Senators question Amazon about using cameras to monitor delivery drivers
The senators said the AI-equipped cameras from Netradyne raise privacy and surveillance concerns.
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Google says it won't use new ways of tracking you as it phases out browser cookies for ads
Google clarified its plans for targeted advertising as it phases out the use of browser cookies from Chrome.
TikTok to begin new push to court smaller companies that fuel spending on rivals like Facebook
The event highlights the importance of the millions of small business advertisers for social media companies.
SoftBank-backed Greensill Capital is reportedly preparing to file for insolvency
Greensill Capital is preparing to file for insolvency in the U.K., according to a report from The Financial Times on Wednesday.
Post-Brexit London aims to lure tech IPOs and SPACs in challenge to New York
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government is hoping to convince more fast-growing tech firms to list in London.
Fortnite creator Epic Games buys the developer of Fall Guys, a title that defined the pandemic gaming boom
Fortnite developer Epic Games has acquired Tonic Games Group, the British studio behind smash hit video game Fall Guys.
Why some Chinese are buying local electric car brands like Nio — instead of Tesla
CNBC spoke to some Chinese consumers and asked why they bought electric cars from Tesla competitors Nio, Li Auto and Xpeng.
Ant Group says it will help employees monetize shares and commits to listing after canceled IPO
Eric Jing, executive chairman of Ant Group, said the company will find a "short-term liquidity solution" for employees and committed to an IPO.
U.S. is ‘not prepared to defend or compete in the A.I. era,’ says expert group chaired by Eric Schmidt
The U.S. is drastically underprepared for the age of AI, according to the National Security Commission on AI, which is chaired by Eric Schmidt.
AppLovin joins parade of video game companies headed for public market after 2020 sales hit $1.45 billion
Mobile game company AppLovin filed for an IPO on Tuesday after revenue jumped 46% last year.
Lyft says it just had its best week for rides since pandemic lockdowns began
Lyft now expects to manage its adjusted EBITDA loss in the first quarter to $135 million, from the $145 million to $150 million it previously forecast.
Square closes up nearly 5% after Jack Dorsey's company launches its own bank
Square's new bank will offer FDIC-insured deposit accounts and loans to small businesses that have historically used the company for payment processing.
Facebook lowers expectations for its upcoming Ray-Ban smart glasses
Facebook CFO David Wehner lowered expectations for what that the company's upcoming Ray-Ban smart glasses will be capable of.
Facebook's growth rate could be impacted by Covid vaccines as consumers shift spending to services, CFO says
Facebook CFO David Wehner said the company's advertising growth rate could be impacted as more consumers receive their Covid-19 vaccinations.
Tesla vs. Lucid: Here's how the EV rivals are and aren't alike
Lucid is following Tesla's playbook with manufacturing, sales and service while charting a different path with EV charging infrastructure and advertising.
Microsoft shows off its vision for future meetings, with your colleagues as holograms floating in space
Microsoft's Mesh cloud service will enable applications in which people can share holograms, speak with one another, make doodles and appear as virtual avatars.
A major Chinese bitcoin mining hub is shutting down its cryptocurrency operations
Bitcoin mining consumes more energy per year than entire countries and China is looking to clean up its consumption.
Instacart's valuation doubles to $39 billion
Instacart is now the second most-valuable private tech company in the U.S., behind Elon Musk's SpaceX, which is worth $74 billion, according to Pitchbook.
Asia is playing 'catch up' to Europe in the electric vehicle market, says Fitch analyst
Asia is falling behind because European governments are taking strong measures to boost growth in the electric vehicle sector, says Anna-Marie Baisden from Fitch Solutions.
Real estate brokerage Compass files for IPO amid pandemic boom in housing prices
Compass, which was valued at $6.5 billion in a 2019 financing round, announced plans to go public public and revealed a 56% surge in revenue last year.
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