Jan.20 — ASML Holding NV Chief Executive Officer Peter Wennink says the chip industry needs to deal with the global semiconductor supply shortage. He spoke on “Bloomberg Markets: European Open” after the firm, a crucial supplier to Samsung Electronics Co. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, reported first-quarter results which beat analyst expectations.
Month: January 2021
May.25 — Amazon continues to open brick-and-mortar bookstores around the U.S. The most recent can be found on the west side of Manhattan. Bloomberg Gadfly’s Shira Ovide took a trip to check out the newest bookstore on the block.
Jul.31 — Despite the hype, virtual reality systems such as Oculus Rift and HTC Vive have seen sluggish sales. But one east coast company is convinced that VR will grow if it brings people together. Bloomberg’s Anne Mostue goes inside MindTrek VR’s new virtual reality arena, located outside Boston, to test it out.
Dec.02 — Blackberry Ltd. announced a partnership with Amazon.com Inc. to create standardized vehicle data across all models of cars. Blackberry Chief Executive Officer John Chen discusses what the partnership with Amazon means for the company’s future on “Bloomberg Technology.”
Aug.27 — Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak comments on the antitrust scrutiny of big tech companies and Facebook Inc.’s foray into cryptocurrencies. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Taylor Riggs on “Bloomberg Technology.”
Jan.07 — Sofi Chief Executive Officer Anthony Noto talks about why he’s taking the company public through a SPAC and his plans for more mergers in the future. He speaks with Emily Chang on “Bloomberg Technology.”
Jan.07 — Elon Musk, the outspoken entrepreneur behind Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, is now the richest person on the planet. He passes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to take the top spot on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Jan.04 — Bitpay Chief Commercial Officer Sonny Singh discusses Bitcoin prices retreating from record highs but believing it will reach $45K within the next month. He speaks with Emily Chang on “Bloomberg Technology.”
Apr.27 — Kristo Kaarmann, TransferWise Ltd. chief executive officer, discusses the company’s new multicurrency online account and the growing demand for its services. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Selina Wang on “Bloomberg Technology.”