What Google’s latest cookie announcement means for top ad-tech stocks, according to analysts
Analysts sounded off on Google's latest guidance on its promise to not use technologies that track people individually across the internet.
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Why Amazon joined the fight over NFL broadcasting rights
Amazon is nearing a deal to produce all Thursday night NFL games for its Prime Video service, which could boost its Prime subscription service and its ad unit.
Amazon wants to be the exclusive provider of all Thursday NFL games starting in 2023
If the NFL gives Amazon exclusive Thursday game rights, it would be the first time a streaming service owned an exclusive package of games.
Amazon accused of copying camera gear maker’s top-selling item
San Francisco-based Peak Design is calling out Amazon for copying its top-selling "Everyday Sling" bag.
Facebook trains A.I. to ‘see’ using 1 billion public Instagram photos
Facebook has built an AI program called "SEER" that can tell what it is looking at. It did this by feeding it over 1 billion public images from Instagram.
Dorsey's Square is acquiring a majority stake in Jay-Z's streaming music company Tidal
The deal is expected to be a mix of cash and stock of $297 million.
Rock band Kings of Leon will release new album as an NFT, making it a digital collector's item
The group announced they'll offer their latest album, "When You See Yourself," in the form of an NFT, making it among the first bands to do so.
Disney just showed what a post-pandemic economy will look like
Covid-19 created new consumer habits that will stick around after the pandemic.
The fastest-growing tech companies of 2020 look toward a post-Covid world
Seven tech companies valued at $5 billion or more increased revenue by at least 100% last year, though they all face big questions in 2021.
Hopin rides the pandemic-driven boom in online events to a $5.65 billion valuation
Hopin says it's raised $400 million at a $5.65 billion valuation, more than double what it was worth in a November investment round.
Okta says it's buying security rival Auth0 for $6.5 billion, sending stock plunging
Okta, whose software allows office workers to access their apps through a secure service, is buying one of its top competitors.
Amazon launches its first cashierless store in Britain
Amazon opened its first physical store outside the U.S. in London Thursday.
Amazon-backed food delivery firm Deliveroo picks London for its blockbuster debut
The food delivery start-up's IPO plans will allow founder and CEO Will Shu to maintain control of the firm.
Australian treasurer says talks with Facebook on new media law were ‘protracted and difficult’
Passage of the law made Australia the first country where a government-appointed arbitrator can decide on the price digital platforms have to pay publishers.
Taiwan chips will stay competitive despite rising challenge from China, Taiwan minister says
Taiwan will remain competitive in the semiconductor industry in the face of Chinese ambitions, Wang Mei-hua, the island's minister of economy told CNBC.
People are paying millions for clips that can be viewed for free. Welcome to the world of ‘NFTs’
A video clip created by digital artist Beeple was flipped for a record $6.6 million last week.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: Saying 'my team is great and everyone else sucks' is not leadership
Satya Nadella's Microsoft has been a kinder, gentler company than it was in the past, and that might have to do with the CEO's more accommodating approach.
SpaceX Starship prototype rocket explodes after successful landing in high-altitude flight test
SpaceX test flew Starship rocket SN10 on Wednesday, which landed successfully but then exploded a few minutes after.
Snowflake eliminates dual-class share structure, hits estimates on guidance
Snowflake's product revenue guidance for the full fiscal year came in right in line with analysts' estimates, and the company converted all shares to one vote.
Facebook will allow political ads again starting March 4
The company said in October it would be halting political advertising for an indefinite period after the election to prevent confusion or abuse.
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