Truth Social does not ‘want to be beholden to Google': Devin Nunes
Trump Media and Technology Group CEO Devin Nunes noted on Friday that Truth Social is attempting to build its own ad platform “because we don't want to be beholden to Google.”
GOP-led legislation would force breakup of Google’s ad business
A bipartisan group of senators led by Utah Republican Mike Lee introduced legislation Thursday that would take aim at conflicts of interest in the advertising technology industry and force Google to break up its dominant online-ad business.
Ford CEO Jim Farley to interview Tom Brady and Jimmy Kimmel on his new Spotify podcast
Ford CEO Jim Farley is hosting a seven-episode podcast called "Drive" on Spotify that will feature him interviewing celebrity car enthusiasts.
Netflix lays off 150 employees amid subscriber losses
Netflix said layoffs were primarily driven by "business needs" and would affect "mostly U.S.-based' personnel.
U.S. officials warn about North Korean IT workers posing as freelance contractors
U.S. officials are warnings private companies that North Korean IT workers are attempting to do remote contract work with businesses and funnel the proceeds back to Kim Jong Un’s regime.
Texas man gets 5 years in prison for massive PayPal credentials scam
An Austin man was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday for buying credentials for 38,000 compromised PayPal accounts then using those credentials to steal money from the accounts' owners, the Department of Justice announced.
Disney executives tout strong results on second quarter earnings call, remain silent about Florida dispute
Disney executives touted strong subscriber growth for its Disney+ streaming platform and a robust rebound in attendance at the company's U.S. theme parks in an earnings call on Wednesday.
Russian hackers 'ramping up efforts' after cyberattack shut down Ukraine internet connections, Musk warns
Russia carried out a cyberattack early on in its invasion of Ukraine, cutting off from the internet thousands of modems throughout Europe, officials from the U.S., Great Britain, Canada, Estonia and the European Union announced Tuesday. SpaceX founder Elon Musk, whose Starlink satellites have helped ensure Ukrainians' access to the internet amid Russia's invasion, warned that Kremlin forces are “ramping up their efforts."
Microsoft unveils new managed cybersecurity offerings
The offerings are included as part of the tech giant's new service category, Microsoft Security Experts, which combines human-led services with expert-trained technology to help organizations achieve better security outcomes.
Musk, Bezos, Gates lose billions in net worth in tech downturn
Three big-name tech billionaires have been hit with sizable blows to their net worth as the technology sector has soured in recent days.
Facebook parent company Meta opens first store in California
Facebook parent company Meta has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in California to serve as a showroom for its latest technology and consumer products.
GOP primary voters overwhelmingly want Congress to crack down on Big Tech, survey finds
Republican primary voters by a large margin want action from Congress to regulate Big Tech giants, a new poll finds.
SEC ramps up hiring to combat cryptocurrency fraud
The regulator's Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit will add 20 new employees, including supervisors, investigative staff attorneys, trial counsels and fraud analysts
Former Amazon employee sues company, alleges she was fired for getting 'long COVID'
A former Amazon employee sued the company Monday, claiming she was wrongly fired from her job and was told to pay back $12,000 in wages after coming down with “long COVID.”
Biden FCC nominee prompts new questions on rural internet access
President Joe Biden’s nominee to serve on the Federal Communications Commission could come with yet another caveat regarding a battle between billionaires Elon Musk and Michael Dell over spectrum for internet access.
Activision's Kotick could see windfall in purchase
Bobby Kotick, the chief executive of Activision Blizzard Inc., could walk away with as much as $520 million after Microsoft Corp. completes its planned purchase of the videogame company.
Amazon, Intel shares fall on results, forecasts
Amazon reported its first quarterly loss since 2015. The online retailer and Intel both issued forecasts that missed the mark.
‘Schitt’s Creek’ to move from Netflix to Hulu after Disney streamer takes over rights
After streaming on Netflix, all six seasons of the Emmy-winning comedy series will shift to Hulu Oct. 3, after the Disney-backed streamer announced it had taken over rights to the popular show.
Activision Blizzard shareholders approve proposed $68.7B sale to Microsoft
The deal is expected to close in fiscal year 2023, subject to customary closing conditions and the completion of a regulatory review.
FCC commissioner shoots down 'absurd' claim that the federal government can block Musk's Twitter purchase
Brendan Carr, a commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), rejected the Open Markets Institute's claim that the FCC has the authority to block Tesla CEO Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, in part because Musk also owns Starlink.