The two founders jousted for years. This week, they found each other on X while their rocket companies launched missions with mixed results.
Meta stands to be one of the largest beneficiaries of a TikTok ban in the US, analysts say. Through ad dollars alone, Meta could rake in up to $3.38B.
Meta embraces Amazon's aggressive workforce management strategy, a shift from Silicon Valley's traditional talent retention tactics.
As many Americans flock to RedNote ahead of a possible TikTok ban, Duolingo and Drops have seen an increase in US users learning Chinese.
Yumna Jawad is an influencer and business owner. She feels lucky she's diversified her business ahead of the potential TikTok ban.
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A company spokesperson told Business Insider that about 200 employees are affected by the move.
We've been talking about a potential TikTok shutdown in the US for months. Is it finally going to happen?
TikTok may be banned in the US on January 19, a day before the inauguration, if its Chinese owner, ByteDance, doesn't sell the app.
Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2025 after a wave of layoffs last year. Meta, Microsoft, BlackRock, and Ally are among those shedding staff.
Nintendo showcased the Switch 2 in a short reveal trailer and promises more details, including pricing, in April.
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The app Clapper has surged in downloads amid a potential TikTok ban in the US. It offers an ad-free experience and monetization for creators.
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Coram AI integrates AI agents into existing security cameras and just raised $13.8 million in Series A funding from Battery Ventures.
TSMC, which makes chips for Nvidia, reported net income of $11.6 billion. Its CFO said this was supported by "strong demand" for its advanced chips.
As more startups go to fundraise, Insight Partners is leaning into the opportunity with billions in new cash for its software investments.
LinkedIn is a highly popular social networking site for professional and career development. Microsoft bought the website for $26.2 billion.
As Malaysia exits an era of political turmoil, its fifth prime minister in the last six years is pushing to transform the country into a tech hub.
Several ultrawealthy investors like Kevin O'Leary and Frank McCourt have expressed interest in buying TikTok — here's what they'd do with it.
Teens open up about the looming TikTok ban. Some will migrate to other apps, like Instagram. They also hope for more offline connections.
As Chinese app RedNote rises to the top of the US app charts, it could face the same divestiture pressure as TikTok.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai is attending Donald Trump's inauguration, a source familiar with the matter tells BI. He joins a list of Big Tech leaders.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a podcast interview that he plans to retire eventually, but will always want to work and find ways to stimulate his mind.
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Trump's inauguration coincides with day one of Davos, a yearly meeting of the world's business and politics elite. Which will the powerful opt to skip?
The best iPhone 16 screen protectors offer first-rate scratch resistance and durability at prices that fit your budget.
Mark Lemley, who represented Meta in a copyright case, said he was no longer working for Mark Zuckerberg's company following its recent policy changes.
"Ghost jobs" can waste applicants' time and sour them on the company going forward. Here are a few indicators candidates should watch for.
Firing low performers isn't standard in tech just yet — but that could change.
The so-called TikTok refugees are making jokes about being "reunited" with their Chinese spies.
Meta has been chasing it for years. So has the rest of big tech. But consumers still aren't buying AR or VR headsets.
Andrew Yeung shared the four habits that helped him build prominent relationships and break into Big Tech without good grades or a strong résumé.
Arun Prasad Jaganathan has worked in the US on an H-1B Visa for years. He says there's room for improvement in the system.
Cryptocurrency hasn't delivered on its promise to replace money. It's just created a new way to gamble.
Microsoft's Hotmail was one of the most popular email platforms in the 1990s and early 2000s. Hotmail still exists, but in a very different form.
Synthesia has secured a $2.1 billion valuation, making it one of the UK's largest generative AI startups.
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TechCrunch has become the latest publisher to be hit by layoffs, following The Washington Post, HuffPost, and Vox.
Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen nearly 50 years ago. Here's a history of the company's leadership, products, layoffs, and more.
In a memo sent to staff on Tuesday, TikTok reassured its US employees that they would still have jobs even if a ban goes through.
The Securities Exchange Commission has filed suit against Elon Musk, alleging that he violated securities law.
The Securities Exchange Commission has filed suit against Elon Musk, alleging that he violated securities law.
US e-commerce sellers are scrambling to prepare for a potential TikTok ban, with some halting shipments and others testing out competitors like Flip.
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Meta's annual performance-based job cuts strategy aims to boost employee standards, increase non-regrettable attrition, and remove lowest performers.
The best MagSafe car mounts securely connect to and wirelessly charge your iPhone, adding a versatile touchscreen setup to any car that lacks one.
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CEO Mark Zuckerberg starts another year by focusing even more on efficiency. This time he's targeting low-performing employees.
Mark Zuckerberg said Meta planned to make more extensive performance-based cuts." Staffers questioned how those would work.
Apple's iPhones, despite new models with features like Apple Intelligence, lost global market share in 2024 amid China challenges.
Elon Musk swooping in to buy TikTok before a US ban is set to bite? It seems like a stretch, but it could also make some sense, Peter Kafka writes.