Platforms Can Censor As They Like, Court Rules
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled that technology platforms can censor how they see fit and are not bound by the First Amendment.
Weekday mornings
The Information AM
Start your morning with the important global tech news of the day, covered by The Information team across five time zones.
By providing your email, you agree to The Information’s Privacy Policy
Recent Editions
Apple Tells Annual Shareholders Meeting It Will Open Online Store in India
The move marks a renewed push by Apple into India, which has the world's second largest population of internet users but is dominated by cheap Chinese handsets.
Peacock Signs Deal with A&E
The deal gives Peacock more content at a time when it's coming up against stiff competition.
Yelp CEO Tentatively Scheduled to Testify Before Senate Antitrust Subcommittee
Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman is expected to highlight his company's long running complaint that Google uses its market power to discriminate against competitors.
Self-Driving Vehicle Makers Pooh-Pooh Their Own Prototype-Testing Disclosures
Autonomous vehicle developers are asking you not to read too much into the road-test data they share publicly with the California DMV.
Report Says Rajeev Misra Sabotaged Rivals To Rise to Top of SoftBank’s Vision Fund
The allegations against the man who oversaw the $100 billion Vision Fund are likely to raise even more questions over SoftBank's efforts to raise a second super fund.
Google Announces $10 Billion in U.S. Investments in 2020
The investments should be a bright spot for Google as it works with U.S. state and federal regulators over concerns that the company has grown too big.
Chinese Self-Driving Startup Pony.ai Now Valued At Over $3 Billion
Pony.ai's latest funding round, led by Toyota, makes it the most highly valued autonomous driving startup in China.
Apple Asks Developers To Prove They Have Game Licenses in China
The new request suggests Apple is closing a loophole that allowed game developers to release games that weren't approved in China.
Uber Eats Chief to Depart
The leader of a big money-burning business is leaving as the U.S. food delivery industry heads toward consolidation.
Salesforce Co-CEO Block Steps Down
Former Oracle veteran transformed Salesforce's sales culture and was seen as a top candidate to replace Marc Benioff if he were to leave.
Disney Names Parks Chief Bob Chapek as New CEO
The surprise announcement raises questions about the future of Disney's streaming chief Kevin Mayer, who had been seen as a top contender for the CEO job.
Disney Names Hulu’s CMO Its New President
The move finalizes Hulu's total absorption into Disney's streaming division.
Comcast Buys Xumo
The deal follows in a line of acquisitions of free ad-supported streaming services by big media companies
Instacart Workers are Employees, Says California Court
Ruling is a blow for tech companies who want workers as independent contractors
Investor Group Buys Univision
Former Viacom CFO Wade Davis to take over as CEO of Spanish broadcaster.
Expedia Lays Off 12% of Staff
The writing was on the wall. Chairman Barry Diller had recently joked that employees were “all life and no work" and said the company had "lost clarity."
Amazon Opens Cashierless Grocery Store, Plans to License Tech to Other Retailers
The cashierless grocery store in Seattle is Amazon's largest 'Go' store yet.
Market Sell-Off Continues, Zoom Rises Further
Zoom Video stock reaches its highest point ever, a sign that investors believe the videoconferencing service will benefit from the virus' impact on the workforce
TikTok, Apple Decline to Testify Before Congress
Apple and TikTok are both declining to testify before Congress at a hearing on big tech and China next week. Meanwhile, TikTok is staffing up in Washington.
Weekday mornings
The Information AM by The Information Staff
Start your morning with the important global tech news of the day, covered by The Information team across five time zones.
By providing your email, you agree to The Information’s Privacy Policy