Former Waymo CEO Joins Daimler Truck Board
John Krafcik has joined the supervisory board of Daimler Truck, a company that has partnered with Waymo on deploying autonomous trucks
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Tesla Posts Growth in Deliveries Despite Shortages
The electric vehicle maker said it delivered 308,600 vehicles in the fourth quarter, up from 180,667 a year earlier.
Twitter Permanently Suspends Personal Account of Marjorie Taylor Greene for Covid Misinformation
The company said the Republican had violated its code. Her official House of Representatives account remains open.
Tencent Invests in U.K. Digital Banking Startup Monzo
The investment, which values Monzo at $4.5 billion, comes amid a surge in the valuations of fintech startups worldwide.
Shares of Virgin Orbit Fall 1% After Public Listing Via SPAC
The stock slipped to $9.14 at the close of the market Thursday after NextGen’s share price closed at $9.25 Wednesday.
New CA Law Could Impact Amazon’s Quotas for Warehouse Workers
A new California law which goes into effect on Jan. 1 could have a profound impact on how Amazon manages workers.
Tesla Recalls Nearly Half a Million Model 3, Model S Cars
The tally is nearly equivalent to the half a million vehicles Tesla delivered to customers last year.
Netflix, Disney+ Fall Off U.S. List of Most Downloaded Apps
Social media apps ranked highest in Apptopia's annual ranking of the 10 most downloaded apps in the U.S.
No Slowdown in Antitrust Enforcement in 2022, Chinese Regulator Says
Alibaba, Tencent and Meituan have all been hit with massive fines in the past year.
Samsung, Micron Warn of Chip Supply Disruption Amid China Lockdown
The uncertainty over production could add more pressure to the global chip shortage, which has created tight supplies of everything from cars to game consoles.
How Meta Platforms Played Politics In Wake of Haugen Leaks
Lobbyists for the company tried to divide lawmakers in the wake of Frances Haugen's leaks, according to a new report.
Amazon Addresses Pay Frustrations: Report
Employees have cited dissatisfaction with their base pay as one of their top reasons for seeking a new job.
T-Mobile Starts Selling Google TV-Powered Streaming Stick
The $50 device from T-Mobile is similar to Google's own Chromecast and comes as the tech giant is prioritizing the expansion of its Google TV operating system.
Robinhood to Beta Test Crypto Wallet Next Month
The trading platform gave an updated timeline on its much-anticipated crypto wallet.
SenseTime Raises $712 Million in Hong Kong IPO
The company was forced to postpone its offering after the U.S. government added the firm to an investment blacklist of companies that have alleged ties to the Chinese military.
Apple and Google Told to Ban ‘Play To Earn’ Apps by South Korea
The order is the latest example of the fragmented and rapidly-changing rules governing app distribution
Alphabet’s Waymo to Use Self-Driving Taxis From China’s Geely
Waymo appears to have downplayed the vehicle’s ties to China by saying it was designed in Sweden.
Apple Puts Foxconn iPhone Factory In India on Probation After Protests
Apple has struggled to diversify its supply chain to places like India, where worker unrest and lower labor and environmental standards stymied efforts.
Instagram Will Focus on Video in 2022
Instagram head Adam Mosseri said the app will double down on Reels.
More Than 500 Startups Gained Unicorn Status in 2021
Crypto trading platform Anchorage and cloud software startup Benchling were among the startups valued at over $1 billion this year.
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