SoftBank removes board members including Rajeev Misra and Marcelo Claure to improve perception of independence
SoftBank CEO and founder Masayoshi Son said the moves were made to ensure more external board directors have a say in the company.
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Apple suspends iPhone assembler Pegatron over labor violations in China
This isn't the first time Apple has come under fire for the labor conditions in the factories that make up its supply chain in China.
People are complaining the Amazon Echo keeps asking them if they want to buy stuff — here's how to turn that off
Sometimes if you ask Alexa a question, like the time, it'll follow up with asking if you want recommendations for things to buy.
World wide web inventor launches privacy platform for enterprises; NHS and BBC sign up
Tim Berners-Lee, known as the inventor of the world wide web, has revealed that his start-up Inrupt has launched a privacy platform for enterprises.
Virgin Hyperloop tests first passenger journey in Nevada
Virgin Hyperloop has transported two staff members in a hyperloop pod along a 500 meter test track just outside Las Vegas.
Britain's fintech industry braces for a no-deal Brexit as transition deadline looms
The issue is creating a great deal of "stress" and "nervousness" in the fintech sector, according to industry sources.
Netflix bets big on Asia as it sees 'significant potential' in these markets
When reporting third-quarter earnings last month, Netflix said nearly half of its paid membership growth came from APAC — the greatest share of any region.
Joe Biden is projected to defeat incumbent Donald Trump in the presidential election
Biden and Trump battled in an election defined by the coronavirus and a focus on swing states such as Pennsylvania.
Here’s what Facebook will show when there's a projected winner in the presidential race
As states wrap up vote counting, Facebook is preparing to notify users of its apps as soon as a winner is projected.
The race between Detroit automakers and a slew of startups to dominate the electric pickup truck market
There are a slew of EV pickup trucks hitting the market next year. Tesla's Cybertruck, GM's Hummer EV and Rivian's R1T to name a few. But will anyone buy them?
With Ant's IPO on hold, China calls for fintech regulation
Just days after the abrupt suspension of Ant Group's IPO, China's financial authorities emphasized the need to have regulations in place.
Toyota president: Tesla has 'not created a real business in the real world yet'
Toyota President Akio Toyoda compared Tesla's business to a restaurant still promoting its recipes.
Amazon rolls out rewards program that makes it easier for drivers to get work
The company is in the early stages of launching a rewards program for its legions of contracted Flex delivery drivers.
Peter Thiel's Palantir is skyrocketing as Trump's prospects grow dim
Palantir shares surged 29% over the past two trading days, lifting the value of Peter Thiel's stake by over $700 million.
Square stock soars after earnings 'beat by a mile,' analysts applaud growth in Cash App
Square blew past analysts expectations for third-quarter earnings, sending the stock up double digits on Friday.
IAC considers Vimeo spinoff after achieving $2.75 billion valuation
IAC also reported its third quarter results after the bell Thursday, telling investors that Vimeo grew overall revenue 44% year over year.
The Trade Desk soars more than 27% as streaming TV ads rebound
The Trade Desk stock hit a new 52-week high Friday after reporting third quarter earnings.
Roku stock rises more than 12% after earnings beat and analysts raise price targets
The company continued to benefit from cord-cutting trends and stay-at-home orders.
Why Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale is leaving Silicon Valley
Joe Lonsdale is moving his venture firm's headquarters from San Francisco to Austin, Texas, just months after Palantir left Silicon Valley for Denver.
Fortnite is reportedly coming back to iPhones as part of Nvidia's cloud gaming service
Nvidia is looking to bring its GeForce Now cloud gaming service to Apple's Safari mobile web browser, according to the BBC.
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