UK software company Blue Prism agrees $1.5 billion sale to private equity firm Vista
The price for Blue Prism marks a major discount to U.S.-based rivals such as UiPath and Automation Anywhere.
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Chinese automaker Geely launches a high-end smartphone business
Geely is entering a cut-throat market and could face off against the likes of Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi in the premium smartphone category.
Alibaba apps are starting to support Tencent's WeChat Pay. Here's why it's a big deal
For years, China's internet platforms have operated as walled gardens. Chinese regulators are forcing giants like Alibaba and Tencent to change their practices.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls Trump-driven Tiktok deal 'strangest thing' he's ever worked on
Microsoft's failed attempt to take over TikTok's U.S. assets last year was "the strangest thing I've ever sort of worked on," CEO Satya Nadella said on Monday.
'Bridgerton' tops Netflix's list of most watched TV shows ever, while 'Extraction' leads among movies
Netflix released data Monday on its most-watched TV shows and movies.
Coinbase dives deeper into banking by letting users deposit paychecks into their accounts
Coinbase is getting into payroll as part of an expansion into traditional financial services.
AMD CEO Lisa Su says chip shortage likely to end next year
Manufacturing plants that were planned last year will likely start producing chips in the coming months, helping to alleviate shortages for PC parts.
Apple's software update lets users create burner email addresses — here's how to do it
One of the handiest new features in Apple's iOS 15 software update is the ability to create a temporary email address called "Hide My Mail."
DoorDash's Andy Fang on international expansion and lasting post-pandemic delivery behaviors
DoorDash co-founder and CTO Andy Fang on international expansion and post-pandemic delivery behaviors that extend to grocery, alcohol, flowers and so much more.
Jeff Bezos doubles time with Blue Origin to focus more on his space company
Jeff Bezos has called Blue Origin his life's most important work — and the hours he is devoting to the space company are growing.
TikTok says 1 billion people use the app each month
The company reported nearly 700 million monthly active global users last summer.
Facebook says it's pausing effort to build Instagram for kids
Facebook's plan for Instagram for kids faced backlash from users and lawmakers.
Microsoft launches new phone features for Teams in latest challenge to Zoom
Microsoft is enhancing its Teams Phone service with a walkie-talkie feature, which Zoom Phone doesn't have.
Brits using Uber and other taxi apps face long waits and fare hikes amid driver shortage
Hailing a ride on apps like Uber and Bolt is now almost impossible at certain times of the day in parts of the U.K.
Major crypto exchanges stop letting Chinese users sign up after Beijing's renewed crackdown
Huobi, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, said it has ceased new account openings for Mainland Chinese users.
China- and Hong Kong-based bitcoin holders scrambling to protect their crypto assets
Some crypto holders in China and Hong Kong are scrambling to safeguard their crypto assets, according to an attorney who works with overseas crypto clients.
Elon Musk praises China, says Tesla will continue to expand investments there
It's the second time this month Musk was highly complimentary of the nation that's imperative to his electric vehicle company, saying it's a "global leader in digitalization."
Tesla drivers can now request Full Self-Driving Beta with the press of a button, despite safety concerns
Tesla rolls out 'FSD Beta button' after NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy voiced safety concerns
Google is slashing the amount it keeps from sales on its cloud marketplace as pressure mounts on app stores
Google is matching Microsoft's revenue share for software that companies buy on cloud marketplaces. The move could help Google win more cloud usage over time.
Toast built a $30 billion business by defying Silicon Valley and surviving a 'suicide mission'
Toast pushed aside the Silicon Valley playbook to build a restaurant-tech business that debuted on the NYSE this week and is valued at close to $30 billion.
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