Asked about the differing approaches to the two US administrations, an Amazon spokesperson did not give an explanation to the outlet, leaving the subject open to widespread speculation on whether politics truly did play a role in its decision to stand by and not use its services to aid in the US' vaccine distribution plans. Richie Greenberg, political commentator and business adviser who made a bid in 2018 to become San Francisco's next mayor, says that Amazon's sudden shift raises "more questions than it answers." … [Read more...] about Lending Hands: Big Tech Pulls Strings as US Pushes Mass COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
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Google parent Alphabet pulls the plug on its ambitious Loon internet balloon project
Loon says it is working on helping its employees find alternative roles at X, Google, and Alphabet over the coming months. A small group, however, will stay to smoothly and safely wrap up the company's operations – including its pilot service in Kenya. Even though Loon is shutting down, the company has pledged a fund of $10 million to support businesses and nonprofits focused on internet, connectivity, entrepreneurship and education in Kenya. … [Read more...] about Google parent Alphabet pulls the plug on its ambitious Loon internet balloon project
HKSAR gov’t issues compulsory testing notice concerning specified area to cut COVID-19 spread
Residents in the area, bounded by Woosung Street to its east, Nanking Street to its south, Battery Street to its west and Kansu Street to its north, are required to stay at home until all their test results are mostly ascertained, the HKSAR government said in a statement issued early Saturday morning. … [Read more...] about HKSAR gov’t issues compulsory testing notice concerning specified area to cut COVID-19 spread
HKSAR govt issues compulsory testing notice concerning specified area to cut COVID-19 spread
Residents in the area, bounded by Woosung Street to its east, Nanking Street to its south, Battery Street to its west and Kansu Street to its north, are required to stay at home until all their test results are mostly ascertained, the HKSAR government said in a statement issued early Saturday morning. … [Read more...] about HKSAR govt issues compulsory testing notice concerning specified area to cut COVID-19 spread
Public, private platforms to fight for market pie
Yeahka's blockchain technology-based coupon distribution platform, Yuehuiquan, secured approval from the Cyberspace Administration of China in October last year. The platform has become the latest and an essential part of the company's business ecosystem, including reaching out to clients, and dealing with offline digital payment and social customer relationship management. … [Read more...] about Public, private platforms to fight for market pie