Apple adds encrypted email service among the default apps on iOS devices Skiff believes choosing privacy online and switching from Big Tech services "needs to be easy." Here's all you need to know. TechRadar · Jun 8, 2023
Tutanota: what is the encrypted email service that just reached 10 million users Tutanota now offers plans with bigger storage and other additional features. Here's the company's journey in fighting against Big Tech. TechRadar · Jun 7, 2023
Facebook, Instagram to block news stories in California if bill passes From Australia to Canada, Big Tech has resisted lawmakers' efforts to force them to pay news publishers for carrying their articles. Now, that battle is playing out in California. WEKU · May 31, 2023
Stephen L. Carter: Supreme Court’s social media ruling is a temporary reprieve Did Big Tech just win big at the US Supreme Court? That seems to be the view of most commentators in the wake of Thursday’s unanimous decision in two cases that had the potential to challenge the so-called liability shield that protects internet service providers from liability for content posted… Tribune News Service · May 20, 2023
Silicon Valley's latest casualty: summer internships Tech summer internships, famous for giving college students a taste of Silicon Valley life, are among the most sought after gigs. This year, there will be fewer of them. Fortune · May 13, 2023
The 14 most brilliant writers strike 2023 signs, including a perfect Mandy Patinkin ‘Princess Bride’ sign These are so brilliant. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 11, 2023
How startups and non-tech firms are attracting laid-off Big Tech workers Startups and non-tech firms are desperate to attract laid-off Big Tech employees. Fortune · Apr 28, 2023
Brexit means double trouble for Big Tech Tech companies must now deal with two powerful regulatory cops in Europe—the EU and the U.K. Fortune · Apr 25, 2023
Big Tech’s Race to Rule Healthcare Big tech companies, such as Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, and Amazon, are working to transform the healthcare industry in a variety of ways. Barchart · Apr 19, 2023
Anti-crypto regulators are blocking the pathway to a digital American dream Without a workable framework for crypto companies and projects, the U.S. risks forfeiting a massive economic opportunity. Fortune · Apr 18, 2023
Laid off by Big Tech, then recruited for contract work — at the same place After losing their jobs at one of Seattle’s biggest tech companies, some workers find themselves facing an unexpected question: Do you want to return to the company that just let you go? Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023
'Penned' tech specialists are earning six-figure salaries to 'do nothing' and string out 10-minute tasks Vanity hiring and task bloating aren't exclusive to Big Tech—developers in the finance industry say they too get massive paychecks for barely any work. Fortune · Apr 7, 2023
Capitol Hill Chews Out TikTok CEO Shou Chew Hearing features calls for bans of short-form video site Multichannel News · Mar 23, 2023
Critics say Big Tech uses trade deals to avoid data privacy laws WASHINGTON — Tech companies are using international trade agreements to conceal software codes behind artificial intelligence programs as well as circumvent U.S. legislation that could curb the industry’s freewheeling use of consumer data, according to lawmakers and advocacy groups. Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023
Roll Call · Mar 21, 2023 Critics say Big Tech uses trade deals to avoid data privacy laws - Roll Call Some Democrats and advocacy groups say Big Tech companies are using international trade deals to circumvent data privacy laws.
Fortune · Mar 14, 2023 Microsoft’s A.I. ethics layoffs send a worrying signal Experts warn disbanding the A.I. ethics and society team could damage Microsoft’s ethical drive.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2023 Report: Meta Plans New Job Cuts Facebook-parent Meta Platforms is planning additional layoffs to be announced in multiple rounds over the next few months, which could match the 13% job cut tally from last year, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday citing people familiar with the matter. Meta let go of 11,000 employees four months…
Fortune · Mar 3, 2023 Big Tech companies aren't afraid of antitrust regulators, but they sure do dance for activist hedge funds To judge by recent multibillion dollar deals, antitrust worries are not causing companies like Amazon or Microsoft to back off big acquisitions. But pressure from activist investors is a different story.
Reason · Feb 27, 2023 Why Big Tech will lose its Supreme Court case on section 230 I only count two votes to ratify Big Tech's sweeping immunity claims
Fortune · Feb 23, 2023 Elon Musk says he’ll open-source Twitter’s algorithm. Here’s why that would change everything Opening up one of Big Tech’s black boxes would break a fundamental taboo.
Reason · Feb 16, 2023 Google, Section 230 & Nohemi Gonzalez Philip Hamburger's Op-Ed at the Federalist on a case to be argued next week
Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2023 Salesforce braces for investor pressures After years of fast growth and costly acquisitions, Salesforce is facing post-pandemic realities that have taken a toll on Big Tech sales and profits.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2023 Google, Apple Disappoint as Tech Earnings Hit by Gloom Google and Apple on Thursday reported downbeat results for the last quarter of 2022 as Amazon beat expectations, but warned that the coming months would be uncertain in a difficult moment for Big Tech. The tech titans posted earnings as shares in Meta skyrocketed a day after it reported better…
StockNews.com · Feb 2, 2023 Big Tech Layoffs Continue -- But Apple Looks the Strongest All of Big Tech is rallying at the moment, and all have laid off employees. This article takes a look at why Apple might be the strongest player of the bunch.
WEKU · Jan 26, 2023 5 takeaways from the massive layoffs hitting Big Tech right now Some 200,000 tech jobs have been lost in what is seen as one of the sharpest downturns in the tech industry's history. Here is what you need to know about the mass layoffs in Silicon Valley.