Vaughn Cockayne

Meta to shine stronger spotlight on AI this year

Tech giant Meta announced it will expand its artificial intelligence labeling program in a further effort to crack down on misleading images on its platforms.

February 6, 2024

Joe Rogan signs new multi-year deal with Spotify, ends exclusivity on the streaming giant

Spotify's landmark exclusivity deal with popular comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan has ended, the streaming giant announced Friday.

February 2, 2024

Killing The Messenger: Centrist newspaper folds after less than a year

Media mogul Jimmy Finkelstein's centrist media outlet, The Messenger, stopped the presses Wednesday after just eight months, adding hundreds of names to the list of recent media casualties.

February 1, 2024

Tesla sued for unfit handling, disposal of hazardous waste

Two dozen California counties are suing electric vehicle maker Tesla over its alleged improper handling of hazardous materials.

February 1, 2024

After Delaware court loss, Musk might steer Tesla to Texas

Following the defeat of his $51 billion pay package at Tesla, CEO Elon Musk said he would seek shareholder approval to move the company's registration from Delaware to Texas.

February 1, 2024

Party’s over at Hulu: Disney service restricting password sharing

Disney-owned streaming giant Hulu is cracking down on password sharing, months after competitor Netflix did the same.

February 1, 2024

Trump huddles with Teamsters, courts endorsement with his pro-worker agenda

Former President Donald Trump met with Teamsters at their Washington headquarters Wednesday to curry favor with one of America's biggest labor unions.

January 31, 2024

Trump to meet with Teamsters, vows to boost U.S. workers as president

Former President Donald Trump will be sitting down with rank-and-file members of the Teamsters on Wednesday in a bid to win the endorsement of the union that typically backs Democrats.

January 31, 2024

Music label yanks artists including Elton John, Taylor Swift, Adele, Drake from TikTok

Music from Taylor Swift, Drake and other Universal Music Group artists will be removed from TikTok at midnight Wednesday after a disagreement over royalty payments.

January 31, 2024

IBM says managers must return to the office or quit

IBM is telling managers to return to the office at least three days a week or "separate" from the company, according to an internal memo.

January 31, 2024

Meta’s Threads breaks into top 10 of app downloads as user base grows

Meta's fledgling "Twitter killer" Threads experienced monumental growth in downloads late last year, earning it a top 10 spot in Apple and Google's app stores.

January 30, 2024

UPS to lay off 12,000 workers, citing changes in operation that affect jobs of managers, contractors

United Parcel Service said Tuesday that it will lay off about 12,000 workers, with managers and contractors taking the brunt of the cuts.

January 30, 2024

Musk says first human implanted with Neuralink chip

Elon Musk's brain implant startup Neuralink began human testing this week after finally getting federal approval last year.

January 30, 2024

X looking to hire 100 new content moderators

Social media platform X is looking to increase its content moderation staff by 100 to fight child abuse content on the site.

January 30, 2024

Microsoft cuts 1,900 employees in gaming units

Microsoft on Thursday announced layoffs affecting 1,900 workers from its gaming divisions three months after it bought Activision Blizzard.

January 25, 2024

Meta updates child messaging curbs

Social media giant Meta announced new restrictions aimed at protecting its underage users.

January 25, 2024

Teamsters’ boss says Trump backed unions in meeting

Teamsters President Sean O'Brien said he put all his "cards on the table" in his meeting with former President Donald Trump this month.

January 25, 2024

Explicit AI-generated Taylor Swift pictures spark outrage on X

Pornographic AI images featuring pop sensation Taylor Swift trended on X Thursday, outraging many of her fans.

January 25, 2024

Tesla aims to hire more Swedish workers as strikes continue

Tesla is expanding its operations in Sweden despite dozens of sympathy strikes around the region targeting the company.

January 24, 2024

Time magazine announces layoffs as media cuts grow

Time magazine on Tuesday announced layoffs affecting several areas of the publication.

January 24, 2024