Turkish authorities fine Facebook ~$280k in relation to the Cambridge Analytica Sen Kamala Harris (D-CA) writes to Jack Dorsey, calling for Twitter Google.org announces a $10M scheme to provide capital and training to References to a new AirPods design found in iOS 13.2, reports Adtech firms Taboola and Outbrain agree an $850M merger; Taboola will UK-based crypto firm Blockchain is set to lose two long-serving execs, The French government is set to launch a national ID scheme Southeast Asia’s internet economy is predicted to reach $100B this year, Uber expands its Uber Copter service to all customers in New Volkswagen-owned truckmaker Traton commits more than €2B (~$2.2B) to the development The European Court of Justice rules EU courts can force Facebook UK-based VC firm Notion Capital closes its fourth fund at $150M; Malaysian regulators propose a ~$20M fine for ride-hailing firm Grab after Uber launches Uber Works, an app that pairs temp shift workers Microsoft announces Surface Pro X, a 13-inch device featuring a custom Microsoft launches Surface Pro 7; configurable with Core i3, Core i5, Apple bans Hkmap Live, an app that uses crowdsourced data to Microsoft announces $250 Surface Earbuds; each bud features two mics, and Microsoft showcases Surface Duo, an Android-powered device that comprises dual 5.6-inch Microsoft unveils Surface Neo, a dual-screen device the company plans to Apple files an Amicus brief with the Supreme Court regarding cases Atlanta-based B2B subscription management platform SaaSOptics raises $12M Series B led Melinda Gates commits $1B to pursuing gender equality via Pivotal Ventures, Customer service platform Zendesk reveals 2016 breach in which hackers stole Vice Media acquires Refinery29, a digital publisher focused on lifestyle and FL joins KS, NE, OH, OK and SD in accepting T-Mobile Enterprise startups studio super{set} raises a $65M fund; Co-Founder/CEO Tom Chavez Denver-based Flatfile, which provides tools for importing, cleaning, and organizing data, Kong, a platform for managing micro-services and APIs, acquires API debugging OR-based thermal imaging company FLIR ($6.9B market cap) acquires IP and Enterprise app and data integration platform SnapLogic raises $72M Series G Cloud CRM and operations software provider Bullhorn acquires enterprise staffing software Bangalore-based B2B e-commerce platform Udaan raises $585M from Tencent, GGV Capital, Rune (YC W19 - iOS, Android), which uses AI to match Tiny, a startup investment firm and holding company, acquires open-source JavaScript Tampa Bay-based cybersecurity company ReliaQuest acquires Austin-based attack simulation startup Threatcare; Montréal-based Korbit, an AI-powered educational tutor, raises ~$2M seed led by The Daily Download is an unofficial fan based experiment.
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