August 26, 2024 The tech CEO of this popular platform has been arrested on allegations of sexual exploitation and drug trafficking Following the arrest, Elon Musk posted “#freePavel” in support of Durov on X. BY Associated Press The founder and CEO of the messaging service Telegram was detained at a Paris airport on an arrest warrant … Continue reading The tech CEO of this popular platform has been arrested on allegations of sexual exploitation and drug trafficking
The protocols and solutions developed by IAB Tech Lab to make compliance with privacy regulations easier have been expanded to cover 14 more U.S. states. Kim Davis on August 15, 2024 The IAB Tech Lab announced a change in terminology and an expansion of its U.S. privacy compliance agreement. What had previously been the … Continue reading IAB Tech Lab expands Multi-State Privacy Agreement
August 12, 2024 Tech failures like the Crowdstrike outage are the new normal. Here’s how leaders can prep for them PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada says companies can’t stop incidents from happening, but they can reduce the risks. BY Stephanie Mehta Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto … Continue reading Tech failures like the Crowdstrike outage are the new normal. Here’s how leaders can prep for them
August 09, 2024 Tech and media layoffs August 2024 update: Paramount Global, Dell, LegalZoom, Axios cut jobs A number of high-profile firms in the tech and media sectors are significantly reducing their workforces. Here’s what to know. BY Michael Grothaus It hasn’t been a good month for job security in the media and tech industries as … Continue reading Tech and media layoffs August 2024 update: Paramount Global, Dell, LegalZoom, Axios cut jobs
August 09, 2024 Costco deploys new tech to curb membership sharing Sharing your Costco membership is about to get a lot harder. BY Sarah Bregel Costco memberships are not meant to be shared. Still, that doesn’t stop nonmembers from sneaking in with cards that aren’t theirs and stocking up on their paper towels, frozen foods, and … Continue reading Costco deploys new tech to curb membership sharing
July 22, 2024 How small businesses are dealing with CrowdStrike’s global tech outages Many smaller businesses are still struggling since they don’t have the IT departments of big companies. BY Associated Press An owner of a consumer insights research firm couldn’t pay her employees, make Friday’s deadline to sign a contract for a new business or … Continue reading How small businesses are dealing with CrowdStrike’s global tech outages
July 03, 2024 What would a Labour victory mean for tech in the U.K.? A Labour government is likely to be elected in the U.K. on Thursday. That might not signal a huge shift in tech policy. BY Chris Stokel-Walker On Thursday, while Americans are heading to backyard barbecues, residents in the U.K. will be heading … Continue reading What would a Labour victory mean for tech in the U.K.?
June 28, 2024 Why Satya Nadella and other tech titans are betting on cricket to become a new American pastime The founders and investors in Major League Cricket are tapping into the sport’s diaspora to create a new world order for T20 cricket. BY Talib Visram Cricket may be the second most-watched sport in the world, … Continue reading Why Satya Nadella and other tech titans are betting on cricket to become a new American pastime
June 27, 2024 This tech startup is putting drones in soldiers’ backpacks For years, China has been beating America in combat drone innovation. Performance Drone Works is trying to bring back the competitive advantage. BY Henry Chandonnet Matt Higgins was at ground zero within hours of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Higgins, who was at the … Continue reading This tech startup is putting drones in soldiers’ backpacks
June 26, 2024 Silicon Valley Community Foundation CEO talks about tech philanthropy’s role in politics The foundation doesn’t comment on specific donors or donations, but its reported grants reveal its clients include some of the wealthiest and most powerful people in Silicon Valley. BY Associated Press Nicole Taylor has an insider’s view of philanthropic trends from … Continue reading Silicon Valley Community Foundation CEO talks about tech philanthropy’s role in politics
