Alphabet’s VC Arm Hires First Black Female Partner
The news follows calls to improve diversity across the predominately white venture capital industry.
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Amazon to Stream NFL Playoff Game
It's an expansion of the relationship between the league and Amazon
Justice Clarence Thomas Wants a Crack at Section 230
Justice Thomas wants an opportunity to narrow the scope of Section 230. That could inspire conservatives to get the issue before the Supreme Court.
Indoor Farming Startup Plenty Raises $140 Million
SoftBank is increasing its stake in Plenty, a vertical farming startup that's raised $500 million to date.
EU May Narrow Focus of Amazon Probe
Under pressure to speed up its investigation of Amazon, the EU may focus on the retail platform's treatment of third party sellers.
AT&T Evaluates Future of WarnerMedia Headquarters
The company is evaluating whether it needs the brand new headquarters space as it seeks to cut costs.
Business Insider to Buy Morning Brew for $75 Million
The deal reflects the rising popularity of newsletters as a way to reach people.
Huawei in Talks to Sell Parts of Honor Smartphone Unit
The talks come as Huawei struggles to cope with the U.S. government's sanctions that have hurt its overseas smartphone sales.
Dropbox Says It Is Becoming a ‘Virtual-First’ Company
The company is the latest to unveil a policy that addresses how its employees will work once it’s safe to return to the office.
Big Tech Companies Expand New York Footprint
Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple are taking on new space, and hiring more workers, even as the pandemic keeps employees at home for now.
Shift Completes SPAC Merger, Will Begin Trading Wednesday
The used car marketplace grew 26% to $166 million in revenue last year.
Apple Announces First 5G Smartphones With iPhone 12
Apple's new iPhones, announced Tuesday, are the first with faster 5G wireless networking.
AMC Entertainment May Run Out of Cash
Attendance at AMC's U.S. theaters that have reopened is down 85% amidst continued concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
Snowflake, Asana Drive Surge in VC Exits
Multibillion-dollar IPOs, direct listings and an onslaught of SPACs has pushed VC exit activity to nearly-record highs.
Airbnb Was Profitable in Third Quarter
The report, which includes an interview with CEO Brian Chesky, is likely to help strengthen confidence in the company ahead of its planned IPO this year.
Foxconn Fails to Get Subsidies for Wisconsin Project
While Foxconn’s factory in Wisconsin makes for good government relations, it has never made much financial sense.
Holocaust Denial Added to Facebook’s List of Banned Hate Speech
A rise in global anti-semitism has led Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to institute a ban on posts that promote the idea that the Holocaust never happened.
Disney Elevates Daniel to Run Distribution
Daniel, a 14-year veteran of Disney, is a long time protege of CEO Bob Chapek.
SoftBank Preparing to Launch SPAC
The SPAC won’t be used to acquire one of SoftBank’s portfolio companies.
Microsoft Aims to Disrupt Malicious Software Network
Microsoft uses trademark law, as well as the help of telecommunications providers, to slow down a global network of infected machines spreading malware.
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