Online Lending Startup Raises Money Amid Southeast Asia’s E-Commerce Boom
The Singapore-based startup's fundraising at a valuation of $500 million reflects the rapid growth of e-commerce and online lending in Southeast Asia.
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Roku Stock Falls Sharply on Analyst Report
A 15% drop in Roku's stock price, after a negative analyst note, suggests Roku stock may have peaked after a big run-up in the past year.
U.S. May Retaliate Over French Digital Tax
Just in time for New Year's Eve, the U.S. may hit French Champagne—and other products—with tariffs in response to a proposed tax on large U.S. tech companies.
The New Startup Growth Market? Getting People Outdoors
The early success of the Airbnb-for-camping startup Hipcamp raises questions about whether the idea of wilderness as a privately owned space will be normalized.
Amazon Web Services Makes Its Move in Quantum Computing
The announcement shows Amazon sees quantum computing as an important part of its future, even though it isn't yet clear it will be a viable industry.
In CBS Interview, Zuckerberg Looks to Change the Subject From Facebook
With the social media giant caught in an unending negative news cycle, Zuckerberg appeared to want the interview to shift the conversation to his philanthropy.
T-Mobile Launches 5G Network One Week Ahead of Antitrust Trial
T-Mobile's rollout of a 5G network could quicken the move to the latest generation of cellular networks, which offer faster data speeds.
China Requires Facial Scan for Cellphone Users
Requiring cellphone users to register scans of their face is another example of how China has embraced the controversial technology.
Dodging Supplier Ban, Huawei Makes Phone Without U.S. Parts
The development shows Huawei can get around the U.S. sanctions to make a high-end smartphone, but without access to Google software, it remains hamstrung.
Interview Highlights YouTube’s Content Moderation Woes
How YouTube handles controversial content is likely to be a closely watched issue in tech, especially as the U.S. presidential election approaches.
Black Friday Set Online Sales Record
A record online sales tally for Black Friday is forcing traditional retailers to shift hiring and delivery strategies to keep up with consumer habits.
Google Faces New EU Antitrust Probe Over Data Collection
The new probe comes on top of other EU investigations of Google and means its handling of consumer data is under scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic.
Facebook Adds Correction Notice to Singapore Post
Facebook put a correction notice on a post at the demand of the Singapore government, the first time an online platform has complied with a law meant to combat falsehoods.
Chinese Authorities Taking Hard Line Against ‘Deep Fakes'
China's regulatory move is just the latest against deep fakes, which are getting more scrutiny from regulators around the world.
Singapore Orders Facebook to Change Post, Escalating Tensions
It's the first time Singapore is using a new law to try and force the change of a user's post by a tech platform.
Peloton Shares Jump on Black Friday Traffic
The company's shares have been rising recently, and got a further boost from an analyst endorsement Friday.
Intel Says Qualcomm Tactics Forced Sale of Modem Business
Intel has urged a court to deny Qualcomm's appeal against an antitrust ruling that said Qualcomm had abused its market position.
Oakland’s New Building Boom, With Few Tech Jobs
Oakland recently saw its first downtown office tower completed in more than a decade. What does that mean for the East Bay tech economy?
The Viacom-CBS Merger, Then and Now
Comparing the 2000 CBS-Viacom merger with the current combination shows how the media industry has stagnated.
Black Beats Buffett in Battle for Tech Data
The bidding war comes as private equity companies’ interest in tech distributors has increased in recent years.
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