Brian Boyle

brian@thedailyupside.com

Brian Boyle (he/him) is a senior reporter at The Daily Upside. His previous media lives include stints at SFGATE and Techmeme, and he’s been published in outlets such as Vice, Slate, and the Los Angeles Times, where he was a contributing writer for the opinion section. He currently lives in Los Angeles and can frequently be found hiking, eating, and hanging around repertory movie theaters.

Consumer

Reynolds American Launches a Nicotine-Free Vape Line

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Reynolds American is launching a new line of nicotine-free flavored vapes. But can Big Tobacco really ditch nicotine?

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Media & Entertainment

A24 Scores Another Valuation Level-Up

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Independent film and TV house A24 scored a $100 million investment at a valuation of $3.5 billion in its second fundraise in as many years.

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Healthcare

Wegovy Finally Gains Regulatory Approval in China

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Novo Nordisk scored approval to sell its Wegovy weight loss drug in China. That’s a big win, but competitors will soon flood in.

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Energy

After Oil, the UAE Wants to be a Renewables Giant

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With oil in decline, Masdar, the United Arab Emirates state-backed renewables company, is on an acquisition shopping spree.

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Media & Entertainment

Does TV News Have a Home in the Streaming Era?

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Big Tech loves movies, TV shows, and live sports. So why has it shown remarkably little appetite for the TV news business?

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Technology

Is Huawei Becoming the Apple of China?

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Huawei may be considering taking a commission on in-app purchases on its native OS — a tactic that’s bore fruit for both Apple and Google.

2 min read
Technology

The DOJ is Coming After Adobe’s Subscription Business

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Adobe got slapped Monday with a lawsuit from the Department of Justice over its allegedly deceitful practices in its subscription business.

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Banking

Big Banks are Falling in Love with Mid-Sized Companies

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Wall Street’s biggest banks are increasingly working with mid-sized companies — much to the chagrin of mid-sized and boutique banks.

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