Parmy Olson's Blog, page 17

The Future Is Video: KikBuys Rounds To Jump Into Video Chat Trend

Startup founder says more teens are using video as a way to hang out, and that will only grow over time.

Samsung Heir Faces Arrest In Presidential Corruption Scandal

Adding to Samsung's mountain of corporate headaches, South Korean prosecutors want to arrest its billionaire vice chairman Jay Y. Lee, who is also heir to the company throne.

Meet Europe's 30 Under 30 In Technology 2017

The Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe in Technology, the Class of 2017.

FCC's Report On AT&T And Verizon Is Too Little Too Late

It comes just days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office and will likely bring in policies that relax or bring down net neutrality entirely.

FCC's Judgment On AT&T And Verizon Is Too Little Too Late

It comes just days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office and will likely bring in policies that relax or bring down net neutrality entirely.

Fitbit Is Planning An App Store (And Probably A New Smartwatch Too)

CEO James Park hinted that a smartwatch with broader functions was in the cards, saying he wants to launch an app store ‘as soon as possible.’

Facebook Accused Of Misleading Regulator Over $19 Billion WhatsApp Takeover

The European Commission could fine Facebook 1% of its annual revenue (about $180 million) if Facebook wrongly presented the way it could siphon user data from WhatsApp.

Germany Wants Facebook To Pay For Fake News

Officials are worried that Moscow is exploiting Facebook and other social media platforms to influence Western elections.

AppleCould Sink $1 Billion Into Softbank's Mega Tech Fund

Apple has reportedly held talks to invest in history’s biggest technology fund, building on ties the company already has with Japanese billionaire Masayoshi Son.

Facebook Wants Users To Help It Weed Out Fake News

Several Facebook users have posted screenshots of surveys on Twitter, but it’s unclear how crowdsourcing from a user base that often falls for fake news will help.