Hamza Shaban
Google Staffs Up As It Tries To Find A Way Into Trump Administration Circles
With two recent GOP-focused hires and a job posting for head of Republican political advertising, Google's parent Alphabet is trying to bolster its conservative outreach in the Trump era.
Hamza Shaban
The FCC Just Blocked Privacy Protections For Comcast And Verizon Customers
The rules would have required giant internet providers to adopt reasonable security measures and notify customers when data breaches happen.
Hamza Shaban
A Senator Will Introduce Legislation Requiring Warrants Before Phones Can Be Searched At The US Border
In a letter to the secretary of Homeland Security, Sen. Wyden said the search of smartphones at the US border circumvents the Fourth Amendment.
Hamza Shaban
As The Trump Era Begins, Lawmakers Put Pressure On Silicon Valley To Improve Diversity
"They've got to do better," said Rep. Barbara Lee, who is leading a resolution on Capitol Hill to bolster inclusion in the tech industry.
Hamza Shaban
IBM's CEO Defends Her Role As Trump's Adviser
In a letter to employees last week, IBM CEO Ginni Rometty said engaging the president would lead to better outcomes, even as other tech leaders are openly criticizing his actions.
Hamza Shaban
Senators Are Asking Questions About The Security Of Trump's Personal Phone
In a letter to the secretary of defense, Democratic senators on the Homeland Security Committee asked whether President Trump is using a secure smartphone.
Hamza Shaban
Alongside Trump, Intel Reannounces Arizona Factory It Promised To Create During Obama Years
First announced in 2011, the semiconductor factory will employ 3,000 high-wage workers, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich said.
Hamza Shaban
Democrats Are Bracing For A Big, Public Fight To Protect Net Neutrality
“I hate buffering video, you hate buffering video, and I think we can all agree that small businesses deserve the same opportunities as big businesses,” said VHX CEO Jamie Wilkinson.
Hamza Shaban
Hundreds Of Investors, Startups, And VC Firms Say Trump's Travel Ban Will Cause "Irreversible Harm"
"We believe these actions are both morally and economically misguided," wrote more than 200 tech industry leaders in a letter to the president.
Hamza Shaban
House Democrats Highlight The Risks To US Tech In Letter Opposing Trump’s Travel Ban
“This is a recipe for disaster,” 24 representatives will say in a letter to President Trump.
Hamza Shaban
133 Tech Companies Say Trump's Immigration Order Is Unconstitutional
"The Order violates the immigration laws and the Constitution," wrote dozens of tech industry titans — including Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Uber, and Twitter.
Hamza Shaban
Microsoft Urges Trump To Exempt Students And Workers From The Travel Ban
In a letter to the head of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State, Microsoft asks the Trump administration to allow case-by-case exemptions for people with "pressing needs."
Hamza Shaban
Merrick Garland Has A Higher "Scalia Score" Than Neil Gorsuch
Judge Garland has cited Justice Scalia 2.16% of the time, while Trump's SCOTUS nominee Judge Gorsuch referenced Scalia in 2.06% of his citations, according to Ravel Law, a legal search and analytics company.
Hamza Shaban
Twitter Employees Are Donating $1.59 Million To The ACLU After Trump's Travel Ban
Employees of the company raised $530,000 to support relief efforts following President Trump's controversial immigration order. The company's Chairman Omid Kordestani and CEO Jack Dorsey each matched that figure, bringing the total to $1.59 million.
Hamza Shaban
Gorsuch Might Play Key Role In Cell Phone Privacy Issues If Confirmed To The Supreme Court
The court is likely to consider cell phone location data, encryption, and other privacy issues in the coming years.
Hamza Shaban
The Fate Of Net Neutrality Is Still Up In The Air In The Trump-Era FCC
Ajit Pai, chair of the Federal Communications Commission tapped by President Trump, declined to answer questions about the future of net neutrality, the AT&T-Time Warner merger, and a proposed overhaul of the cable box market.
Hamza Shaban
Amazon And Expedia Attack Trump's Immigration Order In Court
The two Washington-based businesses filed sworn statements as part of the state attorney general's lawsuit against President Trump.
Hamza Shaban
Airbnb Is Offering Free Housing To Those Turned Away By Trump's Refugee Ban
"Not allowing countries or refugees into America is not right, and we must stand with those who are affected," CEO Brian Chesky said on Facebook.
Hamza Shaban
Apple CEO Meets With A Top Republican Senator On Capitol Hill
Tim Cook, the head of Apple, discussed tech industry growth with Sen. Orrin Hatch who said, "[I]t’s especially useful to listen to innovators like Tim"
Hamza Shaban
Facebook Director Peter Thiel Is Leading The Search For Trump's Top Antitrust Officials
The billionaire Facebook board member is on the hunt for candidates to chair the Federal Trade Commission and lead antitrust enforcement at the Justice Department, sources say.
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