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Spotify to offer audiobooks and subscriptions in Europe, bypassing Apple’s fees

Spotify announced on Wednesday that starting in March, its European users will be able to purchase audiobooks and subscription plans directly within the music-streaming app. [more…]

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Amazon fined for intrusive worker monitoring in France

France’s privacy watchdog, CNIL, has wielded its authority, slapping Amazon’s French warehouse business with a hefty 32 million euro fine ($35 million) for what it [more…]

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Netflix surges as subscriber numbers soar and WWE deal announced

Shares of Netflix soared by 7% after the closing bell on Tuesday following the company’s announcement of a substantial increase in subscribers during the fourth [more…]

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China’s Shein faces regulatory review ahead of U.S. IPO

China’s leading fast-fashion brand Shein is undergoing a comprehensive security review by China’s Cyberspace Administration (CAC) as it prepares for its much-anticipated initial public offering [more…]

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Volkswagen’s quest for EV batteries, exploring options beyond QuantumScape

Volkswagen has been at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, with ambitions to develop solid-state batteries that promise longer ranges and shorter charging [more…]

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Federal Judge blocks JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines

In a significant blow to JetBlue Airways, a federal judge has blocked its $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines after the Justice Department sued to [more…]

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Citigroup announces massive layoffs following fourth quarter loss

Citigroup’s CFO Mark Mason announced on Friday that the company plans to lay off 20,000 employees over the next two years. This decision comes after [more…]