By Shalene Gupta January 07, 2023 Contrary to the popular belief that data privacy is about making sure your data isn’t shared, Eli Wachs believes that data sharing, in fact, has significant benefits . . . when used correctly. Today, Wachs, 24, is the CEO of Footprint, a company that is rethinking how we store … Continue reading This Gen-Z tech CEO wants to build the Apple Pay of identity—a one-stop shop for your data
By Jessica Bursztynsky November 17, 2022 Google is trying to solve the dreaded experience makeup-wearers know all too well: finding a foundation match online. The tech giant on Thursday announced a new augmented reality shopping feature meant to help consumers find an easier shade match. Google is introducing a new photo library of photos … Continue reading Google Shopping wants to help you find your perfect foundation match
By Clint Rainey November 17, 2022 A new joint venture between JPMorgan Chase and a billion-dollar real-estate developer is putting America’s largest bank on the path to becoming the landlord for thousands more U.S. rental homes. According to an announcement, JPMorgan has formed a joint venture with Haven Realty Capital to purchase and develop … Continue reading JPMorgan Chase wants to be your landlord. What could go wrong?
By Mita Mallick November 15, 2022 As 2022 comes close to an close, many organizations are laying off workers. According to a recent KPMG survey, more than half of U.S. CEOs are considering layoffs and restructuring in anticipation of a 2023 recession. In recent weeks, media headlines have been filled with a wave … Continue reading What to do if you got laid off, and now the company wants you back
Disney CEO Bob Chapek Wants To Use Data To Customize Experiences by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, October 27, 2022 Disney CEO Bob Chapek wants to combine personal consumer data from the Disney+ streaming service and Disney parks to give customers a unique experience. Chapek, speaking at The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live conference, said … Continue reading Disney CEO Bob Chapek Wants To Use Data To Customize Experiences
Elon Musk reportedly wants to lay off most of Twitter’s employees The site could see more than 5,000 employees put out on the street. A. Tarantola @terrortola NurPhoto via Getty Images Twitter is gearing up for layoffs no matter whether Elon Musk purchases the company, which could happen as soon as this Friday, according … Continue reading Elon Musk reportedly wants to lay off most of Twitter’s employees
By Talib Visram October 07, 2022 Justin Hutchinson was working at a smoothie shop in his native Baton Rouge, trying to save money for his tuition to Louisiana State University, which he was struggling to pay after the death of his father. Hutchinson was a popular employee: He’d memorize customers’ orders and even their … Continue reading ‘Tear the paper ceiling’: A new campaign wants companies to ditch 4-year degree requirements
Elon Musk can use whistleblower claims to try to get out of Twitter deal, judge rules But the judge declined to extend the date of the trial. K. Bell @karissabe Carlos Barria / reuters Elon Musk can use whistleblower claims from Twitter’s former head of security, Peiter Zatko, as he attempts to get out … Continue reading Elon Musk tells Twitter he wants to go ahead with original deal, according to Bloomberg
By Adam Bluestein September 14, 2022 Since the beginning of 2022, the tech industry has laid off more than 78,000 employees, according to tracker Layoffs.fyi, with startups and Big Tech firms alike (including Snap, Tesla, Coinbase, TikTok, and Twitter) aggressively thinning ranks. While many of the affected workers have already shuffled, or will, into roles … Continue reading Laid off by Big Tech? Big Pharma wants you
Congressional lawmakers try again to secure some benefits for gig workers If passed, independent contractors could qualify for paid holidays and healthcare. A. Khalid @askhalid Evelyn Hockstein / reuters Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN), along with Rep. Susan DelBene (D-WA) introduced a bill today that would create a $20 million pilot … Continue reading FTC wants to protect gig workers from ‘unfair or deceptive’ algorithms
