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Oracle lays off thousands in latest sign of tough times for tech industry
Software giant Oracle on Tuesday started laying off workers as it looks to rein in costs and double down on artificial intelligence.On LinkedIn, Oracle employees, including software engineers, account...
Apple at 50: How a garage startup became a $3.5-trillion titan
Fifty years ago, Steve Wozniak knew he built a great personal computer, but the young engineer couldn’t convince his employer, Hewlett-Packard, to buy into the big idea. “Five times...
How the landmark verdict against Meta and YouTube could hit their businesses
A Los Angeles jury dealt a blow to social media giants Meta and YouTube this week when it found that the platforms were negligent for designing addictive features that...
L.A. social media addiction verdict set to unleash more lawsuits — and force changes
Two of America’s largest tech companies suffered stunning defeats in court this week, sustaining early jolts in what could prove to be a seismic shift in how social media...
California bill would require parent bloggers to delete content of minors on social media
As the daughter of a social media influencer, Caymi Barrett said she navigates life within a digital footprint she wished never existed. “Everything my mom posted is still on...
Netflix prices are rising again, hitting $27 a month
Netflix prices in the U.S. are going up — again.For the second time in a little over a year, the streaming service will demand a few more dollars a...
Sony and Honda pull plug on the $100,000 EV that was set to debut in California
As major automakers pare back their EV offerings, Sony and Honda are scrapping their plans to launch a gadget-packed electric vehicle.The move by Sony Honda Mobility comes weeks after...
Commentary: Sora’s demise doesn’t mean the AI bubble is bursting anytime soon