Chip shortage forces more production cuts by GM, Ford
The shutdowns likely will crimp dealer inventory of vehicles made at the plants
US sanctions Chinese computer makers in widening tech fight
The latest penalties block access to U.S. technology for researchers and manufacturers that build supercomputers used by the Chinese military
Amazon takes early lead as union vote count gets underway
A winner may not be determined until Friday
Global IT spending expected to rise 8.4% to $4.1T this year
Companies world-wide are expected to spend $4.1 trillion on IT this year, up 8.4% from 2020 and regaining the pace of corporate IT growth before Covid-19 brought much of the global economy to a standstill.
Robinhood failed to disclose certain trade executions to public feed
Brokerages are required to report all their trades to trade execution facilities
US government, states ask judge to deny Facebook's request to dismiss lawsuits
The FTC and states accused Facebook of breaking antitrust law to keep smaller competitors at bay and snapping up rivals
Amazon contests hundreds of ballots amid union vote in Alabama: report
Amazon has challenged hundreds of ballots amid the company's closely watched union election in Alabama, according to reports.
Russian lawmaker eyes Zoom ban if it halts sales to state institutions
A lawmaker from Russia's ruling party floated the idea of banning Zoom on Wednesday after the video conferencing company reportedly told its distributors to stop selling subscriptions to Russian state institutions
Uber announces $250M driver stimulus package amid post-COVID driver shortage
Uber on Wednesday announced a $250 million driver stimulus package aimed at incentivizing new workers as the company faces a post-pandemic driver shortage.
Ohio secretary of state calls Apple CEO Tim Cook's idea for voting on iPhones 'preposterous'
EXCLUSIVE: Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said he "aggressively" opposes Americans casting ballots via their mobile devices, after Apple CEO Tim Cook suggested this week that voters should be able to vote on iPhones.
UPS to buy electric aircraft to boost package delivery speed in small, medium markets
The aircraft is "suited to more quickly and sustainably transport time-sensitive deliveries."
Working from home is best, worst in these states in 2021: report
Personal finance website WalletHub ranked all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. based on how well equipped they are for remote work.
Lawmakers call YouTube Kids a 'wasteland of vapid' content
A House subcommittee is investigating YouTube Kids, saying the Google-owned video service feeds children inappropriate material in “a wasteland of vapid, consumerist content" so it can serve them ads
Suspected China hack of Microsoft shows signs of prior reconnaissance
Fears of national security linger as U.S. government officials suspect Chinese hackers' potential in performing cyberattacks is of great concern and could be detrimental to thousands of small businesses, schools, and organizations susceptible to future attacks.
Uber considers ending fare-setting policy for California drivers: report
Uber started testing fare-setting and destination viewing for drivers in January 2020 as a way to side step California’s gig worker law, AB5, which requires companies to treat gig workers like employees.
Apple CEO Tim Cook hopes Parler returns to App Store
Earlier this year, the app had been suspended from Apple and Google's app stores and kicked off of Amazon's web-hosting service for its ties to the siege on the U.S. Capitol.
Supreme Court rules for Google in software copyright dispute with Oracle over Android devices
The Supreme Court Monday ruled in Google's favor, deciding that the tech giant's use of lines of code that was copyrighted by Oracle was permitted as "fair use."
How AI can make weather forecasting less cloudy
AI will work to strengthen existing weather forecasting methods by improving efficiency and making more timely weather predictions, as well as enhancing location accuracy.
Venture Capitalist Keith Rabois is leading 'big tech' scions in Miami fitness bubble
Fintech executive Keith Rabois putting in sweat equity hosting a Barry's Bootcamp workout in Miami where he moved with the mass 'tech exodus' during the pandemic.
Verizon 5G technology speeding up businesses
Verizon Business CEO Tami Erwin discusses the expansion of its AWS partnership in 5G and mobile edge computing.



















