Microsoft enters the next generation with Windows 11
Microsoft is headed into the next generation with the official unveiling of the Windows 11 operating system.
US investing in China’s emerging technologies ‘converts into military power’: Atlas Organization founder
Taiwan's foreign minister issued a warning that “we need to prepare” for a possible military conflict with China, which has invested in weaponry.
Spanish court OKs extradition of McAfee to the US
Spain’s National Court has approved the extradition of detained antivirus software entrepreneur John McAfee to the United States, where he is wanted on tax-related criminal charges that carry a prison sentence of up to 30 years.
Big Tech faces new onslaught on Capitol Hill as lawmakers push package of antitrust bills
Big Tech is under mounting pressure on Capitol Hill as lawmakers take up a series of sweeping new antitrust bills that could break up some of Silicon Valley's most powerful companies.
How Big Tech created a data 'treasure trove' for police
When U.S. law enforcement officials need to cast a wide net for information, they’re increasingly turning to the vast digital ponds of personal data created by Big Tech companies via the devices and online services that have hooked billions of people around the world.
Amazon Prime Day powers biggest day for online spending
Online spending in the U.S. hit a one-day record high for the year on Monday, the first of Amazon's two-day Prime Day sale event, according to the Adobe Digital Economy Index.
Jim Jordan doubts Dem commitment to Big Tech crackdown: They 'applauded' when Facebook banned Trump
Congressman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, joined Fox Business' “Kudlow” on Tuesday to discuss the approach on how to break up Big Tech's grip on conservative censorship.
Bitcoin owner Senator Lummis supports cryptocurrency regulations: 'I want a level playing field'
Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R- Wyo., told "Varney & Co." on Tuesday that she supports regulations for cryptocurrencies because she wants a "level playing field"
Democrats are ‘trying to short circuit’ Big Tech legislation: Blackburn
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., on Democrats cracking down on tech giants.
EU investigates Google's conduct in digital ad tech sector
Google faces a fresh antitrust investigation from European Union regulators.
Microsoft stock hits record as Windows reveal approaches
Microsoft is set to deliver a Windows update on Thursday exciting investors and users.
Rep. Jordan blasts Microsoft as ‘out to get conservatives’ just like other big tech companies
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, sent a letter to Microsoft president Brad Smith on Monday, alleging that while it has largely escaped the notice of House Democrats, the company is among the Big Tech companies "out to get conservatives."
Facebook, Alphabet keep rising; Apple, Netflix fade
After the swift downturn of early 2020, shares of Facebook Inc., FB -2.04% Apple Inc., AAPL -1.01% Amazon.com Inc., AMZN -0.07% Netflix Inc. NFLX 0.49% and Google parent Alphabet Inc. GOOG -0.64% recovered more quickly than the broad stock market. Then they pushed higher, ultimately powering the S&P 500 to a 16% gain for 2020.
Minnesota man refuses to provide fingerprints, gets fired for it
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing a Minnesota firm on behalf of Henry Harrington, of Mound, who was sacked for refusing the company’s requirement to be fingerprinted on religious grounds.
Canon will only let smiling employees into its Chinese office: report
Japanese camera company Canon has apparently installed artificial intelligence tools that recognize smiles at one of its Chinese offices, according to reports.
Google's adtech business set to face formal EU probe by year-end: sources
Alphabet unit Google could face its biggest regulatory threat, with EU antitrust regulators set to open a formal investigation into its lucrative digital advertising business before the end of the year, said people familiar with the matter.
Lawsuit bashes Pornhub for profiting off illegal activity, unconsented sex
More than 30 women on Thursday filed a lawsuit alleging Pornhub and its parent company, Mindgeek, profited from videos showing non-consensual sex.
Senate proposes 25% tax credit for semiconductor manufacturing
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Thursday proposed a 25% tax credit for investments in semiconductor manufacturing as Congress works to increase U.S. chip production.
Chinese apps could face subpoenas or bans under Biden order
President Joe Biden's executive order aimed at safeguarding Americans' sensitive data would force some Chinese apps to take tougher measures to protect private information if they want to remain in the U.S. market, according to people familiar with the matter.
Big Tech critic Lina Khan signals no-nonsense approach as she assumes top regulatory role
President Biden’s choice to head the Federal Trade Commission Lina Khan signaled her willingness to take on big tech in a Twitter post following her confirmation.



















