Epic announces billion-dollar funding round ahead of Apple trial
Sony has increased its stake in the company with a $200 million investment.
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Microsoft will acquire speech-tech giant Nuance for $19.7 billion
The deal is designed to bolster Microsoft's healthcare ambitions.
Microsoft is reportedly close to buying speech tech giant Nuance
The deal could give Microsoft advantages in AI, health tech and beyond.
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Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama vote against unionization
The current result will be contested.
Tesla takes to Chinese social media to ease local spying fears
The company's vehicles are banned from China's military facilities and key state-owned companies.
UK launches new watchdog to govern the dominance of Big Tech
The Digital Markets Unit has started work in 'shadow' mode as it awaits full legislative powers.
Remembering LG's finest (and strangest) phones
LG didn't always make the best devices, but it sure kept things interesting.
Federal labor agency says Amazon illegally fired climate activists
Regulators have told the company to reach a settlement with two former employees.
LG confirms it's shutting down its mobile business
"It's a numbers game, not a popularity contest."
Waymo has two new CEOs, one of whom is a woman of color
John Krafcik is handing over the job to executives Tekedra Mawakana and Dmitri Dolgov.
AT&T adds 5G to its public safety network
It's also bringing an extra level of encryption to make communications more secure.
T-Mobile is the first US carrier to make Google Messages its default SMS app
The switchover will happen by the end of the year.
Is Volkswagen rebranding its US operation to 'Voltswagen of America' or not?
The company 'accidentally' published a release announcing the change early.
Sony will close the PS3, PS Vita and PSP digital stores this summer
You'll still be able to redownload any games you already own.
Ford and HP team up to make F-250 parts from 3D printer waste
Best of all, the resulting part is lighter and cheaper to make.
Discovery+ is turning the GameStop-Reddit stock drama into a documentary
Jordan Belfort will lend his voice to the 'David versus Goliath' story.
Wikipedia plans to charge large organizations using its encyclopedia
It's in talks to provide the commercial product to Google, Apple, Amazon and Facebook.
Apple wins first battle in French fight over iOS 14 privacy protections
France's competition watchdog said the anti-tracking updates aren't abusive.
Huawei will use its 5G patents to make money off of other companies
The company could make as much as $1.3 billion in licensing fees by the end of 2021.
