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Facebook whistleblower says the social media giant is putting profit over user safety
Monday, October 04, 2021
A Facebook whistleblower has revealed that the social media giant tried to hide evidence that suggested it knew the platform was used to spread hate, violence and misinformation.
Facebook whistleblower isn't protected from possible company retaliation, experts say
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The person who shared damning documents about the company is expected to reveal her identity on Sunday. Legal experts say Facebook may target her with legal action.
The Elizabeth Holmes Trial Sparks A Silicon Valley Debate: Why Not Other Tech CEOs?
Saturday, September 25, 2021
As the former CEO of the blood-testing company Theranos faces fraud charges, some are asking why other tech leaders accused of wrongdoing have avoided criminal charges.
The Elizabeth Holmes Trial Is Sparking A Gender Debate In Silicon Valley
Friday, September 24, 2021
The debate: Why have male CEOs, who promised the moon and failed, not been prosecuted? Holmes faces possible prison time over fraud charges tied to her former blood-testing company Theranos.
An Update the Elizabeth Holmes Trial
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
NPR Reporter Bobby Allyn joins us to discuss the latest on the trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes.
'Concerned Citizen' At Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' Trial Turns Out To Be Family
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
A mysterious attendee at Elizabeth Holmes' fraud trial derided the case against her to reporters. Turns out, he was not whom he claimed to be, but was the father of Holmes' partner.
What The Ruling In The Epic Games V. Apple Lawsuit Means For iPhone Users
Friday, September 10, 2021
Fortnite maker Epic Games sued Apple over its App Store policies. Now, the federal court's decision could reshape the multibillion-dollar digital economy.
A Judge Rules Apple Must Make It Easier To Shop Outside The App Store
Friday, September 10, 2021
The ruling could force Apple to revamp its business model for apps on iPhones and iPads. Fortnite maker Epic Games had sued Apple, saying App Store policies were an abuse of power and hurt developers.
Prosecutors Call Theranos Ex-CEO Elizabeth Holmes A Liar And A Cheat As Trial Opens
Wednesday, September 08, 2021
Defense lawyers say Holmes believed the company could screen for hundreds of diseases with just a finger prick of blood, a pledge that attracted millions of dollars in investment.
The FDA To Decide Which E-Cigarettes, Including Juul, May Be Sold In U.S.
Wednesday, September 08, 2021
E-cigarette maker Juul wanted to disrupt Big Tobacco, and largely succeeded before politicians, regulators and experts accused it of stoking the youth vaping epidemic.
GoDaddy Is Booting A Site That Sought Anonymous Tips About Texas Abortions
Friday, September 03, 2021
The company will no longer host a website that promoted itself as a way to "help enforce the Texas Heartbeat Act." Online activists and boycotters inundated the site with false reports.
Jury Selection Begins In The Fraud Trial Of Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of the health technology corporation Theranos, promised miracles with just a finger prick of blood. Jury selection in her fraud trial begins Tuesday.
Elizabeth Holmes Promised Miracles By A Finger Prick. Her Fraud Trial Starts Tuesday
Monday, August 30, 2021
Holmes and her former business partner and ex-boyfriend, Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, have pleaded not guilty to charges of defrauding investors and patients of the blood-testing company Theranos.
Elizabeth Holmes Plans To Accuse Ex-Boyfriend Of Abuse At Theranos Fraud Trial
Saturday, August 28, 2021
Newly released documents reveal how the founder of the biomedical startup intends to defend herself at a federal fraud trial starting next week.
Tech Platforms Try To Limit The Taliban's Social Media Propaganda, But Won't Ban Them
Saturday, August 21, 2021
The Taliban of today has a sophisticated social media presence. It has harnessed online platforms as a tool of propaganda and is now using it as a way to govern.
Senators Demand TikTok Reveal How It Plans To Collect Voice And Face Data
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Sens. Amy Klobuchar D-Minn., and John Thune, R-SD., said they are alarmed by TikTok's recent changes to its privacy policies that automatically collect biometric data of its users.
Survivors Laud Apple's New Tool To Spot Child Sex Abuse But The Backlash Is Growing
Friday, August 13, 2021
Apple's new feature to fight child sexual abuse is encouraging to families of survivors. But privacy advocates are trying to convince Apple to drop its plans, fearing they could lead to surveillance.
Lyft And Uber Prices Are High. Wait Times Are Long And Drivers Are Scarce
Saturday, August 07, 2021
Lyft and Uber fares are estimated to be nearly 80% higher than pre-pandemic prices in some cities. The companies say a driver shortage is pushing up prices.
Uber And Lyft Are Experiencing A Classic Problem: Supply And Demand
Thursday, August 05, 2021
Because there aren't enough drivers, people using Uber and Lyft have been noticing long waits and higher prices. Executives at the companies are scrambling to fix the problem.
Popular Game Company Activision Blizzard Sued For Sexual Inequality And Harassment
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Employees of Activision Blizzard, which makes the online game "World of Warcraft," are outraged at their leaders after California sued the company, alleging pervasive sexism and harassment.