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TikTok’s surging popularity has lured advertisers, but some aren’t following the rules

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TikTok’s top influencers can make hundreds of thousands of dollars, but the app has a long way to go to make sure advertisements are compliant. Source link: Click here for more

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Adobe’s stock jumps to record close as investors cheer cloud transition

CNBCDecember 13, 2019December 13, 2019

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Adobe rose almost 4% on Friday, closing at an all-time high and reflecting the company’s extended move from desktop software to the cloud. Source link: Click here for more

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Ticketmaster owner Live Nation falls on report of planned DOJ action for alleged merger agreement violation

CNBCDecember 13, 2019December 13, 2019

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The DOJ believes the company’s actions violate its 2010 merger agreement when it acquired Ticketmaster, sources told the Journal. Source link: Click here for more

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Alexa can now respond in the voice of Samuel L. Jackson — here’s how to set it up

CNBCDecember 13, 2019December 14, 2019

by CNBCDecember 13, 2019December 14, 201907

You can now ask Alexa to talk to Samuel L. Jackson to get him to read you the weather, the news, your calendar entries and more. It costs $1. Here’s how to set it up. Source link: Click here for more

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Apple’s new iPhone software is supposed to limit who your kid talks to, but a bug lets them get around it

CNBCDecember 12, 2019December 12, 2019

by CNBCDecember 12, 2019December 12, 201902

Apple’s new iOS 13.3 software is supposed to have new parental controls, called “Communication Limits,” that let you limit who your children can text, FaceTime or call. But a bug lets them call, FaceTime and text with anyone. Source link: Click here for more

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Airbnb says it will collect $2 billion this year on tourist and occupancy taxes

CNBCDecember 12, 2019December 12, 2019

by CNBCDecember 12, 2019December 12, 201903

Airbnb is staring at increased regulation as it prepares to go public next year. Source link: Click here for more

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Facebook pledges $130 million to content oversight board, delays naming members

ReutersDecember 12, 2019December 12, 2019

by ReutersDecember 12, 2019December 12, 201902

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Facebook said on Thursday it committed an initial $130 million to fund an independent oversight board, but said it would not announce its members this year, as originally expected. FILE PHOTO: Silhouettes of laptop users are seen next to a screen projection of a Facebook logo,...

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U.S. regulator weighs action against Facebook over how its apps interact -report

ReutersDecember 12, 2019December 12, 2019

by ReutersDecember 12, 2019December 12, 201907

(Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is considering seeking a preliminary injunction against Facebook Inc (FB.O) because of concerns that policies about how its apps interact violate antitrust law, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. FILE PHOTO: Facebook logos are seen on...

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Britain’s Brexit election has become plagued by fears of online manipulation

CNBCDecember 11, 2019December 11, 2019

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With U.K. voters set to head to polls on Thursday, the role played by technology couldn’t be more significant. Source link: Click here for more

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Facebook tumbles 16 spots on Glassdoor’s list of best places to work

CNBCDecember 10, 2019December 11, 2019

by CNBCDecember 10, 2019December 11, 201904

As calls for a Facebook break up gain support, the social media company saw its ranking on Glassdoor’s list of the “Best Places to Work” list slide for a second year in a row, tumbling 16 spots to 23rd Source link: Click here for more

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You could spend $52,199 on Apple’s newest computer before you even add a screen

CNBCDecember 10, 2019December 10, 2019

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Apple’s new Mac Pro is available now and costs $52,199 fully loaded. Source link: Click here for more

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Oracle will move its annual OpenWorld conference to Las Vegas because San Francisco is too expensive

CNBCDecember 10, 2019December 10, 2019

by CNBCDecember 10, 2019December 10, 201904

For the past two decades, Oracle has hosted its massive software conference in San Francisco. But that’s changing in 2020. Source link: Click here for more

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The end of the traditional IPO: Airbnb, GitLab and others consider direct listings as banks begin to come around

CNBCDecember 10, 2019December 10, 2019

by CNBCDecember 10, 2019December 10, 201907

Evangelists promote direct listings as a better way to go public because companies can get the same result without selling a bunch of stock — and diluting existing shareholders and employees. Direct listings also offer a steep discount for new investors, who typically get the benefit of any immediate stock...

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Comey takes a victory lap after DOJ report on Trump probe, says Fox & Friends canceled him

CNBCDecember 9, 2019December 9, 2019

by CNBCDecember 9, 2019December 9, 201906

A spokesperson for Fox denied Comey’s claim that he had been bumped from Trump’s favorite morning show. Source link: Click here for more

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You can now temporarily stop Google Maps from tracking your iPhone’s location

CNBCDecember 9, 2019December 9, 2019

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Google Maps for iPhone has a new Incognito mode that will temporarily stop logging your trip while it’s active. Source link: Click here for more

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Google’s policy change has political advertisers eyeing more opaque platforms

CNBCDecember 8, 2019December 8, 2019

by CNBCDecember 8, 2019December 8, 201903

Political advertisers can still buy Google ad inventory through third-party platforms that allow for deeper targeting. Source link: Click here for more

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Google Maps tracks everywhere you go. Here’s how to automatically delete what it stores

CNBCDecember 7, 2019December 7, 2019

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Google has a tool that lets you automatically delete all the location data it stores on you in Google Maps after a certain amount of time. Source link: Click here for more

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Ryan Reynolds’ gin company features ‘Peloton wife’ in new ad

CNBCDecember 6, 2019December 6, 2019

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An ad from Peloton, a company known for its exercise bikes, stirred up a storm across the internet this week, sparking outrage online as viewers complained about what they saw as undertones of sexism in the ad. Source link: Click here for more

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NYSE’s proposal to allow for fundraising in direct listings rejected by SEC

CNBCDecember 6, 2019December 7, 2019

by CNBCDecember 6, 2019December 7, 2019011

Last week, the New York Stock Exchange filed for a rule change that would allow companies in a direct listing to raise capital. The SEC just rejected it. Source link: Click here for more

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Facebook sues ILikeAd, alleges ad fraud

ReutersDecember 5, 2019December 6, 2019

by ReutersDecember 5, 2019December 6, 201908

(Reuters) – Facebook Inc on Thursday sued a Hong Kong company that it said baited people into clicking on celebrities’ photos and bogus advertising links, so it could install malware and run ads for counterfeit goods, diet pills and male enhancement supplements. FILE PHOTO: Facebook logos are seen on a...

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