google Google Restricts Political Ad Targeting Ahead of 2020 Election Season Google limits political ad targeting to basic demographics like age, gender, and postal code while pledging to remove demonstrably false claims.
paypal PayPal Buys Honey for $4 Billion to Expand Shopping Reach PayPal acquires deal-finding platform Honey for $4 billion to move earlier into the customer shopping journey. The deal allows PayPal to integrate price tracking and rewards directly into its existing services.
sonos Sonos Buys Snips for $37M to Build Private, Local Voice Controls Sonos acquires privacy-focused voice startup Snips to develop on-device music controls that avoid cloud data processing. The move offers an alternative to Amazon and Google assistants while maintaining existing partnerships.
sonos Sonos Acquires Snips to Boost On-Device Voice Control Sonos purchases AI startup Snips for $37.5 million to enhance voice commands for its speakers. The deal focuses on improving basic playback controls without replacing major voice assistants.
twitter Twitter Dismantles 6,000-Account Saudi Propaganda Network Twitter takes down nearly 6,000 accounts linked to a Saudi marketing firm that spreads state-backed messaging. The takedown reveals a growing trend of governments outsourcing social media influence campaigns to third-party contractors.
facebook Facebook's NPE Team Launches Free Meme Maker App Whale in Canada Facebook's experimental NPE Team releases Whale, a free meme creation app currently available exclusively in Canada. The app allows users to decorate photos with text, stickers, and effects to share with friends.
google Google Launches Stadia to Transform Cloud Gaming Without a Console Google officially launches Stadia, a cloud gaming service that allows players to stream high-end video games directly to their devices without needing a traditional console or expensive hardware.
volkswagen Volkswagen Unveils ID. Space Vizzion Electric Wagon for U.S. Market Volkswagen introduces the ID. Space Vizzion, an all-electric concept wagon built on its MEB platform that could reach U.S. showrooms by 2022. The vehicle offers up to 300 miles of range and highlights the automaker's push to sell 1 million electric vehicles annually by 2025.
wework New York Attorney General Probes WeWork Over Former CEO's Self-Dealing The New York State Attorney General investigates whether former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann engaged in self-dealing, adding to the company's ongoing legal troubles. WeWork confirms it is fully cooperating with the inquiry.
yahoo japan Yahoo Japan and Line Agree to Merge to Counter US and China Tech Giants Z Holdings and Line Corp. reach a basic merger agreement to create a massive Japanese internet conglomerate with over 100 million users. The combined entity aims to compete with dominant American and Chinese tech companies by focusing on AI-driven solutions.
digital health Tech Giants Battle for Control of Unlocked Digital Health Records New federal data-sharing rules unleash an unprecedented wave of healthcare data access, sparking a fierce competition between Apple and Google. Patient advocates worry that moving sensitive medical information into consumer tech apps strips away vital privacy protections.
valve Valve Officially Announces Flagship Half-Life VR Game Valve confirms the development of Half-Life: Alyx, a flagship virtual reality game set in the beloved franchise. The company promises to reveal more details about the highly anticipated project soon.
valve Valve Announces First Half-Life Game in 12 Years as VR Title Valve confirms it will reveal 'Half-Life: Alyx,' a flagship virtual reality game, ending a twelve-year drought for the beloved franchise. The announcement centers on resistance fighter Alyx Vance and aims to showcase the company's VR hardware capabilities.
google Google Stadia Reviews Praise Streaming Tech But Criticize Missing Features Early reviews of Google Stadia highlight impressive streaming performance but point out noticeable input lag and a lack of launch games. Critics suggest most consumers wait before adopting the new platform.
google Google Stadia Launches to Skepticism Over Weak Game Lineup Google releases its cloud-based Stadia gaming service to a skeptical market, facing criticism over a small launch library and unexpected hardware limitations. Experts doubt the platform poses a serious threat to traditional consoles right now.