Grocery App Weee! Raises $425 Million in New Round Led by SoftBank
The California-based startup's big funding round comes despite the volatility among publicly traded tech stocks.
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Qualcomm and TikTok Owner ByteDance Announce VR Partnership
The move is the latest indication of how Chinese tech giants view the market for AR and VR as one of their key long-term opportunities.
BigCommerce Predicts Sharp Slowdown in Revenue Growth
The software firm posted strong gains last year, but its expenses rose significantly and losses mounted as the company expects revenue growth to take a hit this year.
Microsoft Warns of Cyberattacks on Civilian Targets in Ukraine
Microsoft says its cybersecurity threat researchers pinpointed digital attacks on Ukrainian targets even before the Russia-Ukraine conflict began.
Meta Bans Russian State Media From Platforms in Europe
The company is blocking Sputnik and Russia Today from Facebook and Instagram across Europe.
Zoom Video Reveals Customer Decline in Q4
The quarterly slowdown was a vivid reminder of how much the pandemic star has fallen from grace.
Uber to Speed Full Exit from Russia
Uber earlier this month said it valued its stake in Yandex.taxi at $800 million.
Discovery Names Chris Licht Head of CNN
The appointment is the first by Discovery CEO David Zaslav as he sets his sights on the future Discovery Warner Bros
LinkedIn Acquires Israeli Marketing Analytics Startup Oribi
LinkedIn acquired Oribi, a marketing analytics startup, to boost its ad business and expand its international presence.
Zip To Buy Rival Sezzle As BNPL Consolidation Heats Up
The fintech firms are the latest to join forces as BNPL players look to dominate the U.S. market.
Amazon Drops Mask Mandate for All U.S. Warehouse Workers
Amazon is lifting mask mandates for its legion of warehouse workers in response to changed health guidance.
Google Temporarily Disables Live Traffic Data in Ukraine
The company suspended some Google Maps tools such as traffic updates and features that show how busy certain locations such as restaurants are after consulting with local authorities.
Meta Platforms Takes Down Fake Accounts Targeting Ukraine
Facebook's parent company says it has established a “special operations center” to monitor the platform as the war escalates.
China’s Didi to Continue Operating in Russia, Reversing Earlier Decision
Didi's move comes at a time when Russia's war on Ukraine is creating a sensitive geopolitical challenge for the Chinese government.
Chinese Smartphone Giant Xiaomi’s Ukraine Operations at Risk
Xiaomi, the biggest smartphone vendor in Ukraine, cancelled a product launch event in the country last week amid the war.
Ukraine Seeks Information on Russian Politicians’ Crypto Wallets
The efforts attempt to circumvent Russian politicians using cryptocurrencies to dodge international bank sanctions.
Russia Pressures Google After YouTube Restricted State Media
Google and other tech companies face conflicting orders from governments around the world as the Russia-Ukraine war continues
Telegram Won’t Block Channels During Ukraine-Russia Conflict
The app has become popular with Ukraine and Russian citizens to receive information during the conflict, with authorities using the platform to spread messages quickly.
Ukrainian Official Asks Apple to Shut Russia App Store
Although Apple is unlikely to stop offering services and products in Russia, it has blocked Iranians from its App Store to comply with U.S. sanctions.
Zendesk Shareholders Vote Overwhelmingly Against Momentive Deal
The vote followed intense opposition from shareholders to the deal.
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