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Short on alternatives, fans trash Twitter's Trump ban — on Twitter

World / Politics Jan 10, 2021

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

World Jan 10, 2021

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.

Bolstered by pandemic, tech titans face growing scrutiny

Business / Tech | FOCUS Dec 28, 2020

Bolstered by pandemic, tech titans face growing scrutiny

In the year of the lockdown, the likes of Apple and Amazon have been involved in everything from setting up video meetings to doing our shopping for us.

Big Tech's stealth push to influence the Biden administration

World / Politics Dec 22, 2020

Big Tech's stealth push to influence the Biden administration

by Nandita Bose

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

Business Dec 14, 2020

Big Tech turns its lobbyists loose on Europe, alarming regulators

by Adam Satariano and Matina Stevis-Gridneff

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

Business / Corporate Nov 27, 2020

Amazon unions around the world plan Black Friday protests

by Amy Thomson and Matt Day

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

National Sep 29, 2020

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

Business Sep 10, 2020

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

Business / Corporate Sep 4, 2020

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

Business / Corporate Aug 21, 2020

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

Business / Corporate Aug 18, 2020

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

Business / Corporate Aug 18, 2020

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.

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