Japanese billionaire seeks volunteers for SpaceX flight around the moon
Eccentric Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is looking for eight civilian volunteers to blast off to the Moon with him on the first-ever private commercial space trip.
DraftKings, Dish deal seen as bet against FuboTV as streamer's stock tumbles
FuboTV CEO David Gandler defended his sports streaming brand’s business outlook on Wednesday as shares plunged 18% following lukewarm earnings results and news that rival Dish Network has partnered with DraftKings on an in-app betting partnership.
Parler sues Amazon again, alleging breach of contract, defamation; drops first antitrust suit
Social media company Parler dropped its antitrust lawsuit and filed a separate suit against Amazon and Amazon Web Services this week, alleging breach of contract and defamation.
Intel ordered to pay $2B in patent dispute
Intel Corp was asked to pay $2.18 billon after losing a patent-infringement trial over technology related to chip-making, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.
Disney plans to enhance attractions, boost efficiency once theme parks reopen, CEO says
Walt Disney Company CEO and Chairman Bob Chapek said that the media conglomerate would enhance efficiency and update attractions at its theme parks amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Flying taxi network in LA could take off soon
Archer co-CEO Adam Goldstein discusses getting flying taxis to the market by 2024.
Former Google CEO: China is winning AI race, US must do more
An artificial intelligence commission led by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is urging the U.S. to boost its AI skills to counter China, including by pursuing “AI-enabled” weapons – something that Google itself has shied away from on ethical grounds.
AI panel urges US to boost tech skills amid China’s rise
An artificial intelligence commission led by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is urging the U.S. to boost its AI skills to counter China, including by pursuing “AI-enabled” weapons – something that Google itself has shied away from on ethical grounds.
Zoom continues to boom!
Zoom Video Communications Inc.’s rip-roaring ride resumed its meteoric trajectory Monday, with shares jumping as the company detailed the results of becoming a lifeline for those stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Booming profit and revenue.
Amazon slapped with federal lawsuit alleging racial, gender discrimination in hiring practices
Amazon was hit with a federal lawsuit Monday for allegedly hiring people of color and women to its corporate offices “at lower levels.”
Animals make corporate zoom calls bearable, if you don’t mind the spit
Repetitive virtual meetings over the past year have sapped morale in many workplaces. So companies are hiring four-legged guests—sheep, goats, tortoises, llamas, bearded dragons and more—to paint smiles back on the faces of jaded employees.
Orbital Assembly Corp. hits $1M fundraising goal, aims to have luxury space hotel open in 2027
Orbital Assembly Corp., a California-based startup that wants to pioneer construction and infrastructure in outer space, has hit its $1 million fundraising goal and aims to open an operational luxury hotel in orbit in 2027.
Chinese businessman charged in scheme to steal GE trade secrets
Co-conspirators including a GE engineer pitched their startup to Chinese investors, the Department of Justice said.
McDonald's considers selling part of digital startup Dynamic Yield
Dynamic Yield personalizes customers' experience by changing offerings on the chain's Drive Thru menu displays
'Bar Rescue's' Jon Taffer on picking an entrepreneur for SpaceX's first all-civilian flight
“Bar Rescue” host Jon Taffer discusses working with SpaceX to choose the entrepreneur who will go to space.
Dell beats revenue estimates on buoyant demand for desktops, notebooks
A global shift to remote work and learning early last year had spiked demand for remote workstation products
Salesforce posts record sales
Salesforce.com Inc. posted record sales and lifted its outlook for the current year as the business software provider benefits from a broader embrace during the pandemic of software services among enterprise customers.
AT&T sells part of DirecTV to buyout firm TPG
AT&T Inc. agreed to sell a stake in its pay-TV unit to private-equity firm TPG and carve out the struggling business, pulling the telecom giant back from a costly wager on entertainment.
Facebook completely bans Burma military
Facebook on Wednesday completely banned Burma's military from accessing the platform as the Southeast Asian nation grapples with the fallout from a military coup on Feb. 1.
Fry's Electronics, offbeat retail chain, closing
Fry’s Electronics, well known for outlandish themes at some of its stores, from Aztec to “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” is closing.



















