Scrutiny of tech giants not before time
For many years, America's big tech companies have been seen as much more than just a generator of enormous profits. They have promoted themselves as playing an essential part in … Read More
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Amazon is reportedly eyeing a $100 million investment in the Apollo Pharmacy chain, further expanding its healthcare plans
Amazon is looking to invest nearly $100 million in Apollo Pharmacy, the Indian pharmacy chain, two people familiar with the plans told the Economic Times Wednesday. Amazon's plans to expand … Read More
Ajit Pai is leaving the FCC in January, and digital rights groups are preparing to restart the fight for net neutrality
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai will step down on January 20, 2021. Pai was controversial for his role in repealing net neutrality rules. Online reactions showed that people expect a relitigation … Read More
Cybercriminals are increasingly trying to attack the ultra-rich at home — here's how concierge security firms are protecting them
Boutique concierge cybersecurity firms are now catering to the rich and famous, protecting their private lives — and fortunes — from hackers. "The home is the new battleground" in cybersecurity, … Read More
On Alibaba's Singles Day, Chinese shoppers are set to splurge on foreign brands as fewer travel overseas
Foreign imported products will be a big hit with Chinese consumers during the massive annual Singles Day shopping event, a senior Alibaba executive told CNBC. Chinese shoppers who would have … Read More
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz once reportedly advised Adam Neumann to stop growing WeWork so quickly and fix its problems. Neumann responded 'F— that.'
Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann met with former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz in 2018, according to the new book "Billion Dollar Loser" by Reeves Wiedeman. At the time, Neumann was … Read More
A US trading firm reportedly owns 15% of TikTok-owner ByteDance, a stake potentially worth more than $15 billion
US trading firm Susquehanna reportedly owns 15% of TikTok-owner ByteDance, a stake which is potentially worth more than $15 billion. Located just outside of Philadelphia, Susquehanna joined a $5 million … Read More
Trump's State Department won't share plans with other agencies for a $20 million project to cooperate on cybersecurity because other agencies haven't shared with it
The State Department is not sharing its plans for a new $20 million cybersecurity bureau intended to coordinate between different agencies, federal auditors told Congress in a new report. The … Read More
The best smart home devices for those on a budget
Smart home devices are becoming increasingly common, but the most popular devices can still be a little pricey. Thankfully, there are some awesome budget smart home devices out there. For … Read More
Big Tech leads stocks higher as Fed Chairman Powell testifies on coronavirus recovery
Should you buy stocks during current market dips? Fairlead Strategies founder and managing partner Katie Stockton provides insight into today’s markets. U.S. equity markets rallied Tuesday morning as traders awaited … Read More