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Capitol Report: Amazon tops Facebook and Google in first-quarter lobbying spending

The tech titans’ significant spending to influence lawmakers and regulators comes as the companies face increasing scrutiny over how they handle their users’ data and how they deal with misinformation and political bias......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 29th, 2019

Capitol Report: Amazon leads the FAANG stocks in first-quarter lobbying spending

The tech titans’ significant spending to influence lawmakers and regulators comes as the companies face increasing scrutiny over how they handle their users’ data and how they deal with misinformation and political bias......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 29th, 2019

Here We Go Again: Tech Bubble 2.0... But "This Time It"s Different"

Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, The doses of Delusionol(tm) required to believe "this time it's different" are becoming dangerous. Here we go again, another tech bubble is expa.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeApr 9th, 2019

Tech Stocks Morph Into a Three-Headed Monster

Their influence cannot be contained to just one sector......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 28th, 2019

Meet Central Florida"s Top 5 Tech Firms

From global positioning satellites to cyber risk management and research aimed at making your home and office a safer germ-free environment, Central Florida’s tech companies are doing their part to advance the area’s influence on the ever-evol.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 18th, 2019

Amazon Lobbied More Government Entities Than Any Other Public U.S. Company Last Year

Its growing influence in Washington shows how the tech giant plans to expand its company's ventures. Amazon’s influence in Washington is growing. The tech giant lobbied more government entities last year than.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneMar 13th, 2019

This tiny piece of tech can track firefighters in burning buildings

Some folks have some pretty dangerous jobs, and .....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayMar 1st, 2019

IBM, Berkshire want blockchain tech to ensure ethical jewel sourcing

Diamond mines are often dangerous and deadly. In recent years, the routine sourcing of precious metals and minerals has been scrutinized for harming — and even killing — children, according to Human Rights Watch. As a result, jewelry companies hav.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 26th, 2018

Research Affiliates: "Yes. It"s a Bubble. So What?"

The team looks at sky-high valuations in the US stock market, and what Research Affiliates believes is a tech bubble that has dangerous implications for other areas of the marketRelated Stocks: SPY, DJI, QQQ,.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 23rd, 2018

Tech"s Pickup of New Data-Privacy Rules Reflects EU"s Growing Influence

Apple, Facebook, Twitter and wireless-speaker company Sonos are among the U.S. companies implementing the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, which takes effect later this month......»»

Category: topSource: wsjMay 7th, 2018

NASA says powerful tech used by Musk’s SpaceX is dangerous for lives

Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX, takes spaceflight to an entirely new level by launching satellites on board reusable F.....»»

Category: blogSource: valuewalkMay 7th, 2018

Amazon"s HQ2 competition is pushing "loser" cities to become the next Silicon Valley — but some experts say it’s a dangerous plan

Elaine Thompson/AP Several American cities that did not make the shortlist for Amazon's second headquarters, HQ2, are investing heavily into IT education programs, groups that fund local tech companies, and workforce development progr.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJun 3rd, 2018

Tech’s rising influence on 401(k) plans: Pros and cons of tech's swelling weight in S&P 500

401(k) investors that own S&P 500 index funds now have more than 26% of their money invested in tech stocks, a fact they m.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayJun 6th, 2018

I never said that! High-tech deception of "deepfake" videos

There is rising concern that U.S. adversaries will use new technology to make phony but authentic-looking videos to influence political campaigns or jeopardize national security. .....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJul 2nd, 2018

Ex-reporter taking helm of MassMedic will be "pushing the story of med-tech"

Brian Johnson has followed the medical technology industry from the outside as a reporter and later the co-founder of MassDevice.com. Now he's set to influence policy issues as the next head of local trade group MassMedic......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 18th, 2018

Twitter CEO says company is ‘left-leaning’ but insists it doesn’t affect policy

Amid a debate over how tech companies influence public discourse, Jack Dorsey told CNN, “We do not look at content with regards to political viewpoint or ideology. We look at behavior.”.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostAug 20th, 2018

Bits: The Week in Tech: Democracy Under Siege

Microsoft busted Kremlin-linked hackers who broadened their targets in the United States. And Facebook, YouTube and others found new influence campaigns originating from Russia and Iran......»»

Category: mediaSource: nytAug 24th, 2018

Facebook invites Google, Twitter and others to discuss election meddling

Facebook has called its fellow tech giants for a meeting to talk about their plans to prevent foreign influence and disinformation campaigns this upcoming midterm elections, according to BuzzFeed N.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralAug 24th, 2018

I asked everyone from a billionaire tech founder to a former Navy SEAL commander what it means to be successful, and money was only an afterthought

Sarah Jacobs/Business Insider; Hollis Johnson/Business Insider; Samantha Lee/Business Insider When success is discussed in terms of careers, it's often referring to wealth and influence. But after many interviews with people at the top of a wide rang.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderAug 28th, 2018

California Inc.: Tech titans to be grilled on foreign influence, liberal bias

Welcome to California Inc., the weekly newslette.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesSep 3rd, 2018