Focusing on Engagement Above All Else Is Killing the Internet
The internet doesn't have a tech problem. It's just ruled by those who value profits over policy.
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Should Businesses Delay Return to Office Plans Due to COVID?
Rising infection rates have delayed return plans for companies such as Microsoft, despite evidence of employees' eagerness.
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Why Apple’s Interested in the NFL’s Sunday Ticket Games
Apple needs subscribers and live sports events come with a huge built-in audience.
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Tech Startup Culture May Have Changed For Good
The days of "bro culture" and over-the-top visions might be gone and, in their place, we might get better companies.
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The New Style of Startup Vision: Smaller But Sharper?
Startup businesses have become more focused and don't want to change the world anymore — and that may be a good thing
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Google Delays Ending Third-Party Cookies, Blames Regulators
Google has delayed the end to third-party cookies until 2023, citing pushback from the UK's competition regulator.
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Facebook Expands Its Shopping Tools Yet Again
New advert and AI tools across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp present big opportunities for businesses and, maybe, users.
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Americans Are Ready to Return to the Office – Just Not Full Time
A new survey has revealed that there is a real appetite to get back to the office, but many want to retain some flexibility
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Are We Witnessing the End of Free-to-Use Social Media Platforms?
Change is afoot in the world of social media with Twitter mulling a paid-for service and Facebook concerned about ads.
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Section 230: The Tiny Clause that Rules the Internet
Section 230 is a tiny clause in a massive bill but it determines every online experience you've ever had.
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This Might Be a Pivotal Week for Crypto and Digital Currencies
Turkey has banned cryptocurrencies and Britain starts exploring digital payments. Why the different reactions?
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How Long Will the Remote Work Honeymoon Last?
With post-pandemic life around the corner, working from home might not be necessary. So what is the future of remote work?
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Study: Tech Giants Are Getting Worse at Promoting Equal Pay
The study found that the tech industry is not trending positively when it comes to closing the gender and racial wage gaps.
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The Post-Pandemic Workplace: 7 Big Predictions for the Future
What permanent changes will a full year of dramatic global upheavals bring? Here's what the tech industry sees coming.
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Salesforce Is Permanently Ditching the 8-Hour Workday
Flexible work options are here to stay - Salesforce isn't the only tech company to introduce new policies.
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Moderation Will Be the Most Controversial Social Media Issue of 2021
The debate over who's responsible for moderating social media and when this verges on censorship will only escalate.
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The Right to Repair Movement is Ready to Strike in 2021
US states look to extend consumers right to repair their devices in a bid to improve consumer choices.
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Google Maps Data Reveals Our Faltering New Year’s Health Resolutions
Searches for local liquor stores and ice cream shops tell some uncomfortable truths about our new year's health kicks.
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What the Biden Administration Could Mean for the Tech Industry
The incoming Biden administration could present some problems -- and benefits -- for the tech industry.
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Trump Permanently Banned From Twitter – But Is It All Too Late?
As rioters stormed the Capitol, social media sites took some overdue action, knowing his presidency had mere days remaining.
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The Biggest Winners and Losers in Tech in 2020
2020, rightly or wrongly, will be one for the history books, but which tech brands came out of it on top, and which suffered?
