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Volkswagen Invests $300M in Car-Hailing Startup Gett
The deal follows GM’s $500 million investment into Gett competitor Lyft. Auto makers are spending more on startups as the auto market changes.
Google to Increase Size, Frequency of Ads
Alphabet’s Google said it will increase the size of ads that run atop search results and expand ads on Google Maps in an effort to avert slowing revenue growth.
Twitter Tweaks Will Make 140-Character Limit Roomier
Twitter Inc. is sticking with its signature 140-character limit, but the allotment will start to feel a bit longer soon.
Should Homeowners Ban Drones Over Their Property?
The increased use of personal and commercial drones is raising questions about where they should be permitted to fly, and who should make that decision. The FAA estimates drone sales will reach 7 million by 2020. Photo: John Weber for The Wall Street Journal
El Niño Draws to an End
The El Niño weather phenomenon that plagued Asia since the second quarter of 2015 has now ended, Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology said.
Self-Driving Car Startup nuTonomy Raises $16 Million in Funding
An autonomous vehicle startup backed by Ford Motor Co. Chairman Bill Ford has raised $16 million in additional funding with an eye toward launching autonomous taxis in Singapore this autumn.
Spotify Revenue Rises in 2015, But Losses Grow
Spotify AB nearly doubled its revenue in 2015, but losses grew amid continued investment in international expansion.
French Look at Online Ad Dominance of Google, Facebook
France’s competition authority on Monday opened an inquiry into possible antitrust issues in the online-advertising market, saying it will examine the market power of Facebook Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google.
E-Sports Growth Expected to Draw $1B in Revenue
Videogaming as a spectator sport is drawing the attention of mainstream advertisers as they try to capitalize on the spending power of millions of gamers worldwide. Photo: Patrick T. Fallon for The Wall Street Journal
Why the Virtual-Reality Hype is About to Come Crashing Down
Virtual-reality headset makers say 2016 will be the year of VR. Content-creators, however, tell a different story. VR isn’t ready for prime time.
Tencent in Talks With SoftBank for Majority Stake in Game Maker Supercell
Chinese Internet major Tencent is in talks with SoftBank Group to buy the Japanese telecommunications giant’s majority stake in Supercell, Finland-based maker of some of the world’s most popular mobile games.
G-7 Summit: What You Need to Know
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will host the summit of the Group of Seven advanced economies in Ise-Shima, Japan, on Thursday. Here is what you need to know about the meeting. Photo: Prime Minister's Office of Japan
Electric Forces Let Robotic ‘Bees’ Hang Tight
In a new study, scientists describe a miniature flying robot that can perch on a variety of surfaces.
Google Makes Push Into Artificial Intelligence With New Offerings
Google CEO Sundar Pichai unveiled new products and services that use smarter software to make decisions rather than follow instructions, part of a major push into artificial intelligence.
Mitsubishi Motors President to Resign as Japan Car Scandal Engulfs Suzuki
Mitsubishi Motors said its president will step down to take responsibility for a fuel-economy rigging scandal in Japan, while Suzuki Motor admitted to using an improper testing method for its vehicles.