france France Proposes 3% Digital Revenue Tax Targeting Tech Giants France introduces a 3% tax on the revenues of large digital companies to address tax loopholes. The measure targets roughly 30 global tech firms that earn significant income in the country.
cobots Collaborative Robots Spark a Robotics-as-a-Service Revolution As e-commerce demand outpaces warehouse labor supply, affordable collaborative robots are emerging to augment human workers. This shift mirrors the transition from legacy software to SaaS, paving the way for Robotics-as-a-Service business models.
amazon Amazon Abandons New York HQ2 Plans Amid Intense Local Pushback Amazon officially cancels its plans to build a second headquarters in Long Island City, Queens, after facing fierce opposition from local politicians and activists. The tech giant will instead move forward with its expansion projects in Virginia and Tennessee.
amazon Amazon HQ2 Fallout, Spotify Buys Podcast Firms, Samsung Unveils New Wearables TechCrunch's Daily Crunch covers Amazon canceling its New York HQ2 plans, Spotify confirming a $340 million podcast acquisition, and Samsung preparing to launch new sports wearables alongside the Galaxy S10.
amazon Amazon Leads $700 Million Investment in Electric Truck Maker Rivian Amazon leads a massive $700 million funding round for Rivian, the startup behind an all-electric pickup truck and SUV. The company plans to remain independent as it prepares for customer deliveries in late 2020.
amazon Amazon Abandons Queens Headquarters Over Local Political Opposition Amazon officially cancels its plans to build a massive headquarters in Long Island City after facing fierce pushback from local politicians and community groups.
amazon Amazon Abandons Planned New York City Headquarters After Local Opposition Amazon officially cancels its plans to build a second headquarters in Long Island City, Queens, citing pushback from local politicians and community activists. The company decides to proceed only with its Northern Virginia location.
amazon Amazon Abandons New York City Headquarters Plan Due to Local Opposition Amazon cancels its planned HQ2 location in Long Island City following intense backlash from local politicians over tax incentives and labor practices. The company proceeds with its Northern Virginia and Nashville locations instead.
aurora Aurora Secures $530M as Amazon Joins Autonomous Driving Push Self-driving startup Aurora raises a massive $530 million Series B round led by Sequoia Capital, with notable strategic investments from T. Rowe Price and Amazon.
jeff bezos Jeff Bezos Accuses National Enquirer of Extortion Over Intimate Photos Amazon founder Jeff Bezos publicly accuses the National Enquirer of blackmail, claiming the tabloid threatens to publish explicit personal photos unless he halts his investigation into their reporting practices.
jeff bezos Amazon's Bezos Faces Extortion Claims as Tabloid Owner Launches Probe American Media Inc. vows to investigate Jeff Bezos's blackmail accusations while continuing to defend its publication of his private text messages.
jeff bezos Amazon CEO Bezos Accuses National Enquirer Parent of Extortion Jeff Bezos publicly accuses American Media Inc. of blackmail for threatening to release intimate photos unless he drops an investigation into the tabloid. AMI firmly denies the extortion allegations and announces an internal board investigation.
jeff bezos Jeff Bezos Accuses National Enquirer Parent Company of Extortion Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos publicly accuses American Media Inc. of blackmail after the National Enquirer threatens to release intimate personal photos. AMI firmly denies the extortion allegations while its board launches an internal investigation into the matter.
jeff bezos Jeff Bezos Accuses National Enquirer Publisher of Blackmail and Extortion Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos publicly accuses American Media Inc. of extortion, claiming the National Enquirer threatens to release intimate photos unless he denies political motives behind their coverage.
super bowl Tech Giants Spend Big on Star-Studded Super Bowl Commercials Major technology companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are unveiling high-profile advertisements during the Super Bowl to showcase new products and improve public perception.