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Parler CEO Fired By Board Of Directors

Parler founder and CEO John Matze confirms he has been fired by board of directors, as far right social platform…

4 years ago

Two Google Staff Resign, Citing Timnit Gebru ‘Firing’

Staff unrest continues with resignation of two Google engineers, both of whom cited 'firing' of AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru

4 years ago

Google Closes Internal Stadia Gaming Studios

Another closure. Internal Stadia gaming studios is being shuttered, but Google insists Stadia cloud platform will continue

4 years ago

Amazon Appeals US Labor Ruling Over Union Vote

American workers at Amazon US fulfilment centre face fight over mail-in vote to approve staff unionisation

4 years ago

Amazon Faces Union Challenge In Alabama

Workers at Amazon fulfilment centre in Alabama are to be balloted over joining union, which would be a first for…

4 years ago

Google Investigates Dismissal Of AI Expert Timnit Gebru

After Google staff and outside academics slam Google, Sundar Pichai says it will examine departure of the prominent female AI…

4 years ago

Support Grows For ‘Fired’ Google AI Expert

Open letter signed by more than 4,500 people, including academics and DeepMind researchers, expresses support for Timnit Gebru

4 years ago

DoJ Sues Facebook Over Immigrant Hiring

Trump's parting shot? US Department Of Justice after two year investigation, files lawsuit against Facebook over hiring practices

4 years ago

Google Fires AI Researcher Timnit Gebru – Report

Prominent AI researcher Dr Timnit Gebru claims she was fired over email to colleagues, but Google insists she didn't follow…

4 years ago

IBM To Axe 8,000 Staff In Europe – Report

Big Blue is reportedly planning to lay off 8,000 staff across Europe, with 2,000 positions expected to go in the…

4 years ago

Amazon Sacks Staff At Drone Division – Report

Has Amazon's ambitions to build its own inhouse drones crashed and burned? Retail giant lays off staff and turns to…

4 years ago

IBM Warns Global Business Services Staff Of Redundancies

More job cuts are looming at Big Blue as employees of Global Business Services division are warned of headcount reduction

4 years ago

Uber, Lyft Ordered To Classify California Drivers As Employees

Landmark ruling for gig economy? Californian Appeals Court orders ride hailing firms Uber and Lyft to classify their drivers as…

4 years ago

Bletchley Park Financial Crisis Eases After Facebook’s £1m Donation

Jobs have been saved at the birthplace of modern computing Bletchley Park, after a much needed £1 million donation from…

4 years ago

Apple To Reopen Some US Stores – Report

Open, close, open, close, open. A small number of Apple's retail stores in the United States will reportedly reopen at…

4 years ago

Coronavirus: Google To Allow Staff To Work From Home Until July 2021

Coronavirus consequence. Search engine giant extends work at home option for its worldwide workforce until at least July 2021

4 years ago

Coronavirus: Google Delays Re-opening US Offices

Google offices in the United States are to remain shut until September, as Coronavirus infections surge in certain parts of…

4 years ago

Microsoft Retail Stores To Close Permanently

No surprise? Microsoft is calling time on its 83 retail Stores globally, and will transform four flagship outlets into “experience…

4 years ago

IBM To Cut Thousands Of Jobs, But Will Still Pay Shareholders

Another round of layoffs is on the cards for IBM employees, as new CEO swings the headcount axe, but insists…

5 years ago

Coronavirus: Tech Firms To Allow Staff To Work From Home For Most Of 2020

As some parts of the world emerge from Coronavirus lockdowns, a number of tech firms are telling staff they can…

5 years ago

Coronavirus: Uber To Axe 14 Percent Of Workforce

The impact of the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic sees Uber announce that it will cut 3,700 jobs, or 14 percent…

5 years ago

BT Suspends Dividend To Funnel Investment Into FTTP Broadband, 5G

For the first time in a decade BT suspends its dividend to free up cash for investment in fibre to…

5 years ago

Coronavirus: Hundreds Of Amazon Staff Call In Sick In Covid-19 Protest

Amazon reportedly facing mass protest from workers in protests over safety in its warehouses amid the global Coronavirus pandemic

5 years ago

IBM Looks To Have Settled Age Discrimination Lawsuit

Big Blue looks to have settle an age discrimination lawsuit after it allegedly axed mostly older staff and move jobs…

5 years ago

Coronavirus: Amazon Fires Two More Staff Critical Of Warehouse Conditions

E-commerce giant fires two more workers after they criticised working conditions in warehouses amid the Coronavirus pandemic

5 years ago

Carphone Warehouse To Close All Standalone Stores

Nothing to do with the coronavirus outbreak...Carphone Warehouse to close all standalone stores, which will result in the loss of…

5 years ago

Oracle To Cut 1,300 Jobs In Europe – Report

Oracle staff in Europe reportedly called in for meetings on Wednesday where they are warned 1,300 jobs will be cut…

5 years ago

Avast Closes Jumpshot Division After Privacy Row

Security firm Avast announces it is immediately winding down Jumpshot division and terminating data sharing with it, following privacy scandal

5 years ago

Nokia Cuts Jobs As It Ramps Up 5G Investment

Finnish equipment maker Nokia pledges to increase its investment in developing 5G technology, but at the same time confirms 180…

5 years ago