Tech giants on board to bust online scams: UK govt
Eleven global tech giants have pledged to do more to tackle the scourge of online scammers, the UK government said on Thursday, billing the promise as a world first.
Nov 30, 2023
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How big tech generated billions in fines... then didn't pay them
Rarely a month goes by without big tech companies getting fined for price fixing, squashing competitors or misusing data, but it can take years before they pay a penny.
Nov 19, 2023
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2 environmentalists who were targeted by a hacking network say the public is the real victim
Two environmentalists told a federal judge Thursday that the public was the real victim of a global computer hacking campaign that targeted those fighting big oil companies to get the truth out about global warming.
Nov 17, 2023
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When sticking with old technology can be a strategic move
Technological innovation—especially disruptive innovation—is often heralded as the best strategy for a company. But new research published in Strategic Management Journal found that as competitors adopt new technology ...
Nov 16, 2023
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UK govt urges food delivery firms to step up vetting
The UK government on Tuesday urged online food delivery platforms such as Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo to step up driver vetting to protect people and prevent unauthorized immigrants working illegally.
Nov 14, 2023
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Charging ahead: Dutch eye boost to 'fast charger' EV network
At a service station near Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, a steady stream of motorists charge up their electric vehicles at "ultra-fast" power points. The whole process takes less than 20 minutes.
Oct 31, 2023
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General Motors delays electric pickup truck production at plant near Detroit as US EV demand slows
General Motors will delay electric pickup truck production at a factory near Detroit due to slowing U.S. demand for electric vehicles, to better manage its capital investments, and to make some engineering changes.
Oct 17, 2023
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TSMC applies for 'permanent' permit to export US equipment to China factory
Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC said Friday it has applied for—and expects to receive—permanent authorization from Washington to allow the export of US chip-making equipment to its China-based factory.
Oct 13, 2023
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ChatGPT maker value rockets in funding talks: report
The value placed on startup OpenAI has rocketed to between $80 billion and $90 billion in talks with potential investors, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
Sep 27, 2023
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Amazon says its increasing pay for contracted delivery drivers
Amazon says it's boosting pay for contracted drivers who deliver millions of packages to customers every day.
Sep 13, 2023
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