China hands out $1.5 million of its digital currency in one of the country's biggest public tests
China has started one of the biggest real-world trials for its digital currency as it pushes closer toward creating a cashless future.
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Twilio stock jumps on $3.2 billion Segment acquisition
Twilio's acquisition of Segment is expected to close by the end of the year.
Roblox confidentially files to go public
Founded in 2004, Roblox offers users free-to-play games across mobile devices and consoles.
Apple, Google and Facebook could reportedly be put on EU 'hit list'
Regulators in the EU are reportedly drawing up a list of around 20 tech giants that they want to comply with tougher rules.
Facebook reverses stance on Holocaust denial, will ban it now
Facebook announced it will now ban content that "denies or distorts the Holocaust," reversing its earlier policy.
Google announces new Nest Thermostat that uses radar to detect when you're nearby
The Nest Thermostat has a completely new design that looks less clunky. Instead of rotating the face of the unit, you just touch and swipe down the side to increase or decrease the temperature.
Digital tax conflicts could wipe more than 1% off global GDP every year, OECD warns
The OECD has warned that countries need to come to an agreement over digital tax or risk damaging the global economy further.
U.S., UK and other countries warn tech firms that encryption creates 'severe risks' to public safety
Lawmakers from countries within the Five Eyes alliance have urged tech firms to develop backdoors that allows them to access encrypted messages.
Central banks are considering their own digital currencies – this is what they could look like
A group of central banks recommended that digital currencies compliment — but not replace — cash and other forms of legal tender.
Companies are offering benefits like virtual therapy and meditation apps as Covid-19 stress grows
Mental health services were already on the radar of human resources departments before 2020, but this year they've become essential.
Inside Lucid Motors' plan to take on Tesla
CNBC spoke to Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson, a former Tesla chief engineer, to learn about the company's plan to take on the electric-car pioneer.
Skype is still around — it's just been upstaged by Microsoft Teams
Skype is still around — it's just been upstaged.
How Big Tech became such a big target on Capitol Hill
It wasn't long ago that the tech titans of today were aggressive upstarts setting out to make our lives easier. What happened?
Amazon fined by OSHA for coronavirus safety violations at two California warehouses
Cal/OSHA said Amazon failed to provide adequate health and safety training at two warehouses.
The PC market is the hottest it's been in a decade, says Canalys
The pandemic continues to benefit device makers, with people leaning harder on PCs for both business and personal reasons.
Google's new streaming TV gadget is a great alternative to Roku or Amazon Fire TV
It's Google's first real rival to the Roku and Amazon Fire TV and comes with a remote and really good Google TV software.
Amazon's Prime Day will be very different this year, and sellers are bracing for chaos
This year's Prime Day will be unique, with Amazon set to navigate the back-to-back shopping rush of the major discount event followed by the holidays.
Why political campaigns are flooding Facebook with ad dollars
Ads from politicians and campaigns accounted for at least 3% of Facebook's estimated third-quarter revenue in the U.S., according to publicly available data.
Microsoft will let employees work from home half the time
Microsoft employees have the option to work remotely full time with manager approval.
Richard Branson, John Chambers bringing Hyperloop, and millions, into Appalachia's poverty-stricken region
Richard Branson is moving the Virgin Hyperloop testing site to West Virginia. John Chambers is investing $25 million in West Virginia University. Tech titans are helping transform the coal economy.
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