SpaceX is looking to raise about $250 million, valuing Elon Musk's space company at $36 billion
SpaceX is seeking about a quarter billion dollars in new funds, people familiar told CNBC, raising the valuation of Elon Musk's company.
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Why McDonald's is putting out a beef-scented candle
McDonald's introduced a menu of new Quarter Pounder-themed swag earlier this week, including a locket full of burger photos and a pack of candles with scents including "100% Fresh Beef," "Onion" and "Pickles."
White House plans 5G summit with global tech leaders as battle with Huawei continues
The Trump administration is planning a 5G summit with global tech leaders in April at the White House, officials said.
Facebook is considering making it clearer that pro-Bloomberg posts come from paid staffers
Mike Bloomberg's campaign said it was paying staffers to post on social media on its behalf.
Facebook's Libra Association adds Shopify as a member after a slew of defections
The cryptocurrency project launched by Facebook still faces regulatory hurdles.
Huawei says US push to create a 5G rival 'would be a challenge'
There are rising calls from U.S. politicians to find alternatives to Chinese firm Huawei.
Tesla gets green light from German court to chop down trees for its new Gigafactory
Tesla wants to clear a plot of forest land to make way for its new Gigafactory based near Berlin.
Ping An says the coronavirus will impact China's economy but has also been 'helpful' for its business
Ping An Insurance's Jessica Tan tells CNBC how the company's technology expertise has given it an edge amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
NFL's proposal for players includes 17-game season, pay increases, limited THC testing
NFL owners approved a new collective bargaining agreement proposal with increases to pay and limited THC testing, according to terms released on the league's website.
Sprint and T-Mobile agree to give Deutsche Telekom higher stake in combined company
Common shareholders won't see a change in the exchange ratio.
Dropbox shares jump on earnings beat
Dropbox surpassed estimates for earnings, revenue and paid users in the fourth quarter. Dropbox stock jumped as much as 16% in after-hours trading.
Tesla surges in Consumer Reports auto rankings due to Model 3
Noticeably better quality in the new Model 3 cars helped Tesla show the biggest improvement among automakers in Consumer Reports' latest brand rankings.
Facebook, Sony pull out of Game Developers Conference due to coronavirus concerns
Facebook and Sony on Thursday announced they will pull out of next month's Game Developers Conference in San Francisco due to ongoing concerns with the coronavirus outbreak.
Goldman Sachs decided to pass on E-Trade before Morgan Stanley snatched it up, sources say
Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman said he has been interested in E-Trade for 20 years, but Goldman decided against pursuing a deal for the brokerage.
Cyberattack on NRC Health sparks privacy concerns about private patient records stored by US hospitals
NRC Health confirmed in a statement to CNBC that it shut down its "entire environment," including client-facing reporting portals, to contain a cyberattack that raised concerns about private patient records.
Bloomberg tech company hires top ad executive as campaign continues its digital onslaught
Hawkfish, the digital firm working for Mike Bloomberg's presidential campaign, has hired ad executive Tim Castree, as the billionaire's organization continues to churn out content.
ViacomCBS shares plunge 15% after earnings as CEO Bob Bakish attempts to convince skeptical investors of new streaming plans
ViacomCBS shares dropped 15% after the company announced fourth-quarter earnings and a new streaming service that will compete with Disney+ and NBCUniversal's Peacock while also continuing to license content to third parties.
Twitter is testing new ways to fight misinformation — including a community-based points system
Twitter is experimenting with adding brightly colored labels directly beneath lies and misinformation posted by politicians and public figures, according to a leaked demo of new features sent to NBC News.
The new Google Maps for iPhone and Android is great — here's how to use what's new
Google Maps began rolling out a big new update for iPhone and Android earlier this month, and it's finally arriving on phones. Here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of it.
US agency responsible for Trump's secure communication suffered data breach
An agency letter said that it had no evidence any personal data possibly taken was misused but that it was required to notify individuals who may have had data taken.
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