Amy Whetzel works in her boat, Miranda, anchored in Mayo, Maryland, about an hour’s drive form the US capital. Commuting to and from the office five times a week? “It’s…
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Meta’s Zuckerberg shakes off Apple Vision Pro: report
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg is reported to have told employees that Quest virtual reality gear is meant to be affordable and social, which appears to be a different approach than…
UK clamps down on cryptocurrency sector
Under the new rules, companies promoting crypto products or services in Britain must from October give a clear warning that customers could lose money in “high risk” investments. Britain’s financial…
Senators call on TikTok CEO to explain ‘inaccurate’ statements about how company manages US data
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., left, and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., right speak during a hearing, Oct. 5, 2021, in Washington. The two U.S. senators are asking TikTok to explain what…
Air travel to soar near record in 2023: industry group
Airlines are expected to be back in the green this year, with net profits totalling $9.8 billion. Airlines will return to profit and fly a near-record 4.35 billion passengers this…
Apple is expected to unveil a sleek, pricey headset. Is it the device VR has been looking for?
Apple CEO Tim Cook discusses the Apple Watch at the Apple event at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015. If Apple unveils a widely…
California law would make tech giants pay for news
A bill making its way through the California state legislature would mandate that internet giants pay news agencies monthly ‘journalism usage fees’ based on viewing of stories via their platforms.…
YouTube scraps 2020 US election misinformation policy
YouTube’s updated policy, which goes into effect immediately, comes as tech platforms grapple with a key issue in a hyperpolarized political environment in the United States. YouTube will stop removing…
Twitter executive responsible for content safety resigns after Elon Musk criticism
Twitter logos hang outside the company’s offices in San Francisco, Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. Ella Irwin, a top Twitter executive responsible for safety and content moderation, has left the company.…
Apple’s retail plans will push company deeper into China, overhaul US stores
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Apple Inc. is working on plans to expand and revitalize its retail chain, aiming to push deeper into China and other parts of Asia while overhauling…
