Elon Musk told his followers to 'use Signal,' leading to 1,100% surge in unrelated stock with similar name
The Signal messaging app is funded by donations and has nothing to do with a small company called Signal Advance.
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DraftKings now lets you bet on drone races
The Drone Racing League announced an exclusive deal that gives DraftKings the title of official betting partner and access to DRL's "tech-setters" fan base.
New Google union slams YouTube for 'lackluster' response to Trump and Capitol mob
The newly-formed employee union criticized YouTube's response to violence, including Wednesday's D.C. events.
Roku is buying Quibi's TV shows and documentaries
Roku will make the Quibi content available for free on an ad-supported basis to all Roku users, starting this year.
Apple's App Store had gross sales around $64 billion last year and it's growing strongly again
The money that Apple makes from its App Store has become a flash point for critics of Apple that argue it has too much power.
Google Chrome changes to be investigated by UK competition regulator
The Competition and Markets Authority said has announced that it plans to investigate changes that Google intends to make to its Chrome web browser.
Elon Musk is now the richest person in the world, passing Jeff Bezos
Thursday's increase in Tesla's share price pushed Musk past Jeff Bezos, who had been the richest person since 2017 and is currently worth about $184 billion.
Pepsi taps Super Bowl halftime show star The Weeknd in new ad teasing the big event
PepsiCo's beverage brand is replacing its traditional Super Bowl ad slot with a new campaign to leading up to its halftime show featuring The Weeknd.
Bitcoin's wild rally — and a fear of missing out — has retail investors flocking to crypto
New investors are rushing to capture some of the wild gains in the cryptocurrency market.
Alibaba and Tencent shares fall after report says they could be added to U.S. blacklist
The shares of Alibaba and Tencent fell after a report suggested the Trump administration could add the Chinese tech giants to a U.S. blacklist.
Samsung says profit likely rose 26% from a year ago in the fourth quarter
Samsung's predicted number was was mostly in line with analysts estimate of 9.1 trillion won, according to Refinitiv SmartEstimate.
Hyundai Motor says it's in early talks with Apple to develop a car, sends shares soaring 19%
A local report from the Korea Economic Daily that said Apple suggested the tie-up and Hyundai Motor was reviewing the terms.
Nasdaq-listed Chinese electric scooter firm Niu Technologies jumps 16% after sales bump
In the fourth quarter of 2020, Niu Technologies sold 149,705 e-scooters, growing 40.9% year-over-year.
Chinese search firm Baidu to create an electric vehicle company as tech giants jump into auto space
Baidu will create a standalone electric vehicle company with Chinese automaker Geely as a minority shareholder. Geely will be responsible for manufacturing.
Capitol riot a ‘rocket ship’ for Twitter and Facebook, ad media expert says
An ad media expert explains why the violence on the Capitol was a “rocket ship” for social media companies.
Fintech start-up SoFi to go public via SPAC backed by Chamath Palihapitiya
Fintech start-up SoFi says it will merge with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, backed by venture capital investor Chamath Palihapitiya.
Trump acknowledges election result in first tweet after ban lifted
Twitter said it had locked Trump out of his account for posting tweets that it said violated its policies.
Photos show violent clashes as Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol
Trump supporters riot at the U.S. Capitol as Congress debates the Electoral College votes expected to name Joe Biden as winner of the presidential election.
Michelle Obama calls on Facebook and other social media platforms to ban Trump permanently
Trump had been given a free pass by Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other social networks
FTC commissioners criticize Apple and Google in settlement with mobile ad company
Democratic Commissioners Rohit Chopra and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter used a settlement with Tapjoy to decry the commissions Apple and Google charge developers.
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