James Farrell, Author at SiliconANGLE

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Instagram spreads wings with plans to add paying subscribers and focus on video

By James Farrell Jun 30, 2021

Facebook Inc.-owned Instagram said today it’s planning to add a paid subscription model to the platform so fans can see exclusive content from those they follow. Similar to what Twitter Inc. recently announced in…

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Teamsters announces national push to unionize Amazon

By James Farrell Jun 24, 2021

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters said it passed a resolution today to focus on unionizing Amazon across the U.S. In April this year, workers at Amazon’s fulfillment center in Bessemer, Alabama, chose not to…

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Bird is bringing a fleet of e-bikes to the streets

By James Farrell Jun 23, 2021

Electric scooter and moped hire startup Bird Rides Inc. announced today that it’s releasing a fleet of e-bikes, something that has been in the pipeline for some time. “Shared scooters helped lay a critical…

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Facebook’s Audio Rooms and podcasts are now live

By James Farrell Jun 21, 2021

Facebook Inc.’s challenge to the audio social network app Clubhouse is off the ground, as the company announced today that its “Live Audio Rooms” is now rolling out in the U.S. In a blog…

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Facing ongoing lawsuits, Snap says it’s removing its controversial speed filter

By James Farrell Jun 17, 2021

After a series of lawsuits were brought against Snap Inc., the company has now decided to get rid of its in-app “speed filter” feature. The filter was simple enough. It showed how fast a…

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Facebook launches slew of moderation tools, including AI-powered ‘Conflict Alerts’

By James Farrell Jun 16, 2021

Facebook Inc. said today it’s bringing a number of new tools to the platform that will help administrators keep things civil in Groups. The platform right now has close to 2.85 billion monthly users,…

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White House names big tech critic Lina Khan as chair of FTC

By James Farrell Jun 15, 2021

Lina Khan, an antitrust researcher and longtime critic of big tech’s market dominance, was sworn in today as the new chair of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. President Biden’s choice comes a day after…

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YouTube changes policy for masthead ads, including no politics allowed

By James Farrell Jun 14, 2021

Google LLC-owned YouTube said today that political ads including election ads will longer be allowed in its prime masthead spot. The company will also make gambling, prescription drugs, and alcohol ads verboten in the…

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Google updates its search algorithm to prevent slander and extortion

By James Farrell Jun 10, 2021

Google LLC said today that it’s going to do something it has so far shied away from doing: Update its search algorithm. The change was first reported by the New York Times, which said…

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Hundreds involved in global organized crime arrested in elaborate chat app sting

By James Farrell Jun 8, 2021

More than 800 people have been arrested in 18 countries after law enforcement from various countries got together to perform what has been called an “unprecedented” sting. The sting, an operation that was the…

James Farrell

Instagram spreads wings with plans to add paying subscribers and focus on video

Teamsters announces national push to unionize Amazon

Facebook’s Audio Rooms and podcasts are now live

Facing ongoing lawsuits, Snap says it’s removing its controversial speed filter

White House names big tech critic Lina Khan as chair of FTC

YouTube changes policy for masthead ads, including no politics allowed

Google updates its search algorithm to prevent slander and extortion

Hundreds involved in global organized crime arrested in elaborate chat app sting

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