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Indigenous workers are poorly represented in tech jobs that pay well, study finds
Nov 23, 2023
Barriers to high-paying tech jobs start early for Native people, according to a report by the Kapor Foundation and AISES.
Will big tech platforms feel a dip in ad spending?
by
Lily Jamali
Jul 25, 2023
Less spending by crypto and quick-delivery companies has been partially offset by more spending by pharmaceutical firms, carmakers and food and beverage companies.
Apple's latest foray into fintech offers high interest, but is it too interested in users’ lives?
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Livi Burdette
and Sarah Leeson
May 11, 2023
The tech giant makes it easy to open an account on an iPhone. Sara Morrison of Vox isn’t entirely comfortable with its expanding reach.
Why global investors ask: Where's Jack Ma?
by
Jennifer Pak
Apr 24, 2023
For over two years, the whereabouts of one of China’s leading tech moguls has generated intense interest from the media and global investors. But is it warranted?
Layoffs at tech companies signal a shift in IT spending
Jan 5, 2023
Salesforce said this week it’s reducing office space and laying off about 10% of its workforce, after years of increasing employee headcount. Some analysts say this could be a sign of the company maturing.
Some struggle economically as China's 20th Communist Party Congress begins
by
Jennifer Pak
Oct 14, 2022
Under President Xi Jinping, tech and real estate oversight has tightened, while the private tutoring sector has been flattened.
How the tech landscape could change if abortion laws do
Jun 24, 2022
Hard right turns in legislation in Texas and Florida, among other states, have begun creating challenges for recruiting among a mostly liberal workforce.
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Spotify's apology to staff over Joe Rogan scandal sends a broader message
Feb 7, 2022
Addressing employees' displeasure is a growing priority in how companies handle public relations problems.
With pandemic easing, how long does Zoom stay hot?
May 31, 2021
The videoconferencing technology company has been a mainstay of the pandemic experience. It will report financial results Tuesday.
U.S. ramps up scrutiny of Chinese companies buying American tech firms
May 6, 2021
The increased scrutiny has led to an intended chilling effect, with Chinese foreign direct investment slowing since 2016.