Big Tech
Google, Microsoft, Apple, Meta, Amazon — corporate strategy and products
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Alibaba Wins Temporary Halt on US Military Lobbying Ban
Alibaba caught a break from the US government’s military-linked blacklist—at least for now. A federal judge barred the Pentagon from…
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Offline Rebellion Against Big Tech’s Grip in NYC
Hundreds gathered in Tompkins Square Park for the Summer of Ludd—a weeklong protest against Big Tech’s grip. The event rejects…
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Microsoft Plans Smaller Layoffs Across Key Divisions
Microsoft is gearing up for a new round of layoffs expected to hit less than 2.5% of its global workforce.…
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Vinton Cerf’s Legacy and Retirement from Google at 83
Vinton Cerf, often called one of the internet’s founding architects, is stepping down from his role at Google. At 83,…
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TikTok’s Dublin Shakeup Signals Big Shifts Ahead
TikTok is gearing up for a major shakeup in its European hub. The company plans to cut about 300 jobs…
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Uber Tightens Driver Checks Amid Rising Lawsuits and Safety Concerns
Uber just raised the bar for driver background checks in the US. The company expanded its list of disqualifying criminal…
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Meta Faces Lawsuit Over Whistleblower’s Book and Speech Restrictions
Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former Facebook executive, is suing Meta. She claims the company is trying to silence her after she…
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Google’s Search Reign Faces AI Giants and Legal Shifts
Google still owns a massive chunk of the search world. It controls 90 per cent of global search traffic. But…
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Meta’s AI Push Sparks Employee Revolt and Morale Collapse
Meta’s workforce is unraveling. After slashing 8,000 jobs, the company’s AI ambitions collided with employee fury. The latest attempt to…
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Meta’s Global 13+ Content Controls Tighten Teen Online Experience
Meta just flipped the switch on a global rollout of its 13+ content settings for teens on Instagram, Facebook, and…
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