Amazon asked Apple to remove an app that spots fake reviews, and Apple agreed
Fakespot is a well-known app used to help shoppers detect fraudulent reviews on Amazon.
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Google parts with Cloud VP after uproar over his manifesto renouncing his antisemitism
Google has separated with its VP of developer relations for Google Cloud after a contentious all-hands meeting where employees voiced concern about manifesto.
Rivian delays won’t affect production of electric delivery vans for Amazon
Rivian is delaying deliveries of the R1T pickup until September and the R1S SUV, the company confirmed to CNBC.
Virginia Gov. Northam announces $700 million plan for universal broadband by 2024
Warner positioned the initiative as an opportunity for Virginia, recently ranked the top state for business by CNBC, to attract more jobs to the state.
Crypto exchange Binance stops selling digital versions of stocks like Tesla and Apple as regulators circle
Binance said Friday that it would end support for "stock tokens," crypto assets tied to the value of certain shares.
Square is building a decentralized finance business using bitcoin
Square wants to make it easier to build "decentralized financial services" using bitcoin.
Serena Williams invests in rent-reporting fintech Esusu
Tennis superstar Serena Williams has invested an undisclosed amount in Esusu, a start-up with a mission to boost credit scores of underserved populations.
Why the Fed hates cryptocurrencies and especially stablecoins
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appears to have an axe to grind with cryptocurrencies and most especially stablecoins.
Soccer players slam Facebook and Twitter's response to racist abuse
Soccer stars of past and present believe social media companies need to up their game when it comes to tackling racist abuse on their platforms.
China's Xiaomi overtakes Apple in the global smartphone market
Xiaomi had a 17% share of global smartphone shipments, ahead of Apple's 14% and behind Samsung's 19%, according to Canalys.
Chinese regulators from 7 departments visit Didi for cybersecurity review
Didi was placed under cybersecurity review this month days after its high-profile listing in the U.S.
SPACs are targeting Southeast Asia's start-ups, and investors are taking note
More than 40 SPACs — or special purpose acquisition companies — are targeting the region, according to Vinnie Lauria, managing partner at Golden Gate Ventures.
Elon Musk admits Tesla's Cybertruck could flop
Tesla CEO Elon Musk admitted Thursday on Twitter that the Cybertruck might flop but said he doesn't care because he loves its unusual trapezoid-like design.
Amazon sellers are such a hot commodity that one start-up is giving away Teslas for referrals
At the Prosper Show in Las Vegas this week, Amazon seller aggregator Acquco launched a program to give away $10 million in Tesla Model Ys for referrals.
China's share of global bitcoin mining plunges while Kazakhstan climbs to third place
Cambridge University research shows China accounted for less than half of the power used to mine bitcoin in April, down sharply from 75.5% in September 2019.
Brex CEO on taking his company virtual-first and the right ways to think about remote work
Henrique Dubugras, co-CEO and co-founder of Brex, offers insight into how his company, and others, can benefit from remote work.
Lyft bringing back shared rides but will require everyone to wear masks
Starting Monday, consumers in Philadelphia, Chicago and Denver can book the option that allows passengers to split a car that's going in the same direction.
PayPal increases weekly cryptocurrency purchase limit fivefold to $100,000
PayPal users can now buy $100,000 of bitcoin and other digital assets per week, up from a previous limit of $20,000.
Here's how Zoom is helping create the new world of hybrid work
Smart galleries, AI-enabled meetings, and shareable virtual whiteboards are just some of the offerings Zoom has for the new world of hybrid work.
Blue Origin reveals runner-up in $28 million auction will fly with Jeff Bezos to space next week
Jeff Bezos' space venture Blue Origin on Thursday revealed that 18-year-old Oliver Daemen will fly in place of the still-anonymous auction winner.
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