Boosted by unexpected backing from big tech, the right-to-repair movement has gained notable momentum in a challenging economic climate. Yet companies that once enjoyed exclusive control over repairs are reluctant to relinquish their hold.
U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack took Apple and Google to task during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing, warning that children remain at risk. She urged lawmakers to push forward on her bipartisan App Store Freedom Act to address these concerns.
Senator Elizabeth Warren renewed her call to break up Big Tech following a massive Amazon Web Services outage. She argues that if one company can disrupt access to dozens of vital platforms, its power is too great.
For half a century, Americans met mostly through family and community circles. But today, the rise of Big Tech has changed how people seek connections, leading to an emerging sense of “Dating App Fatigue.”
A recent piece highlights a fund manager’s belief that Big Tech’s minuscule production costs give these companies a decisive long-term edge. According to the report, these cost savings may fuel sustained innovation and profitability well into the future.
Investors may remain skeptical about technology stocks, but industry insiders point to a defining factor in Big Tech’s success: low marginal costs. According to one leading portfolio manager, this advantage translates into substantial profits that are tough to ignore.
PubMatic has launched a legal challenge against Google, accusing the tech giant of monopolizing the digital advertising market. Originally reported by Androidheadlines, this antitrust lawsuit spotlights the intensified scrutiny on Google’s ad-tech dominance.
Big Tech giants are throwing their support behind Melania Trump’s newly unveiled AI initiative, which aims to bring cutting-edge technology into classrooms and beyond. The White House endorses moves to help train teachers, students, and job seekers, reflecting the rising importance of artificial intelligence in the nation’s future.
Meta Platforms and Alphabet are doubling down on artificial intelligence to drive their businesses forward. As two of the “Magnificent Seven” tech giants, they’re positioning themselves to potentially remain long-term industry leaders.
Meta Platforms reportedly ended its surge of AI-related hiring after adding more than 50 experts from rivals such as OpenAI. This sudden shift comes as a surprise, given the company’s recent push to bolster its AI capabilities.
