BlackBerry M&A head Mackey says left company in February BlackBerry M&A head Mackey says left company in February:- Jim Mackey, BlackBerry Ltd's head of corporate development and strategy, left the technology company in mid-February, he said on Thursday, leaving a leadership gap as it transitions to software from smartphone hardware. "It is […]
Amazon deepens university ties in artificial intelligence race Amazon deepens university ties in artificial intelligence race:- Amazon.com Inc has launched a new program to help students build capabilities into its voice-controlled assistant Alexa, the company told Reuters, the latest move by a technology firm to nurture ideas and talent in […]
Snap HQ spoils community, Venice Beach protesters say Snap HQ spoils community, Venice Beach protesters say:- As shares of California-based Snap Inc (SNAP.N) began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, two dozen residents of the company's adopted home of Venice Beach protested outside its offices, accusing the […]
Spotify says it reaches 50 million paid subscribers Spotify says it reaches 50 million paid subscribers:- Spotify said on Thursday it has reached 50 million paid subscribers, growing 25 percent in less than six months and extending the Swedish music streaming service's lead over its closest rival, Apple Music. Spotify, […]
Companies back transgender rights in Supreme Court fight Companies back transgender rights in Supreme Court fight:- A coalition of 53 companies on Thursday backed transgender rights at the U.S. Supreme Court, signing on to a brief supporting a Virginia student who is fighting to use the school bathroom that corresponds […]
Mexico economy minister to meet with Ford, GM in Detroit Mexico economy minister to meet with Ford, GM in Detroit:- Mexico's economy minister will travel to Detroit on Friday to meet with executives from automakers Ford Motor Co (F.N) and General Motors Co (GM.N), keeping a frenetic pace of meetings […]
Uber says to seek permit to restart self-driving pilot in California Uber says to seek permit to restart self-driving pilot in California:- Uber Technologies Inc said on Thursday it plans to comply with California regulations and seek permits to put its self-driving cars back on the state's roads, an about-face […]
Snap's shares pop after year's biggest IPO Snap's shares pop after year's biggest IPO:- Snap Inc's (SNAP.N) shares ended up 44 percent on their first day of trading as investors flocked to buy into the hottest technology stock offering in three years, overcoming doubts about the loss-making messaging app company's […]
Investors see Snap's IPO as too big to fail Investors see Snap's IPO as too big to fail:- Institutional investors anxious not to be left out of this year's marquee initial public offering helped Snap Inc (SNAP.N) pull off the biggest U.S.-listed technology share sale this week since Chinese e-commerce […]
Dollar firm, shares slip in Asia as Fed rate hike looms Dollar firm, shares slip in Asia as Fed rate hike looms:- The dollar held broad gains on Friday as the risk of an imminent U.S. interest rate hike slugged sovereign bonds and commodities, even managing to sour Wall Street's […]
