Over 15,000 Amazon Contract Drivers Seek Compensation for Overtime and Unpaid Wages
More than 15,000 Amazon contract drivers filed arbitration claims against the tech giant, alleging that they were misclassified as independent contractors rather than employees, thereby denying them minimum wage and
Tesla Net Income and Earnings Drop More Than 20% From Last Year
Shares in electric vehicle maker Tesla dropped more than 4% after the company reported first-quarter earnings after the bell. Here are the results. Earnings per share: 85 cents adj. vs
The Biggest Deal in Gaming Hangs in the Balance
After a surprise decision by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) last week, the biggest acquisition in gaming history hangs in the balance. Microsoft’s $68.7 billion deal to acquire
Spider-Man 2’s Controversial Miles Suit Was Not Designed By Adidas
The divisive Evolved Suit worn by Miles Morales in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has been a focal point of discussion among fans, but recent revelations have clarified that the controversial design
Kaspersky Lab to Cease US Operations Following Government Ban
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab announced it will "gradually wind down" its US operations and lay off its US-based employees following a ban by the Department of Commerce. The move
Amazon’s Stock Surges as Q2 Earnings Show Profit and Sales Jump
Amazon (AMZN) has witnessed a massive surge in sales during the second quarter of 2023, driven by robust demand for its wide range of products and services. The company's sales
Google Employees Scramble for Answers After Layoffs Hit Long-Tenured and recently Promoted Employees
Google employees are scrambling for answers from leadership and from colleagues as the company undergoes a massive layoff. On Friday, Alphabet-owned Google announced it was cutting 12,000 employees, roughly 6%
Elon Musk Asks Twitter Poll if He Should Stay as Boss
Twitter's owner Elon Musk is asking users of the social media platform to vote on his future as its chief executive. In a poll to his 122 million followers, he
Google Has an Illegal Monopoly on Search, Judge Rules. Here’s What’s Next
In a landmark decision, a federal judge has determined that Google holds an illegal monopoly in the search engine market, violating U.S. antitrust laws. The ruling, issued by U.S. District
Big Tech Executives Warn Europe’s New AI Law Could Stifle Innovation
Top executives from Amazon and Meta have raised concerns that the European Union’s new AI regulations could hamper technological innovation. The EU approved its AI Act this week, coinciding with
Former MIT Students Charged with Stealing $25 Million in Cryptocurrency in Seconds
Two former Massachusetts Institute of Technology students have been arrested on charges of orchestrating a sophisticated scheme that exploited the Ethereum blockchain to steal $25 million in cryptocurrency within 12
Meta Announces Ambitious Plan to Acquire 350,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs for AI Development by 2024
In a recent Instagram post, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed the company's strategic move to heavily invest in Nvidia hardware and other artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives before the close of
Amazon Reinstates Alabama Warehouse Worker and Union Leader Weeks After Her Firing
An Amazon worker and union organizer, Jennifer Bates, has been reinstated in her job after appealing her termination by the e-commerce giant earlier this month. Amazon confirmed that Bates, who
Qatar Airways to Exit Cathay Pacific Stake After Eight Years
Qatar Airways is set to divest its entire shareholding in Cathay Pacific, bringing an end to an eight-year investment in Hong Kong’s flagship airline. The Qatari carrier will sell its
Uber Attracts More Drivers as Cost of Living Bites
There has been a all-time-high spike in the number of people driving for Uber as a source of income, as concerns about the rising cost of living push people to
Massachusetts Coffee Shop Goes Viral with Dancing Customers and Free Coffee Offer
A coffee shop in Middleborough, Massachusetts, has gained widespread attention for its unconventional promotion: offering free coffee to customers who perform a five-second dance. Coffee Milano Café's creative campaign went
CBN Raises Alarm on Fake Emails, Links Used to Hack Bank Accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised concerns over an increase in fraudulent emails, messages, and online links designed to compromise bank accounts and steal sensitive financial information. In
With Deal in Doubt, Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal Debate Bots on Twitter
Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and Elon Musk are engaged in a debate over an issue Musk has made central to his proposed purchase of the platform — spam.In a series
Oasis Fans Frustrated by High Prices and Long Waits on Ticketmaster for Reunion Tour
The highly anticipated reunion tour of British rock band Oasis has sparked frustration among fans, as many encountered issues with the ticket-buying process through Ticketmaster. Tickets for the 17-date tour
TikTok Accused of Recommending Pornographic Content to Children
A new investigation has alleged that TikTok’s algorithm promotes pornographic material to underage users, even when parental safety features are switched on. Global Witness, a human rights campaign group, said
