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.
SpaceX launches GPS satellite aboard reused rocket for US Space Force
SpaceX has successfully launched the fifth GPS satellite for the U.S. military.
SpaceX threatened with arrests in Texas over obstructing roadways
Authorities in Cameron County, Texas have reportedly accused local SpaceX staff of violating state law by prohibiting access to public roads.
Texans fearing outages rush to purchase generators as grid operator urges electricity conservation
Texans scared of summer power outages are reportedly rushing to purchase generators.
Banks, airlines in Australia, US report tech outages; some blame service provider: reports
Several major banks, airlines and other businesses in Australia and the U.S. reportedly experienced website outages and other problems overnight – with some reportedly blaming a common service provider.
Microsoft names CEO Satya Nadella board chairman
Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Satya Nadella will also assume the role of company chairman, the software giant said Wednesday.
Putin denies Russian officials behind cyberattacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday denied that Russian officials were behind the multitude of cyberattacks that have struck U.S. corporations in recent months.
SpaceX ignored multiple FAA warnings about December Starship launch: report
Elon Musk's SpaceX ignored several warnings from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding safety regulations for its Starship SN8 launch in December 2020.
More than 1B CVS records exposed in March 2021
More than 1 billion records connected to CVS Health were posted on a non-password-protected database in March, new research shows.
Apple struggles in push to make health care its greatest legacy
Apple Inc. chief executive Tim Cook has said the company’s greatest contribution to mankind will be in health. So far, some Apple initiatives aimed at broadly disrupting the health care sector have struggled to gain traction,



















