Facebook Adds Two New Board Members
The new board appointments bring needed diversity to Facebook's boardroom.
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Video Company Claims Quibi Stole Its Video Tech
Eko, a video and ad tech company, claims it invented the Tunstyle tech used in Quibi's video player.
Senators Urge Justice Department to Probe Google Search
A pair of senators is urging the Justice Department to include search in its antitrust investigation of Google.
Alibaba’s Alipay Ramps Up Battle Against WeChat, Meituan
Alipay, China's biggest payment app, wants to become an online gateway for 40 million local businesses.
Tech Stocks Rally After Historic Coronavirus Slide
Tech giants like Apple soared on Tuesday thanks to hope for government stimulus.
Stitch Fix Stock Tumbles as Company Warns Newer Shoppers Spending Less
The company's advertising costs grew while newer customers spent less per order, a worrying sign for the clothing service.
NBCUniversal Discloses Sale of Snap Stock for Small Gain
NBCU had bought into Snap during its 2017 IPO. Snap stock subsequently fell sharply but NBCU managed to get out without losing money
Coronavirus Response Keeping Yelp CEO From Congress
Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman was set to testify in front of Congress Tuesday about Google, but the company's coronavirus response will keep him from doing so.
Amazon Says It Has Signed Deals to License Cashierless Tech to Retailers
The company would not say which retailers.
Discovery Taps Google Exec
Discovery is making a number of hires to its direct to consumer team from the tech world as it seeks to grow its offerings.
Robinhood Breaks Down Again Amid Market Rout
The online brokerage's users couldn't trade stocks, options, or crypto just as the U.S. markets were in a freefall.
Twitter Labels Biden Video ‘Manipulated Media’
It was the first time Twitter deployed the warning tag since adopting a new policy on political posts.
Tech Stocks Tumble Along With Broader Market
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slid 7.3%, as the spread of coronavirus rattled investors.
Official Data Suggests iPhone Shipments in China Fell 61% in February
The data is one of the first signs of the magnitude of the impact of the coronavirus on iPhone sales in China.
Dorsey Keeps Twitter CEO Spot in Truce With Elliott Management
The social media company will appoint two outside board members as part of the deal with the activist investor.
SoftBank Shares Fall 10% as Asia’s Stock Markets Plunge
Monday's sell-off was triggered by a historic collapse in global oil prices amid growing concerns about the coronavirus.
Game Developers Face Delay in Creation of Digital Goods in China
Although game companies are benefiting from the coronavirus, the revelation that lots of digital art is made in China has meant production delays.
Uber, Lyft, DoorDash in Talks to Pay Sick Drivers
The discussions come as big tech firms allow employees to work from home to avoid the impact of the coronavirus, spotlighting the plight of those workers who cannot do their jobs from home.
AT&T Talks to DOJ About Google’s Advertising Practices
AT&T is trying to become a big player in targeted TV advertising, presenting itself as a counterweight to Google and Facebook.
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