Short on alternatives, fans trash Twitter's Trump ban — on Twitter
Friends, family and advisers to Donald Trump have been bitterly complaining that Twitter's ban of the president after his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol amounts to an assault on free speech by radical leftists. Ironically, given the enormous influence of the platform, they have aired ...
Apple and Amazon remove Parler after use in U.S. Capitol riots
Parler, which is popular with extremist groups seeking an alternative to more mainstream social media sites, has come under fire since the storming of the Capitol by a pro-Trump mob.
Big Tech's stealth push to influence the Biden administration
The moves come as a pushback against tech firms from progressive groups and regulators grows.
Big Tech turns its lobbyists loose on Europe, alarming regulators
As the European Union has become the global leader in tech regulation, companies have increasingly focused on Brussels in hopes of choking off stiffer rules.
Amazon unions around the world plan Black Friday protests
The company has a history of guarding against unions’ influence, posting a job listing in September for an analyst to research "labor organizing threats against the company.”
AI speakers play growing role in daily life of Japan's seniors and disabled
The devices have found popularity with older people and those with disabilities.
Amazon's Japan unit to return ¥2 billion to suppliers, FTC says
The cash will be distributed to 1,400 suppliers after they shouldered part of the costs to cover discounts.
Amazon's Japan unit submits set of reforms to antitrust watchdog
The law prohibits companies from abusing their superior positions to illicitly earn profits from other parties by making demands, including for money.
Publishers ask Apple CEO for same app store deal given to Amazon
Details of a special deal struck between Apple services chief Eddy Cue and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos are being sought.
Toyota and Amazon expand tie-up with eye on future car technology
The auto giant aims to implement AWS's data analysis throughout the company and use it to help advance progress toward the carmaker's mobility technologies.
SoftBank bets $3.9 billion on U.S. giants, from Amazon to Tesla
SoftBank is expanding investment activities from private startups to publicly traded equities at a time the biggest technology stocks are near record highs.
