As Joseph R. Biden Jr celebrates his victory to become the United States’ 46th President, he has pledged to unite Americans behind his leadership. One key area in which the country is…
Can Big Tech Quell Disinformation Ahead of America’s Vote?
The United States’ 2020 Presidential election will come at a pivotal moment for its tech industry. A report released by the Pew Research Study yesterday found that almost three quarters of US…
Trump’s Artless Dealmaking Could Seriously Harm the Tech Industry
“My style of deal-making is quite simple and straightforward,” wrote Donald Trump in his 1987 book Trump: The Art of the Deal. “I aim very high, and then I just keep pushing and pushing…
The Top Politicians on Social Media
Barely a day passes without another Twitter storm courtesy of Donald Trump. Whether it’s haranguing news media or issuing self-congratulatory missives, the US President is surely aware that his tweets do not…
In #TakeAKnee, Donald Trump Has Found a Worthy Web Opponent
Colin Kaepernick, the NFL free agent quarterback, surely did not imagine that his taking a knee for the American national anthem, before a 2016 pre-season game for the San Francisco 49ers, would still…
Tech Bigwigs Arrive in D.C. for Government Showdown
Leaders of the biggest technology companies are meeting at the White House today, as part of a day-long event to bring the industry and government closer together. The meeting of the American Technology…
Trump Changes Twitter: But Can He Change its Fortunes?
You’d have to have been living under a pretty large rock not to have noticed the new US President’s tweets over the last few years. Even then, you’ll probably have heard or…
Tech Leaders Rebuke Trump’s Travel Ban
Leaders across Silicon Valley have condemned President Donald Trump’s latest immigration rules, which have resulted in derision and protests in the United States and beyond. The executive orders, which suspend refugees from entering…
Tech Shares Wobble, Renewables Worry, on Trump Election Win
America is in a state of collective shock after last night’s surprise election victory for Republican candidate Donald Trump. As results came in and Trump’s path to the White House was paved…
Eric Schmidt’s Role in Clinton 2016 Presidential Run Leaked
Eric Schmidt, the executive chairman of Google parent company Alphabet, has been aiding Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign since 2014. Schmidt met with John Podesta, longtime Clinton adviser, in April 2014, according…