Amazon launches a new $90 tablet as people are stuck at home

Amazon just announced two new 8-inch Fire tablet models that start at $89.99. Read more at https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/13/amazon-fire-hd-8-new-version-announced-costs-90.html

Tencent shares hit a more than 2-year high after smartphone games led to an earnings beat

Tencent shares soared to a more than two-year high on Thursday after reporting first-quarter earnings that beat expectations.…

Nintendo profits surge as ‘Animal Crossing’ game becomes fastest-selling title on the Switch

Nintendo posted solid earnings on Thursday, boosted by demand for its Switch console and popular “Animal Crossing:…

McDonald’s and Starbucks are reportedly part of China’s digital currency trial

McDonald’s and Starbucks are among a handful of companies taking part in a new pilot program for China’s upcoming digital…

Facebook’s $5.7bn bet on India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani

Facebook has said it is investing $5.7bn (£4.6bn) in cut-price Indian mobile internet company Reliance Jio,…

Government unveils £1.3bn scheme to help start-ups

The government has announced a £1.25bn package to support innovative new companies that are not eligible…

Chinese giants Huawei and Tencent join national group on blockchain after Xi’s backing for the tech

China’s major technology giants are among a group of organizations that have joined a national committee…

Huawei urges UK not to make 5G U-turn after pandemic

Chinese telecoms company Huawei has said that disrupting its involvement in the rollout of 5G would…

Pinterest shares jump as company issues early Q1 guidance

Shares of Pinterest jumped as much as 13% Tuesday after hours, after the company issued early guidance for…

Google’s G Suite now has 6 million paying businesses, up from 5 million in Feb. 2019

Google’s G Suite bundle of productivity software for businesses, schools and governments had over 6 million paying…

Samsung says first-quarter profit likely $5.2 billion, beating expectations slightly

South Korean tech giant Samsung said Tuesday its operating profit for the three months that ended in…

Tech lobby groups urge EU chief to save start-ups from collapse

European tech industry groups are stepping up their lobbying efforts to ensure the EU supports start-ups…