Apple's HomePod Mini is good if you have an iPhone but the $99 Amazon Echo sounds better
The HomePod Mini is good, but you'll get the most out of it in households that are invested in Apple's ecosystem of software and hardware.
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DoorDash releases filing to go public, reports $149 million in losses on revenue of $1.9 billion through September
DoorDash has the lead in U.S. market share for food delivery, with 49% of meal delivery sales in September, according to a study.
Google critics pile pressure on EU's top antitrust official to get tougher on the tech giant
A group of 135 tech companies wrote to EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager claiming Google favors its own services in web searches.
Bitcoin breaks above $16,000 for the first time since January 2018
The reason for the move wasn't immediately clear, but it comes as a number of companies appear to be warming to crypto.
China faces the challenge of keeping its Big Tech in check — just like the U.S. does
China's State Administration for Market Regulation released draft rules that, for the first time, defines what constitutes anti-competitive behavior.
Fauci says U.S. has 'independent spirit,' but now is the time to ‘do what you’re told’
Fauci is hoping that Americans will follow guidelines and stresses that simple public health measures can work.
TikTok can continue to operate in the U.S., Commerce Department says
The Commerce Department will not challenge a preliminary injunction allowing TikTok to control operating in the U.S.
Zuckerberg tells Facebook employees Biden will be next president, and it's important that people know election was fair
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday acknowledged to employees that Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States.
Snap stock climbs on optimism about augmented reality e-commerce, ad growth in 2021
Snap's stock was up as much as 7% on Thursday following a report highlighting the company's augmented reality and e-commerce strategy.
Palantir reports 52% sales growth in first earnings statement since public market debut
Palantir held its highly-anticipated direct listing in September and is now trying to show investors it can expand its customer base.
Cisco stock jumps on earnings beat and strong forecast
Cisco's forecast suggests that it could end the four-quarter streak of revenue declines.
The mood inside Facebook is mostly relieved after the election passes without major mishap
Facebook employees are relieved as the 2020 U.S. election passes without any claims of foreign interference or rampant misinformation, an employee told CNBC.
Disney shares rise after reporting 73 million paid Disney+ subscribers, losses not as drastic as expected
The company exceeded expectations on revenue and showed less drastic losses than anticipated.
Disney Plus blows past expectations for its first year with 73.7 million subscribers
It's been exactly a year since Disney+ launched, and the streaming service has far outperformed expectations.
Unity stock falls in first earnings since IPO after it reports loss
Unity Software's stock fell more than 6% in after-hours trading on Thursday as the company posted widening net losses in its third-quarter earnings.
Google breakup should 'be on the table' says Sen. Klobuchar, who is a possible Biden pick for attorney general
Klobuchar praised the Justice Department for leaving open the option of so-called structural remedies in its recent antitrust lawsuit against Google.
Apple's big Mac update is out now with a total redesign. Here's what's new
MacOS Big Sur brings a lot of new features to MacBooks and Macs, including a totally redesigned user interface.
Biden campaign officials criticize how Facebook handled the election and its aftermath
Biden campaign officials have been mounting their criticisms of Facebook's handling of the 2020 election, misinformation and its general impact on democracy.
Instagram's Adam Mosseri confirms ads are coming to Reels and defends Facebook's 2020 election response
As Instagram redesigns the app to highlight Reels — its TikTok competitor — and e-commerce, Adam Mosseri explains the company's plans and goals.
DoorDash, Roblox, Wish and Airbnb all expected to go public before year's end, sources say
As 2020 comes to a close, tech investors will likely get a chance to invest in IPOs from Airbnb, DoorDash, Roblox and Wish.
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