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Big Tech Archive

Archives for November 2019

Technology
Why everybody is freaking out about political ads on Facebook and GoogleWhy everybody is freaking out about political ads on Facebook and Google
Technology

Microtargeting is the new hotbed of debate around political ads on the internet. But are we even having the right conversation?

By Emily Stewart
Technology
Google fired an employee who questioned its work with Customs and Border ProtectionGoogle fired an employee who questioned its work with Customs and Border Protection
Technology

Rebecca Rivers, a former engineer, said on Monday that the company terminated her employment.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Future Perfect
Here’s how much America’s billionaires give to charity, in one chartHere’s how much America’s billionaires give to charity, in one chart
Future Perfect

Jeff Bezos gave an estimated 0.1 percent of his wealth in 2018.

By Dylan Matthews
Technology
Your Amazon package has a wild journey before it gets to your doorYour Amazon package has a wild journey before it gets to your door
Podcast
Technology

On this episode of Reset, learn the fascinating reason a lot of products you buy online make a pit stop in rural Roundup, Montana.

By Delia Paunescu
Technology
Amazon lost a $10 billion Pentagon contract to Microsoft. Now it’s blaming President Trump directly.Amazon lost a $10 billion Pentagon contract to Microsoft. Now it’s blaming President Trump directly.
Technology

Jeff Bezos’s company filed a legal claim on Friday to protest “interference” in the Department of Defense’s decision.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Google employees protest the company’s “attempt to silence workers”Google employees protest the company’s “attempt to silence workers”
Technology

Hundreds of Google employees and protesters rallied in support of colleagues they say were put on leave for political reasons.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Culture
Sorry for Your Loss is a must-see TV show. You can only watch it on Facebook.Sorry for Your Loss is a must-see TV show. You can only watch it on Facebook.
Culture

Elizabeth Olsen plays a young widow in this thoughtful and loving series about navigating grief.

By Emily St. James
Technology
Google transformed the political advertising world with its reversal on targetingGoogle transformed the political advertising world with its reversal on targeting
Technology

Google’s decision puts new pressure on Facebook to change its policies on political ads.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
DoorDash and Uber Eats aren’t collecting sales tax on delivery fees in some states. That could be a problem.DoorDash and Uber Eats aren’t collecting sales tax on delivery fees in some states. That could be a problem.
Technology

It could be the latest business practice in the gig economy to raise regulatory questions.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Google just got access to millions of medical records. Here are the pros and cons.Google just got access to millions of medical records. Here are the pros and cons.
Podcast
Technology

What Google plans to do with the records is unclear. This episode of Reset explores the potential impacts on patient privacy.

By Delia Paunescu
Technology
Nike’s breakup with Amazon is a lose-lose situation for everyone — including youNike’s breakup with Amazon is a lose-lose situation for everyone — including you
Technology

Soon, when you buy Nike stuff on Amazon, it will no longer come directly from Nike.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
A bait-and-switch scam ran unchecked on Airbnb. Here’s how it worked.A bait-and-switch scam ran unchecked on Airbnb. Here’s how it worked.
Podcast
Technology

On this episode of Reset, hear how one woman found herself in the middle of it, and how to protect yourself.

By Delia Paunescu
Technology
10 lessons for Disney, Apple, and all the new streaming companies trying to take down Netflix10 lessons for Disney, Apple, and all the new streaming companies trying to take down Netflix
Technology

Advice from two veterans of Amazon and Hulu.

By Matthew Ball and Alex Kruglov
Technology
The Seattle politician Amazon tried to oust has declared victoryThe Seattle politician Amazon tried to oust has declared victory
Technology

The win by the socialist Kshama Sawant is the latest salvo in an increasingly contentious battle between Amazon and local Seattle officials.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Jeff Bezos asked Michael Bloomberg months ago if he’d consider running for presidentJeff Bezos asked Michael Bloomberg months ago if he’d consider running for president
Technology

Billionaires make calls just like us.

By Jason Del Rey