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Navigating Instagram's algorithm as @idealblackfemale

Aug 6, 2018
How hate speech censorship policies and content moderation appear to an artist creating on the platform.
Mandy Harris Williams says she's found a great home for her art on Instagram.
Maritza Lerman Yoes

EU's Google fine signals stronger European role in regulating tech sector

Jul 18, 2018
The European Commission on Wednesday fined Google $5 billion over charges that prepackaging apps on its Android operating system for phones and other devices had stifled competition. Google denies the claim and plans to appeal, but the fine may have larger implications for the tech industry beyond Google. The move is the latest example of […]

How I learned to stop worrying and love 'Silicon Valley'

Jun 5, 2014
Looking at this week's numbers, HBO's show about techies looks good and might even survive the fears that it doesn't feature enough women.

When tech jobs don't last forever

Feb 6, 2014
Layoff announcements surged in January in tech and retail sectors.

Apple's executive shakeup, and tech challenges after a storm halts transportation

Oct 31, 2012
With New York City's Mayor Bloomberg warning it could be the days before subway trains are restored, what are the other options for the millions of people that use the transit system on a typical day?

New CEO plans to motivate Yahoo! employees

Sep 24, 2012
Free phones and free lunch are nice perks, but what about innovations that get the company growing again?

Why hasn't the tech boom triggered more hiring?

Sep 5, 2011
One bright spot in the U.S. economy is Silicon Valley, where companies have expanded during the recession. Reporter Steve Henn discusses why that hasn't translated into more jobs.

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