biotech Corporate Biotech Investors Double Down on Startup Funding in 2018 Corporate venture investors in the biotech sector participate in rounds valued at $8 billion in 2018, nearly doubling their 2017 totals. Corporate backers also sharply increase the funding amounts for rounds they directly lead.
elon musk Elon Musk Calls SEC Contempt Request a Radical Interpretation of Settlement Elon Musk fights back against SEC contempt charges by arguing the agency misinterprets his Twitter agreement. He claims his production volume tweet complies with Tesla's internal policies.
mailchimp Mailchimp and Shopify End Partnership Over Data and Privacy Disputes Mailchimp and Shopify officially end their integration after failing to agree on data-sharing terms. The breakup highlights growing tensions as Mailchimp expands into e-commerce territory.
facebook Facebook Exposes Hundreds of Millions of User Passwords in Plaintext Facebook admits to storing hundreds of millions of user passwords in readable plaintext since 2012. The company claims no internal abuse occurred, though thousands of employees had potential access to the unprotected data.
facebook Facebook Exposes Hundreds of Millions of User Passwords in Plaintext Facebook admits to storing hundreds of millions of user passwords in readable plaintext format since 2012. The company claims no internal abuse occurred, but the massive security lapse affects Facebook Lite, Facebook, and Instagram users.
walmart Walmart Reportedly Joins the Crowded Game Streaming Market Walmart is reportedly in talks with developers to build a cloud gaming service. However, the retail giant faces significant infrastructure hurdles before it can compete with established tech companies.
wikipedia Wikipedia Blackouts Protest Controversial EU Copyright Directive Four European language editions of Wikipedia go dark to protest Article 13 of the EU Copyright Directive ahead of a final parliament vote. Critics warn the law forces mass content scanning that threatens free speech and online expression.
oculus Oculus Unveils Rift S VR Headset With Higher Resolution for $399 Oculus introduces the Rift S, a PC-tethered VR headset featuring sharper LCD screens and inside-out tracking for $399. The device launches this spring with a redesigned fit created in partnership with Lenovo.
google EU Slaps Google With Record $1.7 Billion Fine Over Search Ad Monopoly The European Commission fines Google €1.49 billion for using restrictive AdSense contracts to block rivals and cement its dominance in the search ad brokering market between 2006 and 2016.
boeing FAA Reverses Stance, Joins Global Grounding of Boeing 737 MAX Following two fatal crashes that killed 346 people, aviation regulators worldwide ground the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 9 aircraft over serious safety concerns. The U.S. FAA initially defends the planes but ultimately joins the global ban after facing mounting pressure and new crash evidence.
google Google Unveils Stadia Game Streaming Service at GDC 2019 Google introduces Stadia, a new game-streaming platform that promises to let players run high-end games on any connected device instantly.
google Google Stadia Relies on Custom AMD GPU to Outpower Current Consoles Google reveals that its Stadia cloud gaming service uses a custom AMD graphics card that theoretically outperforms both the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X combined.
google Google Unveils Stadia Controller With Direct Wi-Fi Connection Google reveals its custom Stadia controller that connects directly to Wi-Fi to reduce input latency. The device also features dedicated buttons for Google Assistant and YouTube sharing.
google Google Stadia Puts Game Streamers First to Rival Twitch Google reveals Stadia, a cloud gaming platform built specifically with streamers in mind. The service integrates deeply with YouTube to offer easy broadcasting and unique viewer interaction features.
google Google Unveils Stadia Streaming Service to Eliminate Gaming Hardware Google introduces Stadia, a cloud gaming platform that allows users to play high-end games on any device with a Chrome browser. The service leverages custom AMD hardware and YouTube integration to remove the need for downloads or expensive consoles.