August 2019 – MANHATTAN BUSINESS TV

Ex-Uber exec charged with theft of Google trade secrets

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Business TV

Anthony Levandowski, a former Uber exec who oversaw its self-driving efforts, was charged by federal prosecutors on Tuesday with 33 counts of theft and attempted theft of trade secrets from his former employer, Google. He self-surrendered to law enforcement following the indictment, according to a law enforcement official. Levandowski, a star tech executive, was at the center of a high-profile lawsuit filed by Google against Uber in 2017. Google accused Levandowski, one of the founding…

A vaccine against cancer? These dogs are the first patients

Posted on August 20, 2019August 28, 2019 by Business TV

Researchers are testing a vaccine to prevent or delay cancer in 800 pet dogs. If it works, clinical trials in humans could be next. CNN Business video.

Here’s how YouTubers make money off platform

Posted on August 19, 2019August 28, 2019 by Business TV

From merchandise to donations, content creators on YouTube have found plenty of ways to generate income beyond ad revenue. CNN Business video.

Harry Markopolos explains fraud accusations against GE

Posted on August 16, 2019August 28, 2019 by Business TV

General Electric is fighting back after the company was accused of fraud and its stock experienced its worst one-day percentage drop since April 2008. Harry Markopolos, who is famous for blowing the whistle on Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme in 2008, accused GE of orchestrating a massive fraud. CNN Business video