In the early nineties, Microsoft used its monopoly power to kill small innovative tech companies. Microsoft is not alone. IBM and other Big Tech like Google and Facebook did the same. VisiCalc was the first electronic spreadsheet developed by a small […]
We wrote about ChargePoint back in September after the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network filed to go public at a $2.4 billion valuation. Today, ChargePoint announced it is partnering with Apple to integrate a wide range of EV charging information […]
PingCAP, a Beijing, China-based tech startup and the team behind TiDB, the open-source, cloud-native, distributed SQL database, announced today that it has closed $270 million in Series D funding. The funding was jointly led by GGV Capital, Access Technology Ventures, Anatole […]
We wrote about Airbnb back in May after the vacation rental marketplace cut 25% of its workforce in the latest round of coronavirus-related layoffs affecting the tech industry. “Today, I must confirm that we are reducing the size of the Airbnb […]
Back in February, we wrote about Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos after he launched Earth Fund, a $10 billion fund designed to invest in scientists, activists, and other organizations to combat the effects of climate change and help preserve and protect […]
Last week, we wrote about SoftBank after the Japanese giant led a $250 million investment in Germany’s e-scooter rental startup Tier Mobility. That was its first foray into the $18.6 billion electric scooter market. Now, SoftBank is back at investing […]
In a win for ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, the Commerce Department announced yesterday that TikTok can continue to operate in the U.S. The decision concludes a 2 month-long ban on the company. Earlier this week, ByteDance filed a petition in […]
We now live in a contactless world, thanks in part to coronavirus. Social distancing has become part of our daily lives. Gone are the days of sitting down in a restaurant and ordering meals. We now live in an era […]
Last month, we wrote about PayPal after the payment giant joined the cryptocurrency market, allowing customers to buy, sell, shop, and hold bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on its network. Now, PayPal is opening up its cryptocurrency services to all eligible U.S. users. […]
We covered Bolt back in March after the European Uber rival raised $109.86 million (€100 million) in new funding to scale its product segments from ride-hailing to micro-mobility and food delivery in Europe and Africa. Its last investment valued the […]
Watch out Tesla, you have a new competitor. Say hello to Luca, a fully functioning electric car made entirely out of waste made by students of Eindhoven University. Every year, Europe produces about 58 million tons of plastic every year. In addition, Europe […]
With the ongoing news about big tech censorship, Twitter is trying to change its image by shifting its attention to addressing wealth inequalities and the lending gap between racial groups in America. Today, Twitter announced the launch of the Finance Justice Fund, […]
Climate change and eating lifestyles have led many consumers to switch to plant-based meat alternatives. In addition, the success of plant-based milk, which now makes up 14 percent of the U.S. milk category and has more than 40 percent household penetration, […]
SoftBank is back with its spending spree after it made its foray into real estate with a $200 million investment in Clutter at a $600 million valuation in February 2019. Now, SoftBank is making another big bet, this time the tech giant […]
With billions of dollars in war chest, Spotify announced Tuesday that it is buying Washington D.C.-based Megaphone for $235 million. Megaphone offers the technology for podcast publishers and advertisers seeking targeted slots on podcasts. It offers podcast hosting, distribution, and ad-insertion tools […]
One of the many challenges facing mall businesses today is keeping up with payroll laws and regulations across many states. The challenge is even greater for businesses with an international presence. Payroll laws vary around the globe and it’s virtually impossible […]
Last month, we wrote about Xbox Series X, and Series S, a new set of home video game consoles developed by Microsoft. The two consoles were released on November 10, 2020, as the fourth generation of the Xbox console family, succeeding Xbox […]
A former Microsoft engineer was sentenced to nine years in prison for 18 federal felonies after he stole more than $10 million worth of digital currency from his ex-employer and used the money to finance purchases including a $1.6 million […]
Back in May, we recommended Parler as the best alternative to Twitter for those who want to fight big tech censorship and social media freedom. Parler (from the French word for “to speak”) was founded by CEO John Matze in 2018. […]
Kochava, a Sandpoint Idaho-based mobile attribution tech startup announced today that it has acquired database maker Thalamus to connect ad buyers and vendors as the ad industry adjusts to the ever-changing landscape. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. With this acquisition, […]
