Microsoft exec Panos Panay explains how the company keeps PC makers happy while also competing with them
Panay's dual role as competitor and partner is on display this week as Microsoft starts offering upgrades to Windows 11.
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Facebook employees were unable to access critical work tools during six-hour outage
Facebook employees and contractors complained that they were unable to log on to their work accounts during the company's worst service outage since 2008.
Microsoft's big new Windows 11 update is out now — here's how to get it
Microsoft released Windows 11 this week. It has a new design including a centered Start menu and other features. Here's how to get it.
Amazon Air founder has a new start-up that aims to take on FedEx and UPS by speeding up shipping
Scott Ruffin, who led Amazon Air and helped expand the company's shipping operations, just raised $30 million for his new logistics start-up.
Facebook says sorry for mass outage and reveals why it happened
Facebook has apologized for the mass outage that left billions of users unable to access Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger for several hours.
Alphabet’s DeepMind A.I. lab turns a profit for the first time ever
DeepMind, one of the world's top artificial intelligence labs, has turned a profit for the first time, according to a filing with the U.K. company registry.
Facebook is back online after suffering its worst outage since 2008
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp were offline for more than six hours on Monday.
Rent the Runway files for IPO, revealing losses mounted during pandemic but subscribers rebounding
Rent the Runway filed for an initial public offering Monday, revealing that its subscriber base fell during the Covid pandemic but has begun to grow again.
Abu Dhabi-controlled GlobalFoundries files for U.S. IPO amid worldwide chip shortage
GlobalFoundries, which is owned by the government of Abu Dhabi, is planning to sell shares in an IPO and trade on the Nasdaq.
Amazon rolls out early Black Friday deals to jump-start holiday shopping
Amazon said it's offering "deep discounts across every category," including fashion, electronics, home goods and toys.
Facebook shares drop nearly 5% after major site outage and whistleblower interview
On a down stay for the broader market, Facebook suffered a particularly steep decline as the company suffered its worst online outage since 2008.
Facebook files motion to dismiss FTC lawsuit again, says Chair Khan should have recused herself
The FTC dismissed an earlier petition for Khan's recusal, filed by Facebook.
Qualcomm and investment firm SSW agree to buy auto-parts supplier Veoneer for $4.5 billion
Automotive technology is becoming increasingly important to Qualcomm as cars turn into computers.
Ozy Media CEO claims his scandal-ridden company will reopen, but doesn't explain how
Carlos Watson had informed employees Friday that the board had voted to shut down the company.
Why California is shutting down its last nuclear plant
California is closing Diablo Canyon, which is a source of clean power, as it faces an energy emergency and a mandate to eliminate carbon emissions. Why?
Apple Watch Series 7 launches Oct. 15, orders begin Friday
Apple announced Monday morning that it will begin to accept orders for the Apple Watch on Friday. It will be available in stores beginning Oct. 15.
Facebook whistleblower reveals identity, accuses the platform of a 'betrayal of democracy'
Frances Haugen, a former product manager on Facebook's civic misinformation team, revealed herself as the whistleblower behind the leaked documents.
Ethereum had a rough September. Here's why and how it's being fixed
Ethereum dropped 13% in September, the second-worst month for the cryptocurrency in the past year.
UK app-only bank Monzo withdraws U.S. banking license application
Monzo has withdrawn its application for a U.S. banking license following discussions with regulators at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
Bug puts $162 million up for grabs, says founder of DeFi platform Compound
About $162 million is up for grabs after an upgrade gone very wrong, according to Robert Leshner, founder of Compound Labs.
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