Florida free speech law sees support from 11 states as Alabama joins legal fight against Big Tech
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined 10 other attorneys general in submitting an appeal in support of what Marshall describes as a Florida “free speech law under assault by Big Tech.”
TikTok launches mental health resources amid Instagram backlash
TikTok detailed a new effort to provide resources for those struggling with mental health or body image issues on Tuesday, an initiative that was announced as rival platform Instagram faces scrutiny over its potentially negative impact on teenage users.
Instagram acknowledges app can harm teens' self-esteem in response to report
Facebook recognizes how harmful its photo-sharing app, Instagram, can be for teen girls' self-esteem, according to company documents obtained by The Wall Street Journal.
Samsung decision on new US chip plant location 'imminent' -Texas county judge
A decision by Samsung Electronics on the location of its new $17 billion U.S. chip plant was imminent, the judge for Texas' Williamson County, which is in the running for the new factory, said on Thursday.
Portnoy holding these stocks after riding pandemic high
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy provided insight into what stocks he owns.
The 'Jeopardy!' franchise is in a PR and financial crisis
Sony Pictures Entertainment confirmed to Fox News it had fired its new Jeopardy! host and executive producer, Mike Richards.
Justin Bieber is officially the most listened to artist on Spotify ever
The public has spoken and it seems Justin Bieber is the reigning king of music streaming on Spotify.
How the ‘Jeopardy!’ host succession plan unraveled
Nine months ago, Sony Pictures Entertainment executives thought they had an ideal successor for “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek in Ken Jennings, a former contestant who held the record for longest winning streak on the game show, people close to the program said.
Toshiba in talks with four investment firms for strategic ideas
Toshiba Corp is in talks with at least four global private equity firms including KKR & Co Inc and Blackstone Inc to seek their ideas for its new strategy, three sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Biden calls on private tech sector to help 'raise the bar on cybersecurity'
President Biden on Wednesday called on the private tech sector to “raise the bar on cybersecurity” in the United States.
Parler CEO slams social media for giving 'free rein' to Middle East terrorist groups
Parler CEO George Farmer slammed social media on Wednesday for giving “free rein” to Middle East terrorist groups, saying on Wednesday that he has no qualms about banning the Taliban from his platform.
The world’s hottest smartphone brand is Chinese – and it isn’t Huawei
U.S. sanctions have pummeled Huawei Technologies Co.’s smartphone business. A different Chinese tech company is reaping the benefits.
South Korea's LG Chem shares dive on GM electric car recall
GM on Friday expanded its recall of Bolt electric vehicles (EVs) due to fire risk from what it called battery manufacturing defects, saying the recall would cost $1 billion and that it would seek reimbursement from LG.
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn taking steps to protect Afghan users from Taliban targeting
Tech companies like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn were working this week to secure the accounts of Afghans at risk of being targeted by the Taliban, which has taken over the country, according to reports.
Samsung leader Jay Y. Lee released from jail on parole
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y.
Facebook whistleblower turned down $64G severance package that would have bought her silence: report
Former Facebook data scientist turned whistleblower Sophie Zhang, who was fired from the social media giant last year, turned down a $64,000 severance package that would have bought her silence, according to a new report.
Facebook beats on earnings and revenue, but warns growth will slow in second half of the year
Facebook beat analysts' expectations in the second quarter, but issued a warning to investors in announcing the results.
Apple delaying return to office until October or beyond: Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook says employees of the firm will not be asked to return to the office until at least October.
Google revenue surges as online advertising market thrives
Google’s parent company flexed its digital dominance, reporting its highest quarter ever for sales and profit behind a gusher of online advertising from businesses vying for customers across reopened economies.
Ex-eBay employee sentenced to 18 months for cyberstalking campaign
A former eBay employee has been sentenced to a year and a half behind bars after pleading guilty to taking part in a harassment campaign against a Massachusetts couple along with other former employees of the auction site.



















