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.
Why workplace vaccine mandates aren’t widespread — yet
Companies are encouraging their workers to get vaccinated as Covid-19 cases climb again, but few are making shots required.
US preps semiconductor factory plans amid shortage: EXCLUSIVE
The Biden administration is moving forward with plans to potentially build several semiconductor plants in the U.S. to increase chip production amid a global shortage.
Intel CEO says chip shortage could last until 2023
One of the leading voices in the semiconductor industry sees the chip-supply problems stretching as far as 2023.
Desperate Employers Are Calling Job Applicants from Years Ago
In recent months, as the economy has reopened, millions of U.S. workers have found themselves besieged by unlikely suitors, including companies that spurned them with no reply years ago.
Bill Gates opens up about divorce at 'summer camp for billionaires,' blames himself: report
Bill Gates opened up about his divorce from Melinda Gates during an annual exclusive conference for billionaires and some of the most powerful people in sports, technology and media where one witness said the Microsoft founder was on the verge of tears.
Samsung Electronics flags 53% jump in profit, tops estimates
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Wednesday reported a likely 53% jump in second-quarter operating profit, beating market estimates on the back of strong chip prices and demand despite lower smartphone sales.
Samsung Electronics Q2 profit likely up 38% on strong chip prices
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd likely saw a 38% surge in profit for the April-June quarter thanks to strong chip prices and demand spurred by a pandemic-led consumer appetite for electronics as well as recovering investment in data centers.
IBM's Jim Whitehurst out as president
IBM announced Friday that Jim Whitehurst is no longer president of the company after 14 months at the helm, but will stay on as a senior advisor to the executive leadership team.



















