Page 13 - Big Tech

A big privacy move by Apple, a big shakeup in the mobile ad market

As part of iOS 14.5, Apple will seek user permission for each app that wants to track usage data. It's all great for privacy but ad networks and social media platforms may see spending shrink.

Facebook rules are internally inconsistent, says oversight board leader

Michael McConnell's comments follow panel's decision to leave in place a ban on Donald Trump for his posts surrounding the storming of the US Capitol.

Alibaba freezes executive pay rises amid China's big-tech crackdown: report

This is in an effort to preserve its workforce amid a regulatory clampdown: report

European Union hits Apple with music streaming charge in boost for Spotify

Apple found itself in the European Commission's crosshairs after Sweden-based Spotify complained two years ago

Technology giants Facebook and Apple double their profits

Apple said its revenues soared by 54 percent to $89.6 billion, a record for the March quarter that meant Apple sold more than $1 billion on average each day

Amazon to raise pay for more than 500,000 workers to attract more workers

Amazon has been criticised for not paying its workers enough

Apple ships record over 1 million iPhones in India in first quarter 2021

The firm is continuing its dream run in India

Wall Street edges higher at open ahead of big tech earnings season

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.74 points, or 0.00%, at the open to 34,044.23

Apple announces plans for first East Coast campus in North Carolina

The move expected is to bring at least 3,000 new jobs to the state

Facebook begins testing advertisements on short video offering Reels

The firm looks to help brands better engage with relevant audiences.

Internet cos need positive regulatory framework: Facebook India head

Facebook India Head Ajit Mohan said there is a need for a "forward-looking and positive regulatory framework" for internet companies

Fine, thank you, says Alibaba Group after China's $2.8-billion penalty

It's a sign of how odd China's crackdown on the power of big tech has been compared with the rest of the world

Making of Bidenomics

The idea of a global minimum tax rate has merits

GameStop's strong stock performance triggered board director's exit

Giving up the board seat allows Wolf to sell GameStop shares for his investors without restrictions to meet redemption requests

Monetising content

Wikipedia's new initiative will make it more sustainable

US Congress to press Big Tech CEOs over hate speech, misinformation

The CEOs of social media giants Facebook, Twitter and Google face a new grilling by Congress, one focused on their efforts to prevent their platforms from spreading falsehoods and inciting violence

Future shock: New rules needed for the new world, but who will write them?

How should personal data be used and not used? What about the disintermediated media that has teamed up with Big Tech to re-invent politics by spreading post-truth and hate mail, wonders T N Ninan

Google to invest over $7 billion in US offices, data centers this year

This comes as the firm takes on a surge in internet traffic after pandemic restrictions drove more users and advertisers online

Facebook gets tougher with groups that violate its community guidelines

Facebook has announced new measures to prevent its interest-based forums called Groups from spreading harmful content

Google gets into sleep surveillance with new Nest Hub screen

Google's next internet-connected home device will test whether consumers trust the company enough to let it snoop on their sleep.