Bitcoin extends gains, climbing above $32,000 as cryptocurrencies rebound from sell-off
Bitcoin extended its comeback from a brutal sell-off, advancing 6% to climb above $31,000.
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Advertising shows signs of surging recovery as holding companies report earnings
The pandemic caused an immediate pullback in ad budgets in 2020, with certain areas like travel remaining slow throughout the year.
Netflix execs explain why they're getting into video games — to learn from users
Superficially, Netflix is adding video games because they're fun — but dig deeper, and gaming is all about data and intellectual property extension.
Microsoft acquires security start-up CloudKnox
The CloudKnox software can help organizations make sure they don't provide so much access to cloud resources that they open themselves up to attacks.
Google Maps will show you how packed your train is so you can avoid crowds on your commute
The new Google Maps features may help you avoid people if you're worried about being jammed in with other commuters as you return to work during the pandemic.
Foxconn says critical iPhone factory hasn't been hit by massive floods in China
Zhengzhou, in China's central Henan province, has been hit with torrential rain and intense flooding reportedly causing at least 12 deaths.
New bill would make some companies report cyberattacks to the government
The "Cyber Incident Notification Act" is a response to the recent attacks on SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline.
Ford and Argo AI to launch self-driving cars with Lyft by the end of the year
Self-driving rides with safety drivers will roll out this year in Miami by request and next year in Austin.
Chinese driverless car start-up WeRide makes first acquisition as competition ramps up
Chinese driverless car start-up WeRide has made its first acquisition, an autonomous trucking firm called MoonX, as it looks to commercialize self-driving tech.
Elon Musk says Tesla Supercharger network will be open to other cars this year
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Tuesday that the company's network of DC fast-charging stations for its electric vehicles, also known as the Tesla Supercharger network, will be open to other types of electric vehicles in 2021.
Revolut, Europe's $33 billion fintech giant, launches a travel booking feature
Revolut launched a new feature Tuesday called Stays, which lets users book hotels and other accommodation through its app.
Netflix beats on paid subscriber growth, but misses earnings expectations
Netflix reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.
Bitcoin mining isn’t nearly as bad for the environment as it used to be, new data shows
New data from Cambridge University shows that the geography of mining has drastically changed over the last six months.
Biden to nominate Google critic and progressive favorite Jonathan Kanter to lead DOJ Antitrust Division
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that he will nominate progressive favorite Jonathan Kanter to lead the Justice Department's Antitrust Division.
Comcast and ViacomCBS face prisoner's dilemma as they consider ways to work together
Comcast and ViacomCBS have held preliminary discussions about potentially working together to bolster their streaming video services.
Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 update with Teams chat built in
With Windows 10, Microsoft tried to make it easy for people to use Skype. Now the focus is on Teams, as the company goes up against Slack and Zoom.
Jeff Bezos looks to life beyond Amazon after historic space ride
Blue Origin's momentous manned rocket launch marks the beginning of Bezos' second act after he stepped down as CEO of Amazon earlier this month.
White House says social media networks should be held accountable for spreading misinformation
The comments are the latest from the Biden administration in a tiff over whether or not social media companies are harming users with Covid-19 misinformation.
Why Elon Musk's Boring Company is finding that traffic is tough to fix
In 2017, Elon Musk launched the Boring Company with the goal of solving traffic. So far, it's opened one project in Las Vegas while others seem to have stalled.
Viral video shows Malaysian police destroying 1,069 bitcoin mining rigs with a steamroller
Police seize and steamroll 1,069 bitcoin machines worth $1.26 million.
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