April 19, 2021
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A SoftBank-backed education start-up could be Europe’s first major tech IPO in 2021

Ryan from CNBC said that LONDON — Online education company Kahoot is “on track” to list on the main Norwegian stock market by the end of […]
April 19, 2021
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China’s move to regulate its tech giants is part of its bigger push to become a tech ‘superpower

Arjun from CNBC reported that GUANGZHOU, China — China’s recent moves to regulate large technology giants are part of its broader push to become a technological […]
April 17, 2021
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Viant, the ad tech company that bought MySpace, sees shares surge 90% in IPO

Megan Graham from cnbc said that Viant Technology, the latest ad tech company to go public, saw shares pop more than 90% after the company launched […]
April 15, 2021
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TECH Facebook spent more on lobbying than any other Big Tech company in 2020

Lauren Feiner from cnbc said that In a year when examining the power of the Big Tech companies became a major theme across the federal government, […]
April 13, 2021
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Facebook blocked charity and state health pages in Australia news ban

cnbc said that Dozens of Facebook pages belonging to charities, small businesses, public services and governments were all removed, raising concerns that people could miss out […]
April 13, 2021
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Google’s program for Black college students suffered disorganization and culture clashes, former participants say

cnbc said that First announced in 2017, Google’s Howard West program was envisioned as a way to train more Black college students for the rigors of […]
April 13, 2021
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Netflix will spend $100 million to improve diversity on film following equity study

cnbc said that The company will spend $100 million over the next five years to fund organizations that help underrepresented communities find jobs in TV and […]
April 13, 2021
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Social media platform Parler back online after being banned by major tech companies

cnbc said that Parler, popular with American right-wing users but which virtually vanished after the U.S. Capitol riot, re-launched its social media platform on Monday and […]
April 13, 2021
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Attention bitcoin investors: Top strategist sees a troubling trend amid record market inflows

cnbc said that As a record amount of money flows into the market, Wilmington Trust’s Meghan Shue sees a troubling trend.Shue, who oversees almost $136 billion […]
April 13, 2021
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Tech investor Klaus Hommels launches $332 million SPAC in Europe

cnbc said that European tech investor Klaus Hommels on Wednesday launched a blank-check firm aimed at snapping up a late-stage tech company in the region.Hommels, the […]
April 12, 2021
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GameStop jumps another 50% to above $100 at one point

Yun Li from cnbc said that The explosive rally in GameStop is showing no signs of slowing down as retail investors talking in chat rooms and […]
April 12, 2021
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Google offers to use some of its properties for Covid-19 vaccinations

Jessica Bursztynsky from cnbc said that Google said Monday it will be opening up its own facilities to serve as Covid-19 vaccination sites as needed, along […]
April 12, 2021
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From Tom Brady and the NFL to the WNBA and NASCAR, Trump still haunts pro sports

Will Leitch from nbcnews said that On Sunday, Tom Brady faces off against Aaron Rodgers in the 2021 NFC championship game. The world’s best quarterback (arguably) […]
March 28, 2021
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Chinese tech giants like Kuaishou are listing in Hong Kong instead of U.S. after Trump’s trade war

Ari Levy from cnbc said that Kuaishou soared in its Hong Kong debut this month, the latest Chinese tech company to shun U.S. exchanges and stay […]
March 28, 2021
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Brazil Tech Round-Up: Government Responds To Massive Data Leak, Totvs Results, Healthtech Growth

Angelica Mari said that Welcome to this week’s Brazil technology round-up. Here is a selection of three key developments in Latin America’s largest economy for the […]
March 28, 2021
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Apple’s privacy change is poised to increase the power of its App Store

cnbc said that The digital advertising world is scrambling to prepare for a seismic change when Apple updates its iPhone software in the coming weeks.The move, […]
March 28, 2021
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Amazon uses an app called Mentor to track and discipline delivery drivers

Annie Palmer from cnbc said that Amazon confirmed last week it has started putting AI-equipped cameras in some delivery vans. It already requires contracted delivery workers […]
March 28, 2021
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Amazon Alexa can now tell you the nearest spot to get a Covid-19 test — here’s how to use it

cnbc said that Amazon recently added a new feature to its Alexa voice assistant that lets you find the nearest place to get a Covid-19 test.It […]
March 16, 2021
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Huawei to start charging royalties to smartphone makers using its patented 5G tech

cnbc said that GUANGZHOU, China — Huawei will begin charging smartphone makers a royalty to use its patented 5G technology as the Chinese technology firm looks […]
March 16, 2021
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NHTSA investigating ‘violent’ Tesla crash, Autopilot not ruled out yet

cnbc said that The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating a “violent” crash that involved a Tesla sedan and a tractor trailer late last […]