Alex Kantrowitz
Tweets, Dissent, And A Walkout: Facebook Employees Revolt Over Zuckerberg’s Approach To Trump
“Facebook's inaction in taking down Trump's post inciting violence makes me ashamed to work here.”
Ryan Mac
Here’s What You Can Say On Facebook That You Can’t Say On Twitter
Neither platform is more free than the other — but they do have different rules.
Alex Kantrowitz
Twitter Fact-Checked A Trump Tweet For The First Time
Donald Trump said mail-in ballots are fraudulent. Twitter said that wasn't the case.
Alex Kantrowitz
Facebook Is Taking Down Posts That Cause Imminent Harm — But Not Posts That Cause Inevitable Harm
The social media platform is siding with scientists to stop the spread of harmful misinformation about the pandemic. If it can do it now, why wasn't it doing it all along?
Alex Kantrowitz
In San Francisco, Working From Home Is Here To Stay. The Techies Might Not Be.
“Somebody give me reasons to be in the SF meatspace vs. somewhere in the forest.”
Alex Kantrowitz
Twitter Will Allow Employees To Work At Home Forever
Two months into working from home, Twitter makes it permanent for some.
Alex Kantrowitz
Small Businesses Are Reinventing Themselves To Survive The Coronavirus Pandemic
Work-at-home desks, face shields, and home shopping — here is how these businesses are trying to survive.
Alex Kantrowitz
Australia Wants Facebook And Google To Pay News Outlets For Their Content. Could Governments Around The World Follow?
As the coronavirus pandemic decimates the economics of the news industry, the Australian government is stepping in. It may not be the only one.
Alex Kantrowitz
It's A "Cold War Every Day" Inside This Group At Apple
Life in Apple’s Information Systems & Technology division reminds some of a sweatshop. An exclusive excerpt from Always Day One, Alex Kantrowitz's new book on how the tech giants scramble to stay on top.
Alex Kantrowitz
The Coronavirus Has Turned Nextdoor Into A Decent Place To Be
Neighbors are actually helping neighbors.
Alex Kantrowitz
Airbnb Said It Would Give Full Refunds For Coronavirus Cancellations. Vrbo Told Renters To Take A Hike.
The home-sharing platform is siding with its hosts over renters — which consumers may not forget.
Alex Kantrowitz
Conservative Media Still Isn't Sure What To Think About The Coronavirus
While debating if the pandemic pales compared to the flu or is worth a lockdown, hyperpartisan media agrees that the president is doing fine.
Alex Kantrowitz
If The Internet Can Handle A Nuclear Bomb, It Can Handle Us All Working From Home.
“Push comes to shove, we’ll watch wonderful movies in standard definition.”
Alex Kantrowitz
The Coronavirus Is Forcing Techies To Work From Home. Some May Never Go Back To The Office.
Companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Twitter are encouraging workers to stay home.
Alex Kantrowitz
Twitter Is Finally Doing Stories
Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn — yes, LinkedIn — beat it to the punch.
Alex Kantrowitz
UNESCO Said It Has No Plans To Renew A Deal With An Alleged Saudi Spy At Twitter "At This Time"
The CEO of the Misk Initiatives Center, accused of passing personal information on anonymous Twitter users to a Saudi official, signed an agreement to place 16 trainees at UNESCO.
Alex Kantrowitz
Apple Takes WWDC Online-Only As The Coronavirus Spreads
Here's a running list of all the other major cancellations.
Alex Kantrowitz
Coronavirus Fears Are Causing Tech Giants To Cancel Conferences, Curb Travel, And Take Hits To Supply Chains
Uncertainty has hit Apple, Facebook, and Google as the outbreak spreads.
Alex Kantrowitz
How Saudi Arabia Infiltrated Twitter
“Proactive and reactively we will delete evil my brother.”
Alex Kantrowitz
Twitter Got A Big Tax Break To Stay In San Francisco. Now Jack Dorsey Says Its Future Is No Longer In The City.
As Twitter's home city nears a vote limiting new office space construction, the company may be forced to locate its workforce elsewhere.
Alex Kantrowitz
