X CEO Linda Yaccarino explains reason for getting rid of Twitter name
X CEO Linda Yaccarino explained to CNBC on Thursday why the company decided to get rid of its Twitter branding.
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Amazon axes some private label brands as part of wider cost cuts
Amazon sells goods from its own brands, in addition to those from third-party sellers and other retailers, on its sprawling e-commerce website.
Disney to raise price on ad-free Disney+ to $13.99 per month starting October 12
Disney is raising prices on almost all of its streaming offerings as it looks to accelerate its profitability timeline.
Roblox shares drop 21% after company misses estimates on top and bottom line
Roblox reported its second-quarter results Wednesday.
How to see if your Uber drivers hated you or loved you
Your Uber app can show you how your Uber score breaks down, including how many one-star reviews drivers have given you.
Hackers to compete for nearly $20 million in prizes by using A.I. for cybersecurity, Biden administration announces
The AI Cyber Challenge will offer nearly $20 million in prizes and includes collaboration from leading AI companies Anthropic, Google, Microsoft and OpenAI.
Semiconductor makers wait for checks one year after Biden signs CHIPS Act
Companies like Integra, Intel and SkyWater all say the funds are critical to expanding or constructing manufacturing facilities in the U.S.
Sony raises forecast on PlayStation gaming growth but profit drops 31% in first quarter
Sony on Wednesday reported a 31% fall in profit in the June quarter — but raised full-year sales forecasts on the back of strength in its PlayStation business.
Amazon Prime Air loses two key operations leaders, as drone delivery struggles continue
Amazon's drone delivery service has struggled to expand beyond tests in two small U.S. markets and has recently been hit with executive departures.
Amazon to offer reproductive care through partnership with Maven Clinic
Amazon will now offer fertility and family planning services across 50 countries through a partnership with Maven Clinic.
Penn Entertainment sells Barstool Sports back to founder Dave Portnoy
The outspoken founder of Barstool Sports is once again the owner of his media brand, after buying it back from Penn Entertainment.
Inside Aurora’s autonomous trucking operation in Texas
While other autonomous startups such as Starsky Robotics and TuSimple have folded or scaled back efforts in the U.S., Aurora is delivering loads in Texas.
ESPN launches sportsbook in partnership with Penn Entertainment
Penn Entertainment and Disney's ESPN are partnering to launch a sportsbook, which will be branded ESPN Bet.
PayPal is trying to drag its 435 million users into the $120 billion stablecoin market — here's why
The company is entering an extremely crowded market already dominated by stablecoins like tether and USDC. Crypto chief Jose Fernandez da Ponte explains why.
From $40 billion to 'going concern' — WeWork warns of possible bankruptcy
With losses mounting and cash dwindling, WeWork said in a filing that there's doubt about its potential as a "going concern."
Apple is planning to move the button to hang up a call in new iPhone software
Apple's iOS 17 will include one of the biggest revamps to the iPhone's phone app in years.
Elon Musk's X aims to win back advertisers with new brand safety technology deal
X said Tuesday that it signed an exclusive partnership with the ad-tech firm Integral Ad Science for brand safety technology.
Bitcoin rises from a two-week trading lull as Moody’s downgrade hits U.S. banking sector
Bitcoin rose in opposition with the market after the crypto failed to move more than 1% in either direction for 14 straight days.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried still faces campaign finance charges, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors said Tuesday that they are still planning to charge FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried with campaign finance violations.
Amazon is running a second Prime Day sale in October
The Prime Day sequel comes as retailers are bracing for a downbeat holiday spending season this year.
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