Cloud Backup Provider Carbonite to Be Acquired for $1.4 Billion
The acquisition is a reminder of how important it is for customers to have a Plan B for data stored in the cloud.
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Through Partnership, Google Has Access to Millions of Health Records
It’s just the latest example of how Silicon Valley’s giants appear to show little restraint when it comes to collecting citizens’ private data.
Uber CEO Backtracks Saudi Arabia Comment
Calling the murder of Jamal Kashoggi a Saudi Arabian “mistake” and equating it to a malfunctioning self-driving car was a major public blunder.
Ex-Uber Chief Kalanick Lets Go of More Uber Shares
Kalanick once said he wanted to return to Uber as CEO one day, but selling more shares suggests that's unlikely.
WeWork’s Next CEO? Maybe T-Mobile’s John Legere
Legere is a central figure in T-Mobile’s proposed merger with Sprint, also controlled by SoftBank, and moving him to WeWork could complicate that deal.
Alibaba’s Shopping Event Sets New Record, Unsurprisingly
Alibaba offers a lot of coupons and incentives to boost the event’s overall numbers, including pre-orders that are recorded as Nov. 11 purchases.
Tencent to Make Nintendo Switch Games for U.S., Europe
The focus on the popular Nintendo console makes sense, but developing games for western consumers could be a challenge.
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