Jill Biden SOTU guest is CEO of company with deep ties to China, sponsored Beijing Olympics
The White House touted Intel CEO Patrick Gelsinger as one of the first lady's guests in a press release hours before the State of the Union address.
Apple teases online event in March
Reports have speculated that Apple could announce a new iPhone SE and iPad Air with 5G capabilities and at least one new Mac laptop with Apple-designed chips.
Western companies severing ties with Russia over invasion of Ukraine, sanctions
The United States, Canada, European allies, and other countries announced a rash of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including cutting Russian banks from the SWIFT messaging service, banning Russian aircraft, limiting the business dealings of Russian oligarchs, and other measures that will economically isolate the country.
Intel one of Biden’s quivers in spending push
President Biden hopes Intel will bump up its $20 billion investment in Ohio to as much as $100 billion.
Russia invades Ukraine: Socialist-linked social media campaign to 'abolish NATO' defends Putin's aggression
Extremist groups are taking advantage of Russia’s war on Ukraine to amplify anti-NATO messaging and paint Vladimir Putin as a defender against globalism, according to a watchdog group.
Nvidia employee credentials, company data leaked in cybersecurity incident
NVIDIA does not anticipate any disruption to its business or ability to serve its customers as a result of the incident.
Ukraine war: Meta says it will restrict Russian state-owned media RT and Sputnik in Europe amid invasion
Facebook’s parent company will restrict Russian state-owned media in Europe amid the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Montana AG launches investigation into TikTok for allegedly serving harmful content to children
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen launched a comprehensive investigation into TikTok for allegedly serving harmful content to children and for publicly misrepresenting the "dangers" of its social media platform.
Elon Musk says Starlink is active in Ukraine amid internet disruptions
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Saturday evening that the company's Starlink satellites are now active in Ukraine to alleviate some of the connectivity challenges the country is facing amid the Russia invasion.
Intel picks Magdeburg in Germany for new European chip factory
Intel has chosen the east German city of Magdeburg as the site for a new multibillion-euro European chip factory and will make the decision public on March 4, a person familiar with matter told Reuters.
IRS will allow taxpayers to skip facial recognition after privacy backlash
The Internal Revenue Service said Monday that it will allow taxpayers to opt-out of using facial recognition software to verify their identity and access their online accounts as the agency tries to quell widespread backlash.
Crypto expert reveals how long volatility in industry could last
Andrew Durgee, the head of crypto and tokenization at Republic, argued that volatility is the “nature of the industry” and that it will continue, in large part fueled by current geopolitical events.
US preps big banks for Russian cyberattacks amid Ukraine crisis
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate, U.S. banks are being put on notice.
'Robocalling telemarketer' facing record $45 million fine from FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is proposing a $45 million fine for a Florida-based company it says has been making illegal robocalls
Spotify’s deal with Joe Rogan is reportedly worth ‘at least’ $200 million ‘with the possibility of more’
Joe Rogan is the #1 podcaster for Spotify thanks to his show "The Joe Rogan Experience."
Justice Department probing supply-chain disruptions, targeting companies exploiting the crisis to charge more
The Justice Department and FBI will be investigating entities that may be exploiting supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the DOJ announced Thursday.
Amazon suspends Black Lives Matter from charity program as controversy swirls around group's finances
AmazonSmile, the retail giant’s charity program, has reportedly removed the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLMGNF) from its website amid questions about the group’s financial transparency.
FBI forming crypto enforcement team
The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday that it is launching a specialized team tasked with enforcement of cryptocurrency "exploitation."
Jeff Bezos' new yacht in Netherlands under fire, thousands RSVP to throw eggs at it
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is the world’s richest man, and he commissioned the world’s largest sailing yacht — so big that in order to get it out to sea, he’s offering to pay to take apart and reassemble a historic bridge that it needs to pass to get out of Rotterdam.
Olympic partner Airbnb silent on Uyghur genocide, previously championed voting and Kenosha shooting victims
Lodging and accommodations rental service Airbnb is never afraid to speak up about injustice – unless it's China.



















