Microsoft says it warned Bill Gates about flirting in 2008
Microsoft executives in 2008 warned Bill Gates to stop sending flirtatious emails to a female employee but dropped the matter after he told them he would stop, the company revealed Monday.
Amazon hiring 150K seasonal workers in US amid holiday hiring surge
Amazon's seasonal hires can get sign-on bonuses of up to $3,000.
Facebook 'metaverse': Company to hire 10K in EU to build futuristic platform
Facebook will hire 10,000 European workers to build “the metaverse,” a futuristic platform for connecting online using augmented and virtual reality.
Sinclair ransomware attack: Media company says it suffered data breach
Sinclair Broadcast Group said certain servers and workstations were encrypted with ransomware, and that certain office and operational networks were disrupted in the attack.
Elizabeth Holmes trial: Former Theranos product manager on the stand
A dermatologist-turned-lab-director who briefly oversaw Theranos’ testing lab will resume his testimony in the federal fraud trail against the company’s former CEO Elizabeth Holmes on Friday.
Elizabeth Holmes trial: judge to address issues raised by journalists on witness list
A busy day of testimony is expected Thursday in the federal fraud case against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes.
Elizabeth Holmes trial live blog: ex-Walgreens CFO testifies about Theranos deal
The former Chief Financial Officer for Walgreens will testify Wednesday in the trial against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes.
Facebook broadening anti-bullying policies to protect public figures
“On National Bullying Prevention and Awareness Day in the US, we’re announcing updates to our global bullying and harassment policies to better protect members of our community, particularly those who may be vulnerable to online abuse,” Facebook said in a news release.
White House hosts global anti-ransomware meeting without Russia
The U.S. is talking about cybersecurity strategy this week with 30 countries. One key player that will not be included in the two-day meeting: Russia.
Elizabeth Holmes trial: live updates as ex-Safeway CEO testifies
The fraud trial against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes resumed Tuesday in San Jose with the former CEO of Safeway set to resume his testimony after a nearly week-long break in the proceedings.
Poll: Majority of Bay Area residents say they're likely to leave the region in next few years
A new poll showed a growing number of Bay Area residents said they're likely to move out of the region in the next few years, with the high cost of living and staggering housing costs among the driving reasons to leave.
New Twitter feature allows users to remove followers without blocking
Twitter will allow users to remove followers without completely banishing them from the user’s Twitter feed.
Anti-vaccine chiropractors are rising source of spreading COVID-19 misinformation
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.
Facebook oversight board to meet with whistleblower Frances Haugen
Facebook’s oversight board will be meeting with whistleblower Frances Haugen in the coming weeks in an effort to push for greater transparency and accountability from the social media giant, the panel said.
Facebook rolls out new controls for teens, parents
These initiatives come after Facebook announced late last month that it was pausing work on its Instagram for Kids project.
Largest teachers union demands tech leaders regulate dangerous social media challenges
The president of the National Education Association, the largest teachers union in the country, sent a letter to the leaders of Tik Tok, Facebook, and Twitter Friday, calling on them to change their algorithms that promote challenges like the #SlapATeacherChallenge, and spread disinformation to students.
Tesla relocating to Texas should be Silicon Valley wake-up call, critics say
Silicon Valley boosters say it should not be taken lightly that Tesla is moving its corporate headquarters to Texas.
Google limits ad revenue on climate change denial content
Google is targeting digital ads promoting false climate change claims or being used to make money from such content in its latest crackdown on misinformation, according to a company blog post.
95% of Americans agree misinformation is a problem, poll shows
Almost all Americans surveyed agree that misinformation is a problem. But few are very concerned that they themselves might be responsible
Twitter testing feature to warn users of the 'vibe' of 'intense' conversations
The new feature offers some tips for keeping things civil, too