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Google's antitrust battles: Here's what you need to know

The latest: A probe into Google led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could be delayed because of a reported FBI investigation into Paxton's office.

Articleby Richard NievaNovember 29, 2020 11:32 AM PST

<p>Tony Hsieh speaks at the 2015 Life is Beautiful festival in Las Vegas.</p>

Tony Hsieh, ex-CEO of Zappos and a guru of happiness, dies at 46

Hsieh was a luminary during the early days of online retail and inspired new ways of thinking with his book Delivering Happiness.

Articleby Edward MoyerNovember 28, 2020 5:19 PM PST

Twitter verification is coming back, Elon Musk now the second richest person

In this week's top stories, Twitter is set to relaunch its public verification program and wants your feedback, Elon Musk has officially become the world's second richest person and Santa Claus is now available for Zoom calls up until Christmas Eve.

Videoby Steph PanecasioNovember 28, 2020 3:00 AM PST

<p>Amazon workers are about to get a holiday bonus.</p>

Amazon workers stage Black Friday protests in 15 countries

Their demands have included improved working conditions and better pay. A day earlier, Amazon announced bonuses for front-line employees.

Articleby Steven MusilNovember 27, 2020 9:59 AM PST

Is this the end of the talking drive-thru menu board?

CNET Now What looks into the new technologies that will ask, "Do you want fries with that?"

Videoby Brian CooleyNovember 27, 2020 6:00 AM PST

TikTok increases accessibility , YouTube suspends One America News

TikTok is rolling out accessibility measures to prevent seizures, YouTube issues a strike to One America News for misinformation and Apple has filed a patent for an application to electronically detect windshield cracks.

Videoby Steph PanecasioNovember 27, 2020 3:00 AM PST

Trump administration gives TikTok new extension in forced sale saga

It would be hard to squeeze this ongoing story into a 60-second TikTok.

Articleby Queenie WongNovember 26, 2020 8:00 PM PST

Top 5 tech turkeys of 2020

You'll see some really successful companies on this year's list. That just means that even the giants can be compared to poultry from time to time.

Videoby Iyaz AkhtarNovember 26, 2020 5:00 AM PST

Tesla class action, Santa Zoom calls

In today's top stories, Tesla is facing a new class action lawsuit, Santa is now providing Zoom calls and the Grammy Awards make history with all nominees in the Best Rock Performance category being women or woman-fronted bands.

Videoby Steph PanecasioNovember 26, 2020 3:00 AM PST

DoorDash settles lawsuit for $2.5M over 'deceptive' tipping practices

The food delivery company allegedly led customers to believe their tips were going to delivery workers when the company was pocketing the money itself.

Articleby Dara KerrNovember 25, 2020 12:47 PM PST