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Rani Molla

Rani Molla

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Rani Molla

    Technology
    Here’s the chart that explains why CBS and Viacom want to mergeHere’s the chart that explains why CBS and Viacom want to merge
    Technology

    They’re big. But not nearly big enough.

    By Rani Molla and Peter Kafka
    Technology
    WhatsApp is now Facebook’s second-biggest property, followed by Messenger and InstagramWhatsApp is now Facebook’s second-biggest property, followed by Messenger and Instagram
    Technology

    How Facebook’s various properties stack up.

    By Rani Molla
    Technology
    Facebook lost daily users for the first time ever in the U.S. and CanadaFacebook lost daily users for the first time ever in the U.S. and Canada
    Technology

    It was a small but negative change to daily active users in Facebook’s most valuable market.

    By Kurt Wagner and Rani Molla
    Technology
    People spent 50 million hours less per day on Facebook last quarterPeople spent 50 million hours less per day on Facebook last quarter
    Technology

    Facebooks says this will benefit the company over the long term.

    By Kurt Wagner and Rani Molla
    Technology
    Netflix parents get a paid year off and Amazon pays for spouses’ parental leaveNetflix parents get a paid year off and Amazon pays for spouses’ parental leave
    Technology

    What major tech companies offer new parents.

    By Rani Molla
    Technology
    Watch: Amazon’s full Super Bowl adWatch: Amazon’s full Super Bowl ad
    Technology

    With cameos by Jeff Bezos, Cardi B, Gordon Ramsay, Rebel Wilson and Sir Anthony Hopkins.

    By Rani Molla
    Technology
    Amazon’s entry into the health care industry, by the numbersAmazon’s entry into the health care industry, by the numbers
    Technology

    This could be Amazon’s biggest challenge yet.

    By Rani Molla
    Technology
    Here’s why the music industry is celebrating again — and here’s why the music industry is still in mourningHere’s why the music industry is celebrating again — and here’s why the music industry is still in mourning
    Technology

    Do you like your streaming glass half-full or half-empty? We have you covered.

    By Rani Molla and Peter Kafka
    Technology
    These publications have the most to lose from Facebook’s new algorithm changesThese publications have the most to lose from Facebook’s new algorithm changes
    Technology

    Those that get the biggest chunk of traffic from Facebook will be hurt most.

    By Rani Molla