Google slows handling of Hong Kong police requests as Beijing tightens control
Hong Kong authorities will have to use a new system to obtain information from Google through the U.S. Justice Department's Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, according to the Post.
Pinterest workers stage virtual walkout over discrimination claims
Pinterest workers are staging a virtual walkout after former COO Françoise Brougher filed a lawsuit on Tuesday accusing the company of gender discrimination.
Social distancing robot delivering items to hotel guests
The robots aren't replacing any humans, but they do help ease hotel guests' concerns in the middle of coronavirus.
Airbnb prohibiting guests in UK, France, Spain from renting entire houses, aiming to crack down on house parties
News of the pilot program comes just over a month after Airbnb launched a similar initiative in the U.S.
Corporate America worries WeChat ban could be bad for business
Some businesses that get heavy funding from China are worried about Trump's WeChat ban, saying it is a crucial communication tool.
DoorDash faces injunction to reclassify some workers as employees
San Francisco’s district attorney on Wednesday filed a preliminary injunction against food delivery firm DoorDash to reclassify its contractors as employees, days after a judge granted a similar request in a case against ride-hailing firms Uber and Lyft.
Big tech companies collaborate to protect US election process
Major tech companies have been regularly meeting with government partners.
Cisco lays out restructuring plan as coronavirus crisis forces clients to hold spending
Cisco Systems Inc laid out a restructuring plan, as the coronavirus crisis forced its clients to hold back spending.
Russian company selling Elon Musk, SpaceX-themed iPhone 12 for $5K
Apple has yet to even release the iPhone 12.
Trump administration asks court to dismiss Big Tech's challenge to social media executive order
The Trump administration has filed a motion asking a court to dismiss a lawsuit against the president’s executive order targeting social media companies, calling it a “profound misunderstanding,” according to a copy of the motion seen by Reuters.
TikTok banned on all state electronic devices in Nebraska, Gov. Ricketts says
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts announced Wednesday that the state would block TikTok from all of its electronic devices due to security concerns.
Robinhood trading app hiring ‘hundreds’ in job ramp-up
A surge in day trading has Robinhood rolling out the red carpet for job seekers.
Pandemic hits Lyft ridership, revenue as executives cast its future in California in doubt
Lyft had 8.7 million active riders during the three months ending in July, a 60 percent decline compared to the same period one year ago.
Amazon, Apple, Facebook condemn Trump H1-B visa suspension in court filing
The country's biggest tech companies are condemning the Trump administration's decision to suspend temporary worker visas amid COVID-19.
Zoom calls during coronavirus worsen Americans' distorted body images
Zoom users around the world are reporting that frequent video calls while working remotely are worsening the symptoms of their body dysmorphia.
John Malone's Liberty Global surprises with $7.4B deal to buy Sunrise in latest telecoms combo
The agreed deal reverses Sunrise's failed bid to buy Liberty's Swiss business last year
Appeals court tosses antitrust ruling against Qualcomm
It’s a victory for Qualcomm, since the earlier ruling could have undercut its business by threatening its ability to extract big royalties from phone makers
Android phones to track quakes; California gets alert system
Google worked with California and the U.S. Geological Survey to build the quake alerts into all phones that run the commonplace mobile operating system
Mozilla Firefox parent lays off 250 employees, refocuses business beyond browser
Mozilla CEO Mitchell Baker said the company would refocus on profit-making web products
Tesla announces 5-for-1 stock split as share price surges
The stock split takes effect on Aug. 31.



















