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Apple Leads Tech Stock Sell-Off After Trump Tariffs, Falling 9 Percent
The company counts on the sale of devices for three-quarters of its nearly $400 billion in annual revenue, and it makes almost all of its iPhones, iPads and Macs overseas.The New York Times - 1d -
Baltimore sues sportsbooks over 'shady' practices
The city of Baltimore sued DraftKings and the parent company of FanDuel, accusing them of using deceptive and unfair practices to target and exploit vulnerable gamblers.ESPN - 1d -
Main Street Employers Still Struggling to Fill Job Openings
A National Federation of Independent Businesses survey found the number of small companies still having trouble finding suitable job candidates increased in March.Inc. - 1d -
DOGE Adviser’s Hacking Claims Underscore Importance of Vetting Digital Histories
A veteran of Elon Musk’s companies, now working in the Justice Department, previously bragged about hacking software and taking a rival’s customer data.Inc. - 1d -
Genies unveils user-generated content tools that let anyone create custom AI avatars
Genies, the avatar and game technology company, is revealing its user-generated content tools that let anyone create custom AI avatars.VentureBeat - 1d -
Deloitte Layoffs Reflect Private Sector Fallout From DOGE Cuts to Government Contracts
One of the top 10 U.S. consulting firms is preparing for layoffs as $65 billion worth of federal contracts with private companies are targeted for cuts and cancellations.Inc. - 1d -
Pro-Palestinian protester interrupts Microsoft AI CEO during live event
A pro-Palestinian protester interrupted a live presentation by Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, accusing the tech company of selling AI technology to Israel.NBC News - 22h -
ESA Says Tariffs Will Have A "Detrimental Impact" On Entire Gaming Industry, Not Just Nintendo
Earlier today, Nintendo made the unprecedented decision to delay prerelease orders for the Switch 2 in the US in order for the company to "assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving ...GameSpot - 1d -
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says, as shareholder, tariffs are 'not good'
Despite tariff impact, Microsoft's top shareholder said he's a long-term believer in the company, given its opportunity in compute and intelligence.CNBC - 21h -
Roofer says ICE arrested three of his relatives in a workplace raid
A worker at roofing company in Bellingham, Washington, raided by ICE said masked agents detained three of his family members and dozens of co-workers.NBC News - 18h -
SpaceX Astronauts Splash Down Off California Coast for the First Time
After years of NASA and private crews returning to Earth near Florida, the company shifted its landing zone to the West Coast for the private Fram2 mission.The New York Times - 15h -
'Nowhere to hide.' How Apple and others in Silicon Valley are bracing for Trump tariffs
The Trump administration's tariffs will significantly hurt Silicon Valley tech companies like Apple, which has manufacturing operations in China, Vietnam and India.Los Angeles Times - 8h -
Silicon Valley's early return on Trump investment: Plunging valuations, delayed IPOs
With the Nasdaq closing its worst week since the Covid pandemic and several tech companies delaying IPOs, Silicon Valley's Trump bet is looking shaky.CNBC - 4h -
Genetic data is an another asset to be exploited – beware who has yours | John Naughton
The bankruptcy of genealogy company 23andMe has resulted in a fire sale of millions of people’s genetic information – and there’s no shortage of eager buyers with questionable motives. Ever thought ...The Guardian - 3h -
DOGE Is Planning a Hackathon at the IRS. It Wants Easier Access to Taxpayer Data
DOGE operatives have repeatedly referred to the software company Palantir as a possible partner in creating a “mega API” at the IRS, sources tell WIRED.Wired - 2h -
Purdue Pharma submits opioid lawsuit settlement plan, including up to $7 billion cash from Sacklers
Members of the Sackler family who own the OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma would hand over the company and up to $7 billion in cash in the latest plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of ...ABC News - Mar. 19 -
Ocean dumping – or climate solution? An industry bets on the ocean to capture carbon
Dozens of companies and academic groups are pitching the same theory: that sinking rocks, nutrients, crop waste or seaweed in the ocean could lock away climate-warming carbon dioxide for centuries ...ABC News - Mar. 21 -
Nintendo Is Changing the Way Digital Games Work
During its Nintendo Direct event Thursday, the company revealed “Virtual Game Cards,” which will allow players to share games or play across multiple systems. It also teased Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.Wired - Mar. 27 -
Jen Salke to step down from her role at Amazon MGM Studios
Jen Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, will step down from her role, according to an internal email from the company. She will start her own production entity.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 27 -
Elon Musk sells X to his own xAI for $33 billion in all-stock deal
Elon Musk has sold social media site X to his own xAI artificial intelligence company in a $33 billion all-stock deal, the billionaire announced on FridayABC News - Mar. 28 -
Turkish opposition leader calls for weekly rallies and deeper economic boycott
Özgür Özel expands call to boycott companies perceived as close to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Turkey’s anti-government protesters are weighing their options, amid calls by the main opposition ...The Guardian - 6d -
The Danish island of seaweed cottages, salt and seafood
The remote North Sea isle of Læsø is world-famous for the gastronomic delights that come from its waters – so the best way to explore it is in waders. After just 10 minutes in the company of ...The Guardian - 5d -
An AI Image Generator’s Exposed Database Reveals What People Really Used It For
An unsecured database used by a generative AI app revealed prompts and tens of thousands of explicit images—some of which are likely illegal. The company deleted its websites after WIRED reached out.Wired - 5d -
Amazon's Nova AI agent launch puts it up against rivals OpenAI, Anthropic
Amazon on Monday released a new AI model that can take actions in a web browser on a user’s behalf, a move that puts it in more direct competition with OpenAI, Anthropic and other companies that ...NBC News - 5d -
Tariffs on Screws Tighten Small Business Margins
New 25 percent levies on imported aluminum and steel materials have driven up the prices of nails, bolts, screws, and other fasteners many U.S. companies use by the millions every year.Inc. - 5d -
Betsy Riley Will Lead NBC’s Primetime Olympics Show
Looks like NBC’s new pop-culture primetime Olympics show is becoming permanent. NBC Sports said Monday that it had lured Betsy Riley, a one-time NBC Sports veteran, to return to the company from ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Wall Street banks got meager payout from CoreWeave IPO
After waiting over three years for a billion-dollar-plus IPO from a U.S. tech company, Wall Street's top banks only got a 2.8% fee.CNBC - 4d -
Restaurant chain Hooters files for bankruptcy protection to enable founder-led buyout
Restaurant chain Hooters of America filed for bankruptcy protection in Texas on Monday, seeking to address its $376 million debt by selling all of its company-owned restaurants to a franchise group ...NBC News - 4d -
OpenAI to release open-source model as AI economics force strategic shift
OpenAI plans to release its first open-weight AI model since 2019 as economic pressures mount from competitors like DeepSeek and Meta, marking a significant strategic reversal for the company ...VentureBeat - 4d -
Caity Simmers and John John Florence Join Forces on Veia Supplies
The two reigning champs now ride for the same small, rider-owned surf accessories company. Today, Veia Supplies announced it had signed 2024 world title winner Caity Simmers to its team, and will ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump makes history by pardoning a corporation
Companies involved in financial crimes don’t have to worry about accountability under this president, as least when it comes to crypto, for reasons that he has no incentive to ever make known.The Hill - 4d -
Bethesda And ZeniMax Union Votes To Authorize A Strike
After two years of contract negotiations with parent company Microsoft, ZeniMax Workers United members have voted in overwhelming favor to authorize a strike. The union announced the news earlier ...GameSpot - 3d -
OpenAI closes $40B funding round
OpenAI raised $40 billion from investors in its latest funding round, the ChatGPT maker announced Monday. The deal, which values the artificial intelligence (AI) company at $300 billion, was led ...The Hill - 3d -
Meta's head of AI research stepping down
The head of Meta’s artificial intelligence research division said she plans to step down, vacating a high-profile position at the parent company of Facebook and Instagram at a time of intense ...ABC News - 3d -
Why Trump's tariffs may not hit Tesla
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Why Tesla may fare better under Trump's auto tariffs Elon Musk’s focus on American-made products at Tesla could shield his company from the brunt of ...The Hill - 3d -
Nightdive Studios Wants To Start Remastering PS3 And Xbox 360 Games
Nightdive Studios, a company known for efforts in updating and preserving outdated video games, has revealed that it would like to start remastering games from the PS3 and Xbox 360 era.. In an ...GameSpot - 3d -
Disney plans to vacate storied Fox lot in Century City by year's end
Disney's lease for space on Fox's Pico Boulevard compound in Los Angeles expires next March. The company has no plans to renew its lease and plans to vacate by year's end, Disney insiders said.Los Angeles Times - 3d
