Tag Archives: technology
Microsoft announces share buyback of up to $60 billion, ups dividend
(Reuters) -Microsoft Corp said on Tuesday its board had authorized a new share buyback program of up to $60 billion, while also raising the quarterly dividend by 11%. The new dividend of $0.62 per sha...
Sep 14, 2021
Amazon-backed startup Rivian starts production of electric pick-up
(Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc-backed Rivian's first electric pick-up has rolled off the production line, the company's chief executive said on Tuesday. This makes Rivian the first to bring an electric pi...
Sep 14, 2021
Uber chief technical officer to step down – Business Insider
(Reuters) - Uber Chief Technology Officer Sukumar Rathnam is stepping down as the company's head of engineering, Business Insider reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Rathnam h...
Sep 14, 2021
Mexico may consider southern states for semiconductor production
By Anthony Esposito MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - As Mexico aims to boost its manufacturing of semiconductors, it may build production facilities in its southern states, where much-needed water is available...
Sep 14, 2021
Canva’s valuation more than doubles to $40 billion in latest funding round
(Reuters) - Graphic design and collaboration platform Canva said on Tuesday that it is now valued at $40 billion after the company raised $200 million in a funding round led by investment management f...
Sep 14, 2021
Factbox-Top announcements from Apple event
(Reuters) - Apple Inc on Tuesday launched a new series of iPhones and iPads, featuring a faster processor and better cameras. Launching the products at a virtual event, Apple priced its smartphones at...
Sep 14, 2021
TikTok’s lead EU regulator opens two data privacy probes
DUBLIN (Reuters) -TikTok's lead data privacy regulator in the European Union has opened two inquiries into the Chinese-owned short-video platform related to the processing of children's personal data ...
Sep 14, 2021
Silicon Labs doubles down on connected devices after auto chip spinoff
By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) - Silicon Laboratories Inc on Tuesday introduced new chips and software to deepen its pursuit of the internet-of-things (IoT) market after completing a spinoff of several b...
Sep 14, 2021
Wikimedia Foundation appoints Maryana Iskander as new CEO
(Reuters) - The Wikimedia Foundation, which operates the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, said on Tuesday it has appointed social entrepreneur Maryana Iskander as its chief executive officer. Wikimedia'...
Sep 14, 2021
Canadian Amazon facility files for union vote -union
By Moira Warburton (Reuters) - Workers at an Amazon facility in the Canadian province of Alberta have filed a request with the provincial labor board to carry out a union vote, a major labor union sai...
Sep 14, 2021
