Peter Thiel-backed psychedelic start-up's shares pop in Wall Street debut
The German biotech's initial public offering was priced Thursday night at $15 per share, the high end of the expected range.
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Inside the elite UK tech event attended by the rich and famous
Hundreds of the biggest names in European tech rubbed shoulders with politicians and wealthy investors on the lawns of the Soho Farmhouse private members club.
Morgan Stanley says Facebook is a top stock pick
The firm sees Facebook driving ad growth, helping the social media giant navigate through near-term engagement headwinds.
How Roku used the Netflix playbook to beat bigger players and rule streaming video
Roku's rise in the streaming video world has mirrored Netflix -- and its strategy, focus and culture resemble Reed Hastings' company, too.
Here’s how big tech companies are celebrating Juneteenth, the new national holiday
Tech companies say they've planned observance programs amid the newly official federal holiday Juneteenth.
Roku's unique culture is being tested by a surge of new employees
Roku's culture is not for everyone, and the company's growth surge may be causing confusion, according to ex-employees interviewed by CNBC.
Computer scientists are questioning whether Alphabet’s DeepMind will ever make A.I. more human-like
Computer scientists are questioning whether DeepMind will ever be able to make machines with the kind of "general" intelligence seen in humans and animals.
TikTok owner ByteDance's revenue surged 111% in 2020, records 1.9 billion users
ByteDance's revenue for 2020 totaled $34.3 billion, up 111% year-on-year, but its operating loss was $2.1 billion.
Travel app offers skittish vacationers 60-day freeze on hotel rates
Hopper rolled out its "Price Freeze for Hotels" feature. The app now lets users lock in the best rate at a specific hotel for up to 60 days.
Miami's mayor looks to woo Chinese bitcoin miners with low energy prices and clean nuclear power
Mayor Francis Suarez says Miami’s doors are open to bitcoin miners in China who are currently scrambling to find a new home.
About one-quarter of U.S. TV time is spent watching streaming services, says Nielsen
Network and cable TV still hold strong, accounting for 64% of time spent on televisions, according to data from Nielsen.
Genetic testing company 23andMe rises in first trade after Richard Branson SPAC merger
23andMe, a genetic testing start-up that pioneered personalized medicine as a consumer business, trades under ticker "ME" in a deal with Richard Branson's SPAC.
Waymo driver hit a scooter in San Francisco, no injuries reported
Waymo has been one of Alphabet's ambitious long-term "Other Bets." In general, driverless vehicles and robotaxi services have been slow to manifest in the U.S.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg envisions Peloton-like fitness subscriptions for VR
Zuckerberg spoke at French tech conference VivaTech on Thursday with Publicis Groupe Chairman Maurice Levy.
Microsoft updates Office apps for a world in which more people work from home
Microsoft on Thursday announced enhancements to its Whiteboard app that will make it easier for multiple people to doodle, leave sticky notes and more.
Take a look inside Google's first retail store ahead of its opening
The store is Google's first permanent retail location and shows that it aspires to create a place where consumers can come and buy its gadgets.
Intel CEO sees '10 good years' of chip industry growth
"I predict there's 10 good years in front of us, because the world is becoming more digital, and everything digital needs semiconductors."
Instagram officially brings ads to its TikTok competitor Reels
The ads will be full screen and appear on loops of up to 30 seconds.
British fintech firm Wise plans to go public in London via rare direct listing
Wise, formerly known as TransferWise, said its stock market debut will be the first direct listing of a tech company in London.
Baidu pushes to put driverless taxis on China's roads, pledging to build 1,000 in 3 years
Baidu has been testing driverless taxis but has now partnered with state-owned automaker BAIC Group to try and commercialize a robotaxi service in China.
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