James Farrell, Author at SiliconANGLE

Infra

FCC approves merger of Sprint and T-Mobile, but the deal still faces opposition

By James Farrell Oct 16, 2019

The $26.5 billion deal between Sprint Corp. and T-Mobile US Inc. has finally been approved by the Federal Communications Commission. For a long time it looked like the deal wouldn’t go through, even though…

Policy

Twitter outlines how it will handle world leaders who violate its terms

By James Farrell Oct 15, 2019

Twitter Inc. published a blog post today that explains what will happen if world leaders violate the platform’s rules, and it’s likely they won’t please much of anyone. The company said that this is new…

Policy

Mark Zuckerberg rebuts criticism of his dinner with conservative leaders

By James Farrell Oct 14, 2019

Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has been hosting dinner parties with conservative pundits, journalists and politicians, according to a report published Monday by Politico, something that has sparked controversy. According to that report,…

Policy

Apple CEO Tim Cook lambasted for pulling Hong Kong protest app

By James Farrell Oct 10, 2019

Apple Inc. took down a Hong Kong protest app late yesterday after pressure from China, only to prompt a torrent of criticism today from some quarters. On Wednesday, China state media criticized Apple for…

Policy

China unhappy with Apple, as American firms scramble to stay in the market

By James Farrell Oct 9, 2019

Updated: China’s state media accused Apple Inc. Wednesday of being an accomplice in the ongoing demonstrations in Hong Kong after giving the green light to a tracking app that tells protestors the location of…

Apps

Twitter mistakenly uses people’s personal information to target ads

By James Farrell Oct 8, 2019

Twitter Inc. said it was sorry Tuesday after admitting that it used people’s phone numbers and email addresses for advertising purposes even though that information should have only been used for two-factor identification. In…

Policy

California bans deep fake videos ahead of 2020 US election

By James Farrell Oct 7, 2019

California just became the latest state to crack down on deep fake videos, following growing concern that such technology could be used to cause mayhem on the run-up to the 2020 presidential election. Last…

Policy

US, UK and Australia want Facebook to build a back door into messaging apps

By James Farrell Oct 3, 2019

The governments of the U.S., the U.K. and Australia want Facebook Inc. to allow a back door into the company’s messaging apps citing safety concerns, it was revealed Thursday. In an open letter, U.K. home…

AI

Google reportedly used questionable methods to improve facial recognition

By James Farrell Oct 2, 2019

Earlier this year Google LLC reportedly was handing out $5 gift certificates to anyone willing to give up their face so the company could improve its Pixel 4’s face unlock system. New reports suggest…

Policy

Leaked audio reveals Mark Zuckerberg’s feelings about potential Facebook breakup

By James Farrell Oct 1, 2019

More than two hours of audio was obtained Tuesday by The Verge that revealed how Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg intends to fight anyone going up against his company. Much of the conversation Zuckerberg…

James Farrell

FCC approves merger of Sprint and T-Mobile, but the deal still faces opposition

Twitter outlines how it will handle world leaders who violate its terms

Mark Zuckerberg rebuts criticism of his dinner with conservative leaders

Apple CEO Tim Cook lambasted for pulling Hong Kong protest app

China unhappy with Apple, as American firms scramble to stay in the market

Twitter mistakenly uses people’s personal information to target ads

California bans deep fake videos ahead of 2020 US election

US, UK and Australia want Facebook to build a back door into messaging apps

Google reportedly used questionable methods to improve facial recognition

Leaked audio reveals Mark Zuckerberg’s feelings about potential Facebook breakup

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