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Salesforce CEO: I’d leave Georgia over gay rights
Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff and a Georgia lawmaker publicly clashed after Benioff threatened to divest from the state.
Troubled start-up Zenefits lets 250 employees go
Zenefits said today that it has laid off 250 employees, mostly in its sales recruiting organization. Re/code reports.
Morgan Stanley slashes valuation of ‘India’s Amazon’
Some investors in India’s booming e-commerce industry are starting to curb their enthusiasm as valuations reach lofty levels.
The challenges of using blockchain technology
Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize finances but companies will have to overcome several challenges.
‘Amazon of the Middle East’ raises $275M
Souq.com, dubbed the “Amazon of the Middle East”, has raised $275 million in one of the biggest funding rounds for a company in the region.
Apple vs FBI—Buffett says ‘privacy has its limits’
National security matters should supersede privacy, Warren Buffett tells CNBC.
Could the next PlayStation be a glove and a visor?
Sony has been awarded a patent for a glove which can interact with games in VR and outlined plans for a cloud-based gaming system.
Amazon’s bringing fresh groceries to UK
Amazon has struck a deal with Morrisons to distribute the UK supermarket’s fresh and frozen products to the e-commerce giant’s Prime customers.
Apple’s Cook second most favorable tech CEO: Poll
Apple CEO Tim Cook holds the second-highest approval rating of tech CEOs in a poll of registered voters released Friday.
Apple iPhone case risks FBI abuses: Rep Himes
An order to make Apple unlock an iPhone opens potential abuses of power by the FBI, one congressman said.
‘China’s Google’ Baidu reports 33% jump in revenue
Baidu reported a 33 percent increase in quarterly revenue as more advertising money flowed into its core search engine business.
Facebook slams staff for defacing ‘Black Lives Matter’
Facebook has rebuked its staff for crossing out “Black Lives Matter” slogans.
Ex-CIA officer/GOP Rep: Why I support Apple
The FBI has not shown there is enough evidence to justify forcing Apple to unlock the iPhone, Rep. Will Hurd says.
19 hottest bits of tech you’ll see this year
This year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) proved no disappointment with the likes of Samsung to Xiaomi making a splash.
HP earnings fall on ‘tough’ PC and printer markets
HP earnings met analysts’ expectations, but revenues in its key segments fell more than Wall Street had anticipated.
Apple may be working on iPhone even it can’t hack
Apple has already begun developing new measures that would make it impossible for the government to break into a locked iPhone.
This is the biggest worry for Apple, Samsung
A clutch of Chinese companies are challenging Samsung and Apple in the smartphone market as demand remains firm in both mature and emerging markets.
Third of global firms now hit by cybercrime
Economic crime is rising, with cybercrime affecting almost a third of global businesses, according to the latest survey by PwC.
Left or Right-Swipe? Most attractive jobs on Tinder
CEO email scam costs companies $2 billion
Criminals pretending to be CEOs are directing employees to wire money to overseas accounts, the Financial Times reports.
Cramer: Here’s what Best Buy is banking on
Best Buy’s betting big on THIS being a success, CNBC’s Jim Cramer says.
Tech-fueled cheap loan model faces a big test
Online lenders, fueled in recent years by venture capital, face a major test as the credit markets shift.
Lenders won’t stalk you on Facebook anymore
It turns out that social media patterns aren’t great at predicting a person’s creditworthiness, the WSJ reports.
Tim Cook: Unlocking iPhone ‘bad for America’
Reviews of Tim Cook’s first television interview since a battle broke out between Apple and the FBI are mixed.
Apple’s Siri coming to desktop Macs: Report
Apple could finally be adding its Siri voice recognition system to its OS X operating system, according to a recent report.
FAA may ease restrictions on drone flying
The FAA is mulling changing proposed regulations for drones, and big tech will have its say.
Global digital video game sales surge 8% in Jan
Global digital video game sales kicked off the year with new high scores after breaking records in 2015.
Feds ‘frustrated’ by Tim Cook interview: Official
A senior law enforcement official told CNBC officials are “frustrated” by Apple CEO Tim Cook’s interview on ABC News Wednesday.
Google is killing yet another rival
If there was a guide for technology companies in 2016, one rule would be to never get in the way of Google’s parent company. USA Today reports.
Apple: Court order violates 1st Amendment
Apple filed a motion to vacate an order compelling the company to create software that would allow agents access to an iPhone.
Netflix is going big on 4K but no virtual reality
Netflix is ramping up the production of ultra-high definition 4K and so-called “high dynamic range” (HDR) content this year.
Solid support for Apple in iPhone encryption fight
Nearly half of Americans support Apple’s decision to oppose a court order demanding that it unlock a smartphone used by the San Bernardino shooter.
MasterCard to replace passwords with selfies
MasterCard customers will soon be able to replace their passwords with a “selfie” and a fingerprints to verify their identity.
Facebook’s ‘like’ button is getting some company
Facebook is rolling out its “Reactions” feature for all users, allowing them to use different responses to a post.
France seeks $1.8B in back tax from Google: Report
France is seeking 1.6 billion euros in back taxes from Google, a source revealed Wednesday.
Instagram now has 200,000 advertisers
Instagram says the vast majority of its advertisers are small and medium-sized businesses.
Google robot is ‘the end of manual labor’: VC
Atlas is a game changer not just for companies, but for society, Inside.com’s Jason Calacanis says of Google’s new robot.
Apple vs FBI puts spotlight on RSA Conference
The Apple FBI fight has renewed interest in security’s biggest annual event.
Xiaomi fires shots at Apple, Samsung at first Europe launch
Xiaomi launched the Mi5 smartphone in its first European launch event as it looks to build up its brand beyond its current markets.
Would you watch ads in exchange for free data?
Would you be happy to view ads in exchange for free data? Well that’s the business proposition from start-up Sliide.
Poll: Apple should unlock terror iPhone
A clear majority in a poll say Apple should unlock the iPhone used by the San Bernardino shooter, Re/code reports.
Uber: No background-check changes despite rampage
Uber driver Jason Brian Dalton was charged with six counts of murder and held without bail.
Tech firms will postpone IPOs: Nasdaq
Technology start-ups looking to go public are likely to postpone their flotation until later this year a top Nasdaq executive warned.
Google is shuttering Google Compare: Report
Google is shuttering Google Compare, its U.S. comparison-shopping site, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
US safer with fully encrypted phones: Hayden
Former NSA and CIA director Michael Hayden backs Apple in the encryption fight against the government.
Time considering buying Yahoo’s core biz: Report
Yahoo officially launched the sale of its core business, which includes search, mail and news sites, last week.
Google, Yahoo clash with ‘blunt’ ad-blocking firm
In a heated debate at Mobile World Congress executives from Google and Yahoo clashed with Shine’s chief marketing officer over ad-blocking.
Bill Gates sides with FBI in iPhone hack request
Microsoft founder Bill Gates says Apple should cooperate with authorities in the San Bernardino investigation.
FBI: We don’t want to break anyone’s encryption
FBI Director James Comey said forcing Apple to help unlock the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters is no big deal.
No more road rage? Ford tech to help you in a jam
Ford will triple its investment in semi-autonomous driving technology, chief executive Mark Fields announced on Monday.
IPhone battle won’t go to court: fmr SEC counsel
Apple is likely to reach a settlement with the Justice Department and avoid a lengthy court battle, Jacob Frenkel says.
Most companies aren’t prepared for a hack attack
The rising connectedness of things is opening the door for hack attacks and most companies aren’t prepared, says AT&T’s Ralph de la Vega.
Start-up makes baby swaddles using NASA technology
Embrace Innovations’ Jane Chen pitches her start-up to a panel of experts on CNBC.
Wait, how many babies have a digital presence?
Parents are establishing their kids’ online identities way before they can sign up for their own profiles.
More tech giants take on US government
Apple is just one example of the broader tension between tech companies and the US government across a range of issues.
IBM inks deal with VMWare, grows cloud computing
The agreement will facilitate companies using VMWare’s virtualization products to deploy and run them on IBM’s cloud data centers.
Why Apple is right to fight FBI: ex-Apple security
Apple is right to fight the FBI’s demand for a backdoor into Sayed Farook’s iPhone, says Rick Orloff, who calls it a “slippery slope.”
The new price of Amazon’s free shipping
Amazon has raised its free-shipping threshold for orders from non-Prime customers to $49 from $35 in the United States.
Solar drone? How Zuckerberg plans to grow Internet
Facebook’s efforts to boost Internet connectivity will continue despite a setback in India, CEO Mark Zuckerberg says.
We want to set up in the US despite ban: Huawei
The effective ban on Huawei entering the U.S. network equipment market has not dampened the Chinese company’s interest in setting up Stateside.
Orange unveils $40 smartphone, strikes Google deal
French telecoms company has released a $40 smartphone for the Middle East and Africa that comes with text, minutes and data.
Sony unveils new devices amid smartphone struggle
Sony has unveiled a host of interactive “smart” products including a wearable camera, a personal assistant to rival Amazon’s Echo.
LG launches detachable smartphone, VR devices
LG has released a ‘modular’ smartphone which allows users to replace parts of the phone as well as a camera that can roam your house.
Huawei takes aim at Apple with tablet launch
Huawei unveiled the MateBook, a 2-in-1 tablet that aims to challenge Apple, Lenovo and Samsung.
We’ll beat Apple, Samsung in smartphones: Huawei
Huawei boldly predicted it would leapfrog both Apple and Samsung in the next several years, a top exec told CNBC.
ZTE bets on ‘smart’ projector as next big thing
The SPro Plus tablet, launched at the World Congress in Barcelona, can project an image of up to 80 inches across.
Samsung launches Galaxy S7 range, bets big on VR
Samsung launched the Galaxy S7 and curved screen S7 Edge and made another big push into the virtual reality (VR) space.
Visa wants your car to become your credit card
Visa showed off a concept app that will let drivers pay for fuel and parking without leaving their car at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Monday.
Samsung to 5G: 5 things happening in tech this week
Mobile World Congress, Europe’s biggest consumer electronics show, kicks off next week. CNBC takes a look at what to expect.
I ditched my smartphone for a week so you don’t have to
When my boss said, “why don’t you try spending a week without your smartphone?” I thought, what’s the worst that could happen?
We have to understand China: Skyscanner CFO
Travel search site Skyscanner is capitalizing on China’s growing outbound tourism rates by catering to regional tastes, the CFO told CNBC.
From ‘Snake’ to ‘Candy Crush’: 10 iconic mobile games
Mobile gaming has exploded in recent years with the rise of smartphones. CNBC looks back at some of the most iconic mobile games.
Yahoo sets weekly layoffs for Wednesday: Sources
Yahoo will conduct its previously announced layoffs on Wednesdays, according to Re/code sources.
This tech stock could break out: Trader
After leading the declines this year, tech stocks are finding their footing. One trader sees more profits in Microsoft.
Amazon expands deliveries by its ‘on-demand’ drivers
Amazon.com is quietly inviting drivers for its new “on-demand” delivery service to handle its standard packages.
Tech CEOs in support of Apple vs FBI
Some tech CEOs are supporting Apple’s fight against a court order to unlock a San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone.
Mark Cuban: Apple ‘did the exact right thing’
Mark Cuban weighed in on the Apple vs. FBI debate and sides with the tech giant.
IBM acquiring Truven Health for $2.6B
IBM is buying Truven Health for $2.6 billion to bolster the health care capabilities of its Watson supercomputer.
Apple fights the feds on iPhone security hack
Silicon Valley is bracing for a showdown with the US government on encryption.
Apple offers new iPhone trade-in plan
Apple announced its Trade Up With Installments program that now allows people to trade in their old phones for a new iPhone. USAToday reports.
Be angry at Apple—not the FBI—over privacy
If you want to be angry about privacy loss, focus it on corporations like Apple and Google, not law enforcement, says this former FBI official.
What to expect from Mobile World Congress
The Mobile World Congress kicks off next week in Barcelona, Spain, where companies will be showcasing new devices and apps.
What if the FBI were dealing with an Android?
As the FBI pressures Apple, the case could be different if it were dealing with an Android.
Wozniak: Steve Jobs would have fought for privacy
Apple is fighting authorities on privacy, and its co-founder Steve Wozniak believes late CEO Steve Jobs would have done the same.
‘World’s first’ thermal camera smartphone launched
A British company has unveiled what it is billing as the “world’s first” smartphone with a built-in thermal imaging camera.
Why the FBI isn’t your biggest mobile worry
There are bigger worries for your mobile phone’s security than the FBI. Here’s how you can keep your phone data secure.
How your device lets brands tap into your emotions
Facial recognition technology and biometric data sensors are letting brands use your emotions to create ads.
Why Apple should comply with the FBI
Should Apple comply with the FBI in the San Bernardino case? There are ways to help without compromising other devices, says this tech expert.
NSA gets less web data than believed: Report
A report calls into question the legitimacy of Fourth Amendment lawsuits regarding NSA data collection, the New York Times reports.
Order to hack iPhone for FBI ‘chilling’: Tim Cook
An order by a U.S. judge asking Apple to help the FBI access an iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino gunmen is “chilling”, CEO Tim Cook said.
This Tesla Model S will cost you $499*
Radio Flyer, the company behind the iconic red wagon, is producing another cherry-red ride for children: the Tesla Model S.
Sports drink betting on a ‘smarter sugar’
One start-up is betting its sports drink has what it takes to be the next big thing.
This helicopter can fly into active volcanoes
Project Zero, billed as the first all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, is designed to fly in low and no-oxygen environments.
Apple hits market with up to 10-part bond
Apple re-opened the primary market with a bang on Tuesday, announcing an up to 10-part U.S. dollar bond on the heels of a strong market opening.
Groupon shares soar after Alibaba reveals stake
Groupon’s stock opened higher, up as much as 35 percent in Tuesday mid-morning trading.
Scientists print living human body parts
Scientists at Wake Forest University can print out living human body parts using cells and a special gel, NBC reports.
Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue to have VR
SI says its annual swimsuit edition is bringing readers to its photo shoots courtesy of virtual reality. USA Today reports.
Kanye taps ‘bruh’ Mark Zuckerberg for $1B
Kanye West has asked Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg to invest $1 billion into his “ideas” after the rapper went on another Twitter tirade.
The ‘Twitter capital’ is going off … Twitter
Indonesia has long been the Twitter capital of the world, but rival apps and rancorous political debate are driving users away.
Cooling ahead for high-end San Fran real estate
As technology stocks slide, real estate agents say the clamor for high-end homes in San Francisco has quieted.
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