Roblox to Go Public Via Direct Listing, Not IPO
The switch in plans comes amid news that Roblox just raised $520 million in Series H funding.
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Facebook, Twitter, YouTube Remove Trump Video Saying Election Was Stolen
Facebook employees internally critiqued the company's handling of Trump's video before it was taken down. Twitter and YouTube also removed it.
New OpenAI Program Can Generate Images From Text
OpenAI, which is actively working to build a business around its AI research, shares details of a major breakthrough.
Disney+ Programming Chief Ricky Strauss Steps Down
His role has been sidelined as other executives in Disney asserted control over the app's programming.
U.S. Officials Said to Mull Stock Ban of China Tech Giants Tencent, Alibaba
Such a move would mark an escalation of the ongoing U.S.-China trade and cybersecurity war.
Amazon Announces $2B Housing Equity Fund
Amazon on Wednesday announced plans to commit more than $2 billion to help preserve affordable housing
Poshmark Sets IPO Pricing Range
Poshmark is looking to raise about $240 million from its IPO.
Comcast Names New Head of Sky
Dana Strong, the former head of consumer services at Comcast Cable, could be a successor to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts one day.
Former Goldman Banker Tapped as New BBC Chair
The appointment will likely be welcomed by BBC insiders after reports the prime minister was considering naming a fierce BBC critic to run the organization.
NYSE Reverses Again on Decision to Delist Chinese Telcos
The New York Stock Exchange left investors confused over the fate of three Chinese telecommunications companies accused of having ties to China’s military.
Democrats Win Senate Control, Spelling More Trouble for Big Tech
Democrats would bring legislation to change antitrust, corporate tax, privacy, and legal liability shield laws.
China’s Government Wants Ant Group to Share Consumer Data
Such a move would be the latest example of Beijing's tightening control over Ant and other Chinese tech giants.
Trump Bans Transactions With Eight Chinese Apps
Trump bans eight more Chinese apps just weeks before leaving office.
U.S. Task Force Says SolarWinds Hack ‘Likely’ Came From Russia
While President Trump has suggested that hackers in China may have carried out attacks on multiple federal agencies, investigators disagree.
Jack Dorsey Blasts Proposed Transparency Rules for Cryptocurrencies
Dorsey slaps back at proposed rule that would require firms to report transactions that involve cryptocurrency transactions valued at $3,000 or more.
Ex-Trump Adviser Gary Cohn Joins IBM
IBM reveals the latest of several moves CEO Arvind Krishna has made to shake things up at the 109-year-old company.
Eventbrite Used for Vaccine Appointments in Florida
County health departments enlisted the event platform to deal with the surge in demand for vaccininations.
Affirm to Raise $935 Million in Upcoming IPO
The financial technology company plans to sell shares at a price between $33 and $38.
FuboTV Shares Soar After Preliminary Q4 Numbers Reported
Shares of the video streaming service have gyrated wildly in recent weeks and today's move seemed aimed at stopping a recent slump.
Amazon Expands Air Cargo Fleet
Amazon on Tuesday announced it had completed its first-ever purchase of eleven Boeing 767-300 aircraft.
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