The petition has been circulating inside the company since last week by a group called “Googlers Against Racism.”
Brands Join Growing Facebook Ads Boycott
The boycott is unlikely to result in significant changes by Facebook because most of its ad revenue comes from small businesses rather than large brands.
Facebook Acquires Another VR Game Studio
The deal spree helps Facebook's strategy of attracting more people to its Oculus VR headsets.
Microsoft Shutting Down Mixer Game-Streaming Service
Microsoft next month will begin steering Mixer users to Facebook Gaming, marking an about-face for its online gaming strategy.
Trump to Temporarily Suspend H-1B Visas
The decision will block thousands of potential tech workers from entering the U.S. this year, but won't affect those who already have valid visas.
Airbnb Tries to Cut AWS Cloud Bill Amid Pandemic
Airbnb, whose business has been hard-hit by Covid-19, is considering ways to lower its AWS cloud bill, according to CEO Brian Chesky.
Apple Announces Macs to Run on In-House Chips at Conference
Apple said new Macs based on in-house designed chips will be available by the end of this year, as the company moves away from a partnership with Intel.
Design Platform Canva Nearly Doubles Valuation to $6 Billion
The Australian company has raised $60 million in new funding.
eMarketer Projects Google’s Ad Revenue to Fall by 5% While Facebook Will Grow
The projection for Facebook come as an ad boycott of the social network is gathering strength.
TikTok Users Pranked Trump Rally
Users of TikTok say their online activism contributed to the lower-than-expected turnout at President Trump's Oklahoma rally.
Pinduoduo CEO Surpasses Alibaba’s Jack Ma as China’s Second-Richest Man
Colin Huang's net worth has increased sharply thanks to Pinduoduo's stock price, which has more than quadrupled in the past year.
Apple Has Repeatedly Rejected Facebook’s Gaming App
The move comes as Apple is being probed for antitrust violations by the European Union over over its app-store rules.
Researchers Discover Unsecured Oracle Marketing Database
BlueKai, an Oracle marketing subsidiary, left a database with web browsers' names, addresses, and other accessible from the internet without a password.
Snapchat Apologizes, Removes Juneteenth Filter
The filter commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. prompted a user to smile to break chains in the image's background.
Comcast Braces for Much Higher Cord Cutting in Second Quarter
Comments from Comcast's CFO signal that cord-cutting is accelerating, both from a price increase and the impact of the economic downturn.
Palantir Raises $500 Million From Japanese Insurer
The fundraising could reduce any pressure on Palantir to go public this year.
North Face Joins Ad Boycott of Facebook
Dentsu's 360i, whose clients include Unilever, joined the call by the NAACP and the Anti Defamation League for advertisers to boycott Facebook in July.
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