Amazon Canada Warehouse Ordered to Close Down Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Agence France Press | Saturday March 13, 2021
Canadian authorities ordered an Amazon warehouse to close and for its 5,000 employees to self-isolate after a COVID-19 outbreak.
Edinburgh University Appoints First Black Rector
Education | Reported by Agence-France Presse | Sunday February 14, 2021
Debora Kayembe has been elected as the 54th Rector of Edinburg University.
Netflix Says Ready to Pay Tax After Vietnam Complaint
Agence France Press | Thursday November 12, 2020
Netflix insisted it was prepared to pay tax in Vietnam after a minister accused the streaming giant of dodging its obligations to the communist nation.
Huawei's Meng Denied Docs Access in Extradition Fight
Agence France Press | Saturday October 10, 2020
A Canadian judge has refused Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's request to access a number of confidential documents, dealing a fresh blow in her fight against extradition to the United States.
Microsoft to Let Some Employees Work From Home Permanently
Agence France Press | Saturday October 10, 2020
Software giant Microsoft will let employees work from home permanently if they choose to, US media reported on Friday, becoming the latest employer to expand work-from-home provisions prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Snowflake, a Cloud Data Warehouse Startup, Files to Go Public on NYSE
Agence France Press | Tuesday August 25, 2020
Cloud data warehouse startup Snowflake on Monday filed with US regulators for an initial public offering of shares in a keenly anticipated stock market debut.
FreeFortnite Tournament Taunts Apple Amidst Legal Battle
Agence France Press | Saturday August 22, 2020
The maker of video game sensation Fortnite is taunting Apple amid its legal battle with the tech titan, launching a tournament on Sunday to highlight its war on the App Store fee policy.
In Pandemic Times, All the Gaming World's a (Concert) Stage
Agence France Press | Thursday May 14, 2020
Virtual concerts in Fortnite or on other gaming platforms, as well as streaming outlets like YouTube live or Twitch, are a different, much more elaborate animal than the concerts many stars have launched recently on Instagram or Facebook live apps.
Uber Investment Deepens Ties With Scooter Startup Lime
Agence France Press | Friday May 8, 2020
The two firms previously had an agreement allowing users to find and rent bikes and scooters with either of the applications.
Quibi Launching Hollywood 'On the Go' Streaming in the US Amid Lockdown
Agence France Press | Sunday April 5, 2020
Quibi, the multi-billion-dollar streaming platform launching Monday, is betting it can transform entertainment with short, Hollywood-quality clips to watch "on the go" -- even as much of the world is trapped at home.
Google Restricts Visitors to its Offices, Conducts Online Job Interviews to Curb Coronavirus Risk
Agence France Press | Tuesday March 10, 2020
Google on Monday began restricting visits to its offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco and New York as it ramped up precautions against the deadly novel coronavirus.
DeepNude Deepfake App to Undress Women Shuts Down After Furore
Agence France Press | Saturday June 29, 2019
The creators of "DeepNude" said the software was launched several months ago for "entertainment" and that they "greatly underestimated" demand for the app.
Huawei Denies Being Bound by Chinese Spy Laws
Agence France Press | Tuesday June 11, 2019
Huawei's cyber-security chief told the UK parliament Monday that the Chinese telecoms giant has been advised it was under no obligation to spy for Beijing if so asked by the Communist state.
Amazon Dethrones Google to Become World's Most Valuable Brand: Kantar
Agence France Press | Tuesday June 11, 2019
US retail giant Amazon has moved past hi-tech titans Apple and Google to become the world's most valuable brand, a key survey showed Tuesday.
China Warns Tech Giants After US Huawei Ban: Report
Agence France Press | Monday June 10, 2019
The Chinese government convened top tech companies this week and warned them of consequences if they cut off technology sales to the country, US media reported on Saturday.
Amazon Canada Warehouse Ordered to Close Down Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Agence France Press | Saturday March 13, 2021
Canadian authorities ordered an Amazon warehouse to close and for its 5,000 employees to self-isolate after a COVID-19 outbreak.
Edinburgh University Appoints First Black Rector
Education | Reported by Agence-France Presse | Sunday February 14, 2021
Debora Kayembe has been elected as the 54th Rector of Edinburg University.
Netflix Says Ready to Pay Tax After Vietnam Complaint
Agence France Press | Thursday November 12, 2020
Netflix insisted it was prepared to pay tax in Vietnam after a minister accused the streaming giant of dodging its obligations to the communist nation.
Huawei's Meng Denied Docs Access in Extradition Fight
Agence France Press | Saturday October 10, 2020
A Canadian judge has refused Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's request to access a number of confidential documents, dealing a fresh blow in her fight against extradition to the United States.
Microsoft to Let Some Employees Work From Home Permanently
Agence France Press | Saturday October 10, 2020
Software giant Microsoft will let employees work from home permanently if they choose to, US media reported on Friday, becoming the latest employer to expand work-from-home provisions prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Snowflake, a Cloud Data Warehouse Startup, Files to Go Public on NYSE
Agence France Press | Tuesday August 25, 2020
Cloud data warehouse startup Snowflake on Monday filed with US regulators for an initial public offering of shares in a keenly anticipated stock market debut.
FreeFortnite Tournament Taunts Apple Amidst Legal Battle
Agence France Press | Saturday August 22, 2020
The maker of video game sensation Fortnite is taunting Apple amid its legal battle with the tech titan, launching a tournament on Sunday to highlight its war on the App Store fee policy.
In Pandemic Times, All the Gaming World's a (Concert) Stage
Agence France Press | Thursday May 14, 2020
Virtual concerts in Fortnite or on other gaming platforms, as well as streaming outlets like YouTube live or Twitch, are a different, much more elaborate animal than the concerts many stars have launched recently on Instagram or Facebook live apps.
Uber Investment Deepens Ties With Scooter Startup Lime
Agence France Press | Friday May 8, 2020
The two firms previously had an agreement allowing users to find and rent bikes and scooters with either of the applications.
Quibi Launching Hollywood 'On the Go' Streaming in the US Amid Lockdown
Agence France Press | Sunday April 5, 2020
Quibi, the multi-billion-dollar streaming platform launching Monday, is betting it can transform entertainment with short, Hollywood-quality clips to watch "on the go" -- even as much of the world is trapped at home.
Google Restricts Visitors to its Offices, Conducts Online Job Interviews to Curb Coronavirus Risk
Agence France Press | Tuesday March 10, 2020
Google on Monday began restricting visits to its offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco and New York as it ramped up precautions against the deadly novel coronavirus.
DeepNude Deepfake App to Undress Women Shuts Down After Furore
Agence France Press | Saturday June 29, 2019
The creators of "DeepNude" said the software was launched several months ago for "entertainment" and that they "greatly underestimated" demand for the app.
Huawei Denies Being Bound by Chinese Spy Laws
Agence France Press | Tuesday June 11, 2019
Huawei's cyber-security chief told the UK parliament Monday that the Chinese telecoms giant has been advised it was under no obligation to spy for Beijing if so asked by the Communist state.
Amazon Dethrones Google to Become World's Most Valuable Brand: Kantar
Agence France Press | Tuesday June 11, 2019
US retail giant Amazon has moved past hi-tech titans Apple and Google to become the world's most valuable brand, a key survey showed Tuesday.
China Warns Tech Giants After US Huawei Ban: Report
Agence France Press | Monday June 10, 2019
The Chinese government convened top tech companies this week and warned them of consequences if they cut off technology sales to the country, US media reported on Saturday.
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