TikTok Hires Away Top Lobbyist From Tech Trade Group
Under fire as a possible national security threat, TikTok's move suggests it is preparing for a tough fight.
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Coronavirus Triggers Questions About Work-From-Home Arrangements
As the outbreak threatens the economy, companies struggle to continue their operations while protecting employees.
WeWork Names Real Estate Veteran CEO
Sandeep Mathrani will succeed co-CEOs Sebastian Gunnignham and Artie Minson, who were internal picks when Adam Neumann was ousted.
Apple Closes All Stores and Offices in China
The closure shows how the fast-spreading coronavirus is affecting major companies, particularly in the tech industry.
Hulu to Fold Into Disney’s Streaming Division
CEO Randy Freer will depart as Disney finally brings the service entirely within the company
Roku Pulls Fox Channels Off Service
The Roku-Fox dispute has echoes of a dispute common in the cable TV industry but the outcome may be different for Roku.
How Tech Super Bowl Ads Compare
The parade of tech ads show how big tech firms are turning to traditional TV advertising to remind people of the positive things they do—perhaps to offset the heavy criticism levelled at many tech companies nowadays.
Barr Lambasts Tech, Encryption at White House Trafficking Event
At a White House event on human trafficking, Attorney General Barr decried encryption for standing in the way of law enforcement access to crime evidence.
ViacomCBS Taps NBCU Exec to Take Over CBS
The appointment of George Cheeks marks the beginning of a new chapter for ViacomCBS as former CBS head Joe Ianniello departs.
Chinese App Developers Tap Into Growing Virus Paranoia
With the number of infected soaring in recent days, Chinese are turning to any means to protect themselves, including apps.
Y Combinator’s Latest Batch Includes Nearly 250 Startups
Venture capitalists and entrepreneurs alike have questioned whether Y Combinator can maintain quality mentorship as it scales.
IBM CEO Rometty to Step Down in April
Rometty will stay on as executive chairman but plans to leave IBM at the end of the year after nearly 40 years at the company.
SoftBank Failed to Convince DoorDash to Sell Itself to Uber
DoorDash appears to have leverage versus Uber, so Uber would have to pay up to take out its biggest food-delivery rival.
Amazon Has More Than 150 Million Prime Members
The strong quarterly results show the company's business is firing on all cylinders, even in the face of increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Banks Can Invest in VC Funds Again, Says Fed
The changes to the Volker Rule are likely to bring an influx of capital to the VC market where there is already no shortage of cash.
Coronavirus Worry Hits Hedge Fund
The episode shows that U.S. firms are on high alert to deal with anyone who might be infected with the fast-spreading virus.
Verizon Takes $186 Million Charge on Media Business
Verizon's second write-down of its media business in a few years raises questions about the future of the division.
Jack Ma and China’s Tech Firms Line Up to Help Fight Virus
The donations from China's technology firms curry favor with the government and public, but also address a shortage of frontline supplies to fight the virus.
Samsung Sees Higher Chip Demand, Says China Virus Clouds Outlook
Samsung predicted that sales of its memory chips would increase with demand from 5G networks, but cautioned the outlook is clouded by the coronavirus outbreak.
Microsoft Shares Hit All-Time High After Strong Q2 Cloud Sales
Azure business breaks a three-quarter string of sales growth declines, while Office 365 sales to businesses showed strong growth.
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