Microsoft wants to buy TikTok's US operations
Post haste
Microsoft wants to boy the short-video app TikTok, a potential blockbuster deal that could re-shape the social media industry and further inflame crumbling US-China relations.
Microsoft consigns Cortana to scrap yard
Standalone mobile apps shut down
Software King of the World Microsoft is planning to shut down its standalone Cortana mobile apps as it refocuses on business users.
Steve Jobs blocked Amazon Kindle purchases
Antitrust inquiry into Apple's antics
According to a collection of internal emails recently released by lawmakers, as part of the House Judiciary Committee's antirust probe into Apple, a series of Amazon advertisements prompted Steve Jobs and Phil Schiller to block in-app purchases of Kindle books on iOS.
Daft Musk schooled by Egyptians
Why Musk keeps tweeting stupid things is one of the world's mysteries
Tesla boss Elon Musk has attracted a lot of hate from Egyptian students after he published a bizarre tweet claiming that the Great Pyramid was 'obviously' built by aliens.
ARM China conflict escalates
Chinese government might need to become involved
ARM's conflict with its Chinese subsidiuary is getting out of hand, and might require intervention from the Chinese government.
YouTube declares war on Danish music
Threatens to go all Viking
YouTube is having a public spat with songwriters and music publishers in Denmark and is threatening to ban Danish music from the video site.
Health crisis causes boom for technology companies
Top 25 companies making a killing
The COVID-19 pandemic is providing new business opportunities for the tech sector, as evidenced by the performance of the world’s top 25 technology companies, according to a GlobalData report.
Nvidia launches new Rainbow Six bundle
For new RTX 20 series owners
Nvidia has updated its Frames Wins Games promotion, bundling Rainbow Six: Siege Gold Edition with select Geforce RTX series cards.
Apple makes more cash than expected
Confirms more product delays
While the fruity cargo cult Apple had supply problems due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its bottom line was boosted by people suddenly needing gear to work from home.
Huawei shipped more smartphones than anyone else
Despite American bans
For the first time, Huawei has shipped more smartphones worldwide over a quarter than any other company, according to a report from analyst firm Canalys.