Robinhood appoints former Google exec as first chief product officer
Robinhood Markets Inc has appointed former Google executive Aparna Chennapragada as its first chief product officer, a blog post by the U.S. online brokerage showed on Wednesday.
Elon Musk reverses course on selling NFT song
Billionaire Elon Musk reversed course on Tuesday after announcing he would sell a techno music track he produced about non-fungible tokens (NFT).
Teslas’ Fremont factory saw over 400 COVID-19 cases between May, December: new documents
Tesla’s Fremont, Calif., factory had hundreds of COVID-19 cases between May and December of last year, according to a legal transparency website.
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.
Bone cancer survivor to join billionaire on SpaceX flight
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announced Monday that the 29-year-old physician assistant — a former patient hired last spring — will launch later this year alongside a billionaire who’s using his purchased spaceflight as a charitable fundraiser.
Here's what's going on between Google, Facebook and Australia
For two decades, global news outlets have complained internet companies are getting rich at their expense, selling advertising linked to their reports without sharing revenue.
Facebook prohibits sharing of news content in Australia
Facebook Inc. said it would restrict publishers and users in Australia from viewing or sharing news articles, ramping up a standoff with the government there over a proposal that would force tech companies to pay newspapers for content.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 misses landing after successfully deploying 60 Starlink satellites
During the mission, the rocket attempted to make its landing on the company's drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You," which is floating in the Atlantic Ocean.
Zoom bombers hack New York City Council event with porn
A virtual event held by New York City council members Thursday morning quickly turned X-rated — when Zoom bombers began streaming porn on the virtual call.
Miami mayor says SoftBank's Big Tech bet will inflate investment envelope 10x
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez addresses growing support from Big Tech companies moving to the Florida city.
Elon Musk digs Dogecoin after short-lived Twitter break, cryptocurrency soars
Less than two days after tweeting that he would be taking a break from the social media platform, billionaire Elon Musk was on Twitter again Thursday.
Electronic Arts plans return to college football videogames
Electronic Arts Inc. EA +2.80% is bringing college football back to videogaming after a yearslong hiatus in a bid to bolster its already robust sports portfolio.
Group teams up with online platform to help fitness trainers who are veterans monetize virtual coaching
An organization for veterans partnered with an online coaching platform that allows vets who are now fitness trainers to connect to clients virtually: to monetize their coaching platform during this unstable economic time.
Boston Dynamics expands Spot robot product line
Since launching Spot a little over a year ago, Boston Dynamics has worked on bringing the only robot in the world that can go where you go, "offering a way to automate data capture and get eyes on worksites that have complex terrain," CEO Robert Playter said.
Live Updates: Amid trading frenzy, GameStop will top $1,000 per share, investment exec predicts
As Robinhood continues to limit purchases of GameStop stock, Reddit users are egging on their compatriots to keep the momentum going.
GameStop lovers launch attack against silver on Reddit
Retail investors on the popular online forum WallStreetBets expressed concerns on Monday that bets on silver were undercutting their focus on GameStop Corp and other popular stocks.
Robinhood, amid chaos, raises $3.4 billion in total
Investors in Robinhood are stepping up.
Facebook knew calls for violence plagued 'Groups,' now plans overhaul
The effort began after Facebook's own research found that American Facebook Groups became a vector for the rabid partisanship and even calls for violence that inflamed the country after the election.
What to know about Vlad Tenev, CEO of Robinhood
Tenev has lived the American dream, but now faces a nightmare after a tough week for his company.
Robinhood ads touting for 'the people' markets come back to haunt after GameStop scandal
Disgruntled Robinhood users slammed past marketing campaigns touting mass public access to the stock market.