DeepMind would have 'probably failed' without Google, says early investor
Founding DeepMind investor Humayun Sheikh told CNBC that the London AI lab would have "probably failed" if Google hadn't bought it.
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Alibaba's $56 billion Singles Day record overshadowed by 10% stock plunge as China proposes new regulation
Alibaba's gross merchandise value surpassed 372.3 billion yuan ($56.42 billion), but its stock plunged due to China's draft antitrust rules published Tuesday.
Airbnb under scrutiny in Europe ahead of ground-breaking regulation
Airbnb could be among the targeted platforms when the European Union presents its digital services act.
Remote work is 'here to stay' — even with a vaccine, says former IBM CEO
Investors wonder whether tech-driven trends such as working from home will continue after a vaccine arrives. Ginni Rometty has an answer.
Apple is breaking a 15-year partnership with Intel on its Macs — here's why
Tuesday's announcement marks the end of a 15-year run where Intel processors powered Apple's personal computers, a big shift for the semiconductor industry.
Lyft shares rally as company predicts EBITDA profit by end of 2021
Lyft's revenue and ridership increased significantly from last quarter.
Biden's plan to fight online harassment could set up new confrontation with tech companies, experts say
The Biden administration plans to take a serious look at online harassment, leading to potential conflict with companies like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
Spotify to buy podcast ad company Megaphone for $235 million
Spotify said it has agreed to acquire Megaphone, which offers technology for podcast publishers and advertisers seeking targeted slots on podcasts.
Biden campaign staffer slams Facebook, claiming it's 'shredding the fabric of our democracy'
The criticism could be an early indication of President-elect Joe Biden's approach to the social media platform and even the tech industry at large.
EU says Amazon breached antitrust rules, opens second investigation into its e-commerce business
The European Commission has concluded that Amazon breached European antitrust rules by using independent sellers' data for its own benefit.
Here's the internal memo sent to employees as AT&T's WarnerMedia begins layoffs
WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar sent an internal memo Tuesday announcing companywide layoffs as AT&T's media division restructures around HBO Max.
Tesla expands warranty to cover defective main computers in some Model S and X vehicles
Tesla makes warranty changes to cover main computer flaw causing touchscreen blackouts
Stocks fall as tech shares drop amid big market rotation
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose on Tuesday, building on its sharp gains from the previous session.
This start-up gave big events a virtual home in the pandemic — it's now worth $2 billion
Britain's Hopin announced Tuesday that it's raised $125 million in a round of funding that values the firm at more than $2 billion.
SoftBank is reportedly considering moving its Vision Fund from London to Abu Dhabi
SoftBank is considering moving its Vision Fund from London to Abu Dhabi, according to a report from The Financial Times.
SoftBank makes its first e-scooter bet, leading a $250 million investment in Germany's Tier
SoftBank invested in Tier through Vision Fund 2, the $108 billion successor to the Japanese company's first technology fund.
Ant Group's valuation could be slashed by over $150 billion after suspended IPO, experts say
China has proposed new regulation on micro-lending which could lead Ant Group to require hold more capital and alter its business model, hurting its valuation.
Southeast Asia's digital services surge as coronavirus pandemic kept people at home
That pushed the total number of internet users in Southeast Asia to 400 million, according to a report from Google, Temasek and Bain.
Facebook removes network of pages tied to former Trump advisor Steve Bannon
Facebook routinely removes networks of pages set up to mislead users with disinformation.
What a Biden White House could mean for Tesla
Biden's stated goals for clean energy and manufacturing could mean new government incentives for electric vehicle makers.
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