Apple Won’t Allow Movie Villains to Use iPhones

By Zach Sharf / Salon Feb 28, 2020 "Knives Out" director Rian Johnson explains why the bad guy in his latest film isn't using any of the tech company's products. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Can a New Counterculture Be the Elixir to Late Capitalism?

Keith A. Spencer / Salon Dec 26, 2019 Author and critic Curtis White discusses his new book, "Living in a World That Can't Be Fixed," and what it means to be a radical in 2019. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Former Uber CEO Kalanick Severs Ties With Ride-Hailing Giant

CATHY BUSSEWITZ / The Associated Press Dec 24, 2019 His resignation from the company that turbocharged the gig economy will likely be met with relief from investors. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The ‘Silicon Six’ Is Dodging Taxes to the Tune of Billions

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Dec 2, 2019 A new analysis from the U.K.-based Fair Tax Mark exposes the greed of tech giants Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Netflix. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Google Secretly Harvests the Health Data of Millions

Julianne Tveten / Truthdig Nov 27, 2019 A recent Wall Street Journal exposé arouses a familiar sense of dread about Silicon Valley companies and privacy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Does Joe Biden Excite Anybody But Wealthy Donors?

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Nov 19, 2019 The former vice president's first rally in California this election cycle should tell us everything we need to know about his 2020 bid. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Will the GOP Become the Party of Blue-Collar Conservatism?

Marshall Auerback / Independent Media Institute Oct 18, 2019 With Republicans embracing more labor-friendly policies on trade and immigration, we could be in store for a massive political realignment. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Pentagon Belongs to Silicon Valley Now

James Bandler, Anjali Tsui and Doris Burke / ProPublica Aug 22, 2019 Tech moguls like Jeff Bezos and Eric Schmidt have opened a back door to the Department of Defense. One whistleblower tried to warn us. Dig deeper ( 19 Min. Read )

Justice Department Launches Antitrust Probe of Big Tech

The Associated Press Jul 23, 2019 A growing number of lawmakers call for stricter regulation or even the breakup of big tech companies. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Why Are Billionaires Like Jeff Bezos So Obsessed With Space?

Marshall Auerback / Independent Media Institute Jul 18, 2019 Forget about multinationals moving their plants to Mexico or China. Workers could be replaced soon by robot-operated factories in orbit. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Amazon, Microsoft Battle Over Pentagon’s ‘War Cloud’

MATT O'BRIEN / The Associated Press Jul 10, 2019 The project would process vast amounts of classified data, allowing the use of artificial intelligence to speed up war capabilities. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Is The New York Times in the Tank for Pete Buttigieg?

Jim Naureckas / FAIR Jul 3, 2019 A new report on the South Bend mayor's $24.8 million haul this quarter conveniently overlooks his lackluster support among small donors. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )