Alibaba CEO: Unable to Assess Impact From Ant Group’s Challenges
Despite strong quarterly earnings, Alibaba continues to grapple with Beijing's regulatory crackdown on the e-commerce giant and its affiliate Ant Group.
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ByteDance Accuses Tencent of Monopolistic Behavior
Tencent restricts users from sharing content from ByteDance short-video app Douyin on its messaging app WeChat and QQ.
Kuaishou Trading at Twice IPO Price in Gray Market Ahead of Debut
The trading is a sign that Kuaishou's IPO is expected to be a blockbuster.
Google to Shut Down Stadia Video Game Studios
Google is getting out of creating video game titles but will stick with cloud services for gaming.
Ford Inks Pact With Google For Cloud Services, Android
In addition to naming Google Cloud its "preferred" provider, the automaker says it plans to use Google's AI to speed supply chains and manufacturing.
Sriram Krishnan Named General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
He has used one of Andreessen Horowitz’s hottest investments, the audio-based social network Clubhouse, to regularly host live conversations with tech leaders.
WeWork Rival Knotel Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Newmark is investing $20 million "to support Knotel through the bankruptcy process."
Robinhood Raises Another $2.4 Billion, Said to Discuss Debt
Ribbit Capital led the latest equity round.
U.K. Online Retailer Asos Buys Topshop
The deal is another sign of the rapid expansion of e-commerce as pandemic shutdowns continue to weaken brick-and-mortar retail.
E.U. Claims Court Was Wrong to Overturn Apple’s $15 Billion Tax Bill
The European Union is appealing a court ruling that overturned a $15 billion penalty against Apple.
Former NYT and FT Bosses Buy Pro-European Newspaper
The newspaper had been acquired by a private equity firm last year.
China Vows to Strengthen Antitrust Action in Gig Economy Sector
Beijing's heightened scrutiny of the gig economy sector could affect ride-hailing market leader Didi Chuxing and on-demand services giant Meituan.
Robinhood CEO Elaborates on Cash Crunch With Elon Musk
The conversation between Vlad Tenev and Tesla CEO Elon Musk was a key test for the social audio app Clubhouse, which broadcast the chat on its iPhone app late Sunday.
U.S. Government to Examine Past U.S.-China Tech Deals
The Committee on Foreign Investment is poring over startup deals, including smaller ones, for indications of Chinese involvement and access to sensitive technology.
Facebook Staff Warned of Violence in Groups Last Summer
CEO Mark Zuckerberg had focused the social network's strategy on Groups after revelations that Russian operatives had infiltrated its powerful News Feed in the 2016 election.
Reddit CEO Bemoans Troublesome Users
It's a problem with all platforms, but has come into focus during the Robinhood/GameStop trading debacle.
Facebook Looking for New Head of U.S Public Policy
It will likely find a Democrat to aid its navigation of the new Congress and President Joe Biden’s administration.
Facebook Building Newsletter Tools for Writers
Since Facebook is known to quickly copy fast-growing apps and services, it’s not a surprise that the company is exploring doing more in newsletters.
Troubled Electric Vehicle Startup Faraday Future to Partner with Foxconn and Geely to Make Cars
Chinese carmaker Geely said it had signed a preliminary agreement with Faraday Future and would invest in the startup's SPAC.
China’s Full Truck Alliance Eyes $1 Billion U.S. IPO This Year
The SoftBank-backed startup recently raised $1.7 billion as global investors bet on tech companies that focus on China's logistics sector.
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