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WSJ: Activision Blizzard CEO to Consider Stepping Down if Can’t Quickly Fix Culture Problem

Nov 21, 2021 · 9:21pm PST
The Wall Street Journal said long-time CEO Bobby Kotick told colleagues he might step down if he can’t solve issues stemming from allegations of employee sexual misconduct.
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Rivian, Ford Part Ways on Joint Plan to Develop Electric Vehicle

Nov 19, 2021 · 2:49pm PST
Ford plans to work on its own model, with a company spokesperson telling the Journal that the development of electric vehicles from both companies “have advanced to a significant degree.”
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Pentagon Seeks Bids for New Multi-Billion Dollar Cloud Project

Nov 19, 2021 · 12:39pm PST
Four months after scrapping a 10-year cloud contract worth at least $10 billion amid legal challenges from Amazon, the Pentagon is starting a new cloud project.
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Startup Samsara Reveals Rapid Sales Growth in IPO Filing

Nov 19, 2021 · 10:29am PST
Samsara, which sells software and hardware for tracking fleets of vehicles and other equipment, looks poised for a successful public debut.
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Roku to Make 50 Shows in Next Two Years

Nov 19, 2021 · 7:50am PST
The company is investing more content as it seeks to grow its advertising revenue.
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BuzzFeed Sees Ad-Sales Growth, Slowdown in Commerce Ahead of IPO

Nov 19, 2021 · 7:00am PST
BuzzFeed, which plans to go public in December, said it has surpassed $251.8 million in revenue through the first nine months of 2021.
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Cybersecurity Startup Lacework Raises $1.3 Billion

Nov 18, 2021 · 1:35pm PST
Lacework, a six-year-old provider of cloud-based cybersecurity software, has raised more than $1.8 billion in two funding rounds this year.
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Microsoft’s Xbox Evaluating Activision Relationship

Nov 18, 2021 · 12:04pm PST
Pressure from Activision's two most critical business partners will make it very difficult for Activision CEO Bobby Kotick to keep his job.
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State AGs Launch Investigation Into Instagram’s Effects on Children

Nov 18, 2021 · 11:43am PST
The investigation was in part prompted by comments made by Instagram head Adam Mosseri in a May interview with the Information.
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Grammarly Raises $200 Million at $13 Billion Valuation

Nov 18, 2021 · 10:49am PST
The round is only the third VC fundraise for Grammarly, which says its business is profitable and cash flow positive.
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Apple Sets Feb. 1 for Return to Office

Nov 18, 2021 · 9:33am PST
Apple will let employees work for up to four weeks remotely each year, twice what was previously allowed.
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CVS to Close 900 Stores Over Three Years, Push Online Business

Nov 18, 2021 · 8:39am PST
The pharmacy retailer joins a list of traditional retailers like Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue who have made more aggressive efforts to beef up their e-commerce presence.
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Alibaba Slashes Revenue Guidance as China’s Economic Growth Slows

Nov 18, 2021 · 5:38am PST
The Chinese e-commerce giant is grappling with economic headwinds as well as Beijing's crackdown on the internet sector.
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India’s Paytm Drops 26% in First Day of Trading

Nov 18, 2021 · 1:33am PST
The online payments platform's IPO was the largest ever in the county but share prices fell amid questions about its profitability and business model.
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Staples Center to be Renamed Crypto.com Arena

Nov 17, 2021 · 12:33pm PST
Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com signed a 20-year deal with the Los Angeles sports venue.
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Sony PlayStation Exec Blasts Activision Over Harassment Allegations

Nov 17, 2021 · 11:49am PST
PlayStation head Jim Ryan criticized the game publisher’s response to numerous harassment and assault allegations.
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FTC Nominee Bedoya Faces Partisan Pushback at Confirmation Hearing

Nov 17, 2021 · 10:43am PST
FTC Chair Khan needs Bedoya to break 2-2 commission deadlock. 
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Apple Unveils Self Service Repair Plans for iPhone and Mac Products

Nov 17, 2021 · 8:42am PST
The company will begin selling “Apple genuine” components for repairs to customers.
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Amazon Will Stop Accepting Visa Credit Cards In UK Over Fee Charges

Nov 17, 2021 · 6:42am PST · 2 comments
Amazon will no longer accept Visa credit cards as payment from U.K. shoppers starting in January.
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Alphabet CEO Says Search Is At Center of Future Growth

Nov 17, 2021 · 6:17am PST · 1 comment
“I still feel search is our biggest moonshot as a company,” Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said this week