The Facebook and Instagram parent wades into treacherous territory by allowing some calls for political violence against Russians. Read More
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Ukraine’s cyber success prompts call for U. S. to shore up its defenses
The U. S. government and private sector teamed to repel Russian cyberattacks. Doing the same at home during peacetime is harder. Read More
Streamers keep striking out on live TV broadcasts
Apple’s uninspiring Major League Baseball deal reflects linear television’s dominance over live media rights. Read More
Can antitrust regulators really stop the Google-Mandiant deal?
Google has ticked off all manner of antitrust officials, but its acquisition of a cybersecurity firm could actually help cloud competition. Read More
TikTok gets stuck in the middle of a war
The Chinese social media app tried to avoid politics, but the Russia-Ukraine conflict made that impossible. Read More
Big Tech’s influence in Ukraine is overhyped
The valiant resistance of Russia largely traces back to strong alliances and fearless Ukrainian fighters, not the tech industry. Read More
Buzzy EV upstarts are learning it’s hard to become Tesla
Three of the electric vehicle sector’s biggest names disappointed investors this week, illustrating the fine margins in a tough industry. Read More
How Putin helped Congress rally behind cybersecurity legislation
A stalled bill that sets out hacking and ransomware reporting requirements gets new life amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read More
Amazon’s answer to its grocery store woes: Skipping the checkout line
The e-commerce giant’s foray into the supermarket game hasn’t gone as planned, but dystopian new technology could deliver a jolt. Read More
Why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a warning to U.S. tech
American technology companies remain deeply reliant on China, making them vulnerable during a geopolitical crisis. Read More