The fastest-growing tech companies of 2020 look toward a post-Covid world
Seven tech companies valued at $5 billion or more increased revenue by at least 100% last year, though they all face big questions in 2021.
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Hopin rides the pandemic-driven boom in online events to a $5.65 billion valuation
Hopin says it's raised $400 million at a $5.65 billion valuation, more than double what it was worth in a November investment round.
Okta says it's buying security rival Auth0 for $6.5 billion, sending stock plunging
Okta, whose software allows office workers to access their apps through a secure service, is buying one of its top competitors.
Amazon launches its first cashierless store in Britain
Amazon opened its first physical store outside the U.S. in London Thursday.
Amazon-backed food delivery firm Deliveroo picks London for its blockbuster debut
The food delivery start-up's IPO plans will allow founder and CEO Will Shu to maintain control of the firm.
Australian treasurer says talks with Facebook on new media law were ‘protracted and difficult’
Passage of the law made Australia the first country where a government-appointed arbitrator can decide on the price digital platforms have to pay publishers.
Taiwan chips will stay competitive despite rising challenge from China, Taiwan minister says
Taiwan will remain competitive in the semiconductor industry in the face of Chinese ambitions, Wang Mei-hua, the island's minister of economy told CNBC.
People are paying millions for clips that can be viewed for free. Welcome to the world of ‘NFTs’
A video clip created by digital artist Beeple was flipped for a record $6.6 million last week.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: Saying 'my team is great and everyone else sucks' is not leadership
Satya Nadella's Microsoft has been a kinder, gentler company than it was in the past, and that might have to do with the CEO's more accommodating approach.
SpaceX Starship prototype rocket explodes after successful landing in high-altitude flight test
SpaceX test flew Starship rocket SN10 on Wednesday, which landed successfully but then exploded a few minutes after.
Snowflake eliminates dual-class share structure, hits estimates on guidance
Snowflake's product revenue guidance for the full fiscal year came in right in line with analysts' estimates, and the company converted all shares to one vote.
Facebook will allow political ads again starting March 4
The company said in October it would be halting political advertising for an indefinite period after the election to prevent confusion or abuse.
Fiat Chrysler spent over $300 million on green credits in Europe last year — mostly from Tesla
The automaker committed to spend about $2 billion on environment related fines and regulatory credits through the end of 2021.
Shares of Oscar Health close down 10.7% after first day of trading
Oscar had priced its shares at $39 apiece, above its target range of $36 to $38.
Apple has an easy new way to copy all your photos and videos to Google Photos
It's an easy way to move everything over if you're switching to an Android phone, since you can't upload to Apple Photos from an Android phone.
Ride-sharing stocks a rare bright spot in otherwise miserable day for tech
Lyft stock closed up more than 8%, while Uber gained 2.6%.
Twitter isn't worried about Apple's big privacy change, says it'll level the playing field
Twitter CFO Ned Segal said the company is feeling confident as it prepares for Apple's planned IDFA privacy update to iOS 14.
Snap CEO touts ad platform, predicts rapid growth even without new users or more engagement
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel said that the company's forecast of multiple years of more than 50% revenue growth is achievable even without any additional user growth.
Arizona House passes bill that threatens Apple and Google's app stores
The vote is a setback for Apple, which opposed it, and a victory for the Coalition for App Fairness, a group representing app makers, which backed the bill.
Ample is trying to make battery swapping for EVs a reality, starting with Uber drivers in the Bay Area
Ample has opened its first electric vehicle battery swap stations — in the San Francisco Bay Area. Uber drivers are their first customers.
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