Startup Accelerator Y Combinator Hosts Virtual Demo Day
Due to Covid-19, the accelerator behind Stripe and Airbnb had to forgo its in-person demo day, an event that brings together fresh startups and top investors.
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Game Tools Maker Unity Software Files for IPO
Unity Software filed paperwork for an IPO, as the maker of tools for game developers sought to take advantage of the open window for tech offerings.
TikTok Sues Trump Administration Over Potential Ban
TikTok finally made it official and filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, asking a court to block a threatened ban of the social media company.
U.S. Officials Reassure Apple That It Can Work With WeChat in China
Such reassurance would be a relief for Apple and WeChat owner Tencent, after President Trump's executive order against the messaging app raised many questions.
Zuckerberg Discussed TikTok Concerns With Lawmakers in October
At the time, Facebook was facing criticism from lawmakers over how it handled political ads and disinformation.
TikTok Confirms Plans to Sue Trump Administration Over Executive Order
The Chinese-owned video app said it had been deprived of due process by President Trump's moves to ban the app and force a sale to a U.S. owner.
Apple Reportedly Targets WordPress Over App Store Policy
Automattic, which distributes a free application for creating and updating websites on the App Store, is the latest company to attract Apple's attention.
Apple Says Epic Demanded ‘Special Deal’ for Fortnite
Apple asked a federal court to deny a request by Epic Games for a restraining order that would force big changes to the App Store.
Alphabet Considered Buying Stake in TikTok
The idea of owning TikTok outright, while likely appealing to Alphabet, is next to impossible due to antitrust scrutiny of the search giant.
Palantir Lost $580 Million in 2019, Leaked Documents Show
The leak suggests Palantir's revenue is growing at a decent but unspectacular 25% a year.
Coding Bootcamp Lambda School Raises $74 Million
The round was led by Texas-based venture firm Gigafund.
Facebook Weighs Political Ad ‘Kill Switch’
Social networks—particularly Facebook—have become battlegrounds for political subterfuge.
Scooter Startups Sued by Injured Riders
The problems have been the consequences of these firms growing too quickly.
Amazon’s Wilke, Once a Possible Bezos Successor, to Retire
Jeff Wilke, a top Amazon executive seen as a successor to Jeff Bezos, will instead retire in 2021 and be replaced by another Amazon executive, Dave Clark.
Chinese E-Commerce App Pinduoduo’s Stock Plunges
The fast-growing discount shopping app's total transactions failed to meet analysts' expectations.
Trump Campaign Backs Uber, Lyft in Battle Over Drivers
The fight over the employment status of gig economy workers has become a presidential campaign issue.
Alibaba’s Ant Group Seeks Valuation of $225 Billion in IPO
The e-commerce giant's financial affiliate aims to list shares in Hong Kong and Shanghai, targeting raising as much as $30 billion.
Before Amazon Bought Zoox, Nvidia Offered Financing
The merger agreement shows what could have been.
Zuckerberg Interviewed for FTC’s Facebook Antitrust Probe
Zuckerberg’s testimony was given remotely and under oath over a two-day period earlier this week, according to Politico.
TikTok Makes Broad Sweep of Hate Speech Videos
Facebook and Twitter have announced similar moves to wipe out groups promoting misinformation and conspiracy theories such as QAnon.
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