Apple tracking political fights over Texas abortion law, immigration policy: reports
Apple executives signaled to employees this week that they plan to take an active role in discussions on key political issues that have roiled Capitol Hill in recent weeks, including the fight over Texas’ abortion law and current U.S. immigration policy under the Biden administration.
Facebook defends efforts to combat human trafficking, crime after report detailing 'inadequate' action
Facebook spokesman Andy Stone on Thursday defended the tech giant's commitment to preventing harm.
Inspiration4 leader places first-ever sports bet from space
SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission commander Jared Isaacman made even more history Thursday night when he placed the first-ever official sports wagers from space.
Microsoft scraps some passwords: Here's what that means for you
The tech giant created a passwordless sign-in for users, meaning they will no longer need to enter a password in order to gain entry into a Microsoft account.
British Airways flies carbon-neutral flight powered by recycled cooking oil
British Airways announced Wednesday that it had flown its first-ever passenger flight to be powered directly by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Nearly a dozen US senators condemn Google's 'egregious abuse' of 'market power' to silence pro-life ads
Eleven U.S. senators sent a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai condemning his company's "egregious abuse" of its "enormous market power" in silencing pro-life ads promoting abortion pill reversal treatment while allowing abortion providers to advertise abortion pills.
GM extends EV Bolt production halt to mid-October
General Motors Co (GM.N) said on Thursday it will extend a shutdown of a Michigan assembly plant to mid-October following a new recall of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles over battery issues after 12 reported fires.
Senators to investigate Facebook after WSJ report on Instagram's negative effect on mental health
Senators are taking steps to investigate Facebook following reports that it knew Instagram, the company's photo-sharing app, has a negative effect on teens' mental health.
HBO to lose 5M subscribers after exiting Amazon Prime: report
HBO lost approximately five million subscribers this week after the streaming service was removed from Amazon Prime Video’s channels platform, according to a report Wednesday.
Facebook employees flag drug cartels and human traffickers, the company's response is weak
Facebook Employees Flag Drug Cartels and Human Traffickers. The Company’s Response Is Weak, Documents Show.
Fidelity lobbies SEC for Bitcoin ETF
Fidelity Investments is lobbying the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve the financial service company's Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Facebook defends 2018 algorithm changes, blames 'partisan divisions' on history
Three years ago, Facebook executives changed its algorithms to promote "meaningful social interactions" in an effort to encourage users to interact more with friends and family, but internal documents suggest that the change to post rankings may have had the opposite effect.
Elizabeth Holmes trial: Ex-employee says she was rebuffed in attempt to raise alarms
A former Theranos Inc. lab worker testified Wednesday that she raised alarms about the blood-testing startup’s practices with colleagues, managers and even a top executive and a board member but was rebuffed at every turn.
This calculator estimates your risk of getting COVID-19
microCOVID Project is a new online tool helps people calculate their risk of getting COVID-19 based on specific scenarios.
China moves to limit social media, gaming as teens get more addicted and mental health is impacted
TikTok on Tuesday launched a set of new "well-being resources" in light of a report surrounding Instagram that found the photo-sharing app is aware of how it negatively impacts young users.
Google blocks pro-life group Live Action's ads over 'unproven medical claims'
Google abruptly removed pro-life ads pushing a treatment to reverse the abortion pill, a treatment the pro-life group Live Action claims has saved the lives of thousands of unborn babies.
Inspiration4 launch: How to watch
SpaceX's historic Inspiration4 mission is set for liftoff on Wednesday evening.
Fintech startup Pagaya nears $9 billion SPAC deal
Pagaya Technologies Ltd. is close to an agreement to go public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company that would value the financial-technology startup at about $9 billion, said people familiar with the matter.
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.
Silicon Valley split on California recall election
The California recall election to oust Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom over his handling of the pandemic has divided Silicon Valley much like it has the general population.


















