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.
Elon Musk teases buying more companies, including Coca-Cola... to add back the cocaine
Following his purchase of Twitter for $44 billion, Tesla CEO Elon Musk teased buying more iconic American companies in order to ostensibly restore them – even suggesting that he might buy Coca-Cola in order to reintroduce cocaine into the ingredients of the soft drink.
Twitter says 'fluctuations in follower counts' are not automated
Republicans' surge in followers on Twitter – parallel with a noticeable drop in many Democrats' follower counts – are 'organic,' according to the social media site.
Dems slam 'dangerous influence' of billionaires, call Musk an 'oligarch' after Twitter buyout
Prominent Democrats are reacting to news that Tesla CEO Elon Musk has purchased Twitter by railing against the influence of billionaires in society.
Elon Musk deal saved Twitter: FCC commissioner
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr argues Twitter's previous restrictions on the "free exchange" of ideas put our democratic way of life in danger.
Activision Blizzard revenue falls as Call of Duty demand sputters
Activision Blizzard Inc.‘s first-quarter sales and profit plunged as demand for its Call of Duty videogame franchise fell. Microsoft is about to acquire the company.
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey responds to Musk takeover: 'Elon is the singular solution I trust'
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey responded to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter on Monday, suggesting that he supports the move.
NAACP urges Musk to keep Trump off Twitter, ACLU warns of so much power for one person
As news of the $44 billion purchase of Twitter by Elon Musk reverberated through the social media world, the NAACP urged the Tesla CEO to rid the platform of hate speech and falsehoods and to keep in place a ban on former President Donald Trump.
Joe Rogan claims Spotify controversy led to 2 million in subscriber growth
Joe Rogan claimed he gained subscribers during his most recent online controversies. Rogan received criticism for using the n-word and his COVID-19 stances.
Semiconductor chip shortage challenges several industries
A semiconductor chip shortage across the U.S. is putting several industries in a tough spot.


















