A comprehensive list of 2024 and 2025 tech layoffs
A comprehensive list of 2024 and 2025 tech layoffs A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2024.…
XOi raises $230M, acquires Specifx to expand its tech for field service technicians
XOi raises $230M, acquires Specifx to expand its tech for field service technicians Field service engineers may not be the first group of customers that come to mind when you…
Google ditches DEI hiring goals
Google ditches DEI hiring goals Google will no longer have diversity hiring targets and will review its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, according to an email sent to employees seen…
The biggest breach of US government data is under way
The biggest breach of US government data is under way Elon Musk's DOGE has taken control and accessed large swathes of Americans' private information held by the U.S. federal government.…
Amazon reportedly gears up to release next-gen Alexa
Amazon reportedly gears up to release next-gen Alexa Amazon may be gearing up to release a next-gen, AI-powered Alexa experience, according to Reuters. Per the outlet’s report, Amazon plans to…
Paragon spyware used to target citizens across Europe, says Italian government
Paragon spyware used to target citizens across Europe, says Italian government WhatsApp said users in several European countries were targeted with Paragon spyware, according to the Italian government. © 2024…
Why IQ is a poor test for AI
Why IQ is a poor test for AI During a recent press appearance, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that he’s observed the “IQ” of AI rapidly improve over the past…
Ransomware payments dropped in 2024 as victims refused to pay hackers
Ransomware payments dropped in 2024 as victims refused to pay hackers Ransomware payments fell by more than one-third in 2024 as an increasing number of victims refused to negotiate with…
Stripe makes $1.1 billion crypto bet as it closes on Bridge acquisition
Stripe makes $1.1 billion crypto bet as it closes on Bridge acquisition Stripe has closed on its $1.1 billion purchase of stablecoin platform Bridge – marking the payment giant’s largest…
The Elon Musk Act aims to ban ‘special government employees’ from having federal contracts
The Elon Musk Act aims to ban ‘special government employees’ from having federal contracts U.S. Democratic Representative Mark Pocan plans to introduce a bill designed to ban “special government employees”…