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Shirin Ghaffary

Shirin Ghaffary

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Shirin Ghaffary

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    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
    The Morning Show’s producers say many of its critics are “Apple haters”The Morning Show’s producers say many of its critics are “Apple haters”
    Technology

    Some negative reviewers may have made up their minds before watching the show, executive producers Mimi Leder and Kerry Ehrin said onstage at Code Media in Los Angeles.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    WeWork is reportedly in talks to hire a new CEO, and he’s a characterWeWork is reportedly in talks to hire a new CEO, and he’s a character
    Technology

    Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann could be replaced by T-Mobile CEO John Legere.

    By Rani Molla and Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Here’s what WeWork is giving laid-off employees who aren’t named Adam NeumannHere’s what WeWork is giving laid-off employees who aren’t named Adam Neumann
    Technology

    WeWork’s CEO walked away with $1.7 billion and left the company in shambles. His former employees say they are getting shafted.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    More than 1,000 Google employees signed a letter demanding the company reduce its carbon emissionsMore than 1,000 Google employees signed a letter demanding the company reduce its carbon emissions
    Technology

    Googlers are pushing for a commitment to zero emissions by 2030 and to cancel contracts with fossil fuel companies.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Google says it won’t use your Fitbit data to target you with ads. But what else will it do?Google says it won’t use your Fitbit data to target you with ads. But what else will it do?
    Technology

    The search giant’s $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit raises questions about data privacy and antitrust.

    By Shirin Ghaffary and Rani Molla
    Technology
    It’s been a year since 20,000 Google employees walked off the job. And they’re madder than ever.It’s been a year since 20,000 Google employees walked off the job. And they’re madder than ever.
    Technology

    The search giant’s workers have become more political and critical, and they show no signs of quieting down.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Edward Snowden says Facebook is just as untrustworthy as the NSAEdward Snowden says Facebook is just as untrustworthy as the NSA
    Podcast
    Technology

    The NSA surveillance whistleblower issued a scathing review of tech in his upcoming interview with Recode’s Kara Swisher.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Leaked transcript: Read what WeWork’s new chairman told anxious employees at an all-hands meetingLeaked transcript: Read what WeWork’s new chairman told anxious employees at an all-hands meeting
    Technology

    The new chairman of the troubled coworking firm confirmed layoffs and explained how he plans to rescue the company from distress.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    WeWork confirmed layoffs at an internal meeting but still hasn’t said how many or whenWeWork confirmed layoffs at an internal meeting but still hasn’t said how many or when
    Technology

    According to audio Recode obtained of a company all-hands meeting on Wednesday, WeWork’s new chair promised employees who leave will do so “with dignity.”

    By Shirin Ghaffary