Big tech Coverage

How another round of SAS layoffs could impact the Triangle

Cary-based software company SAS has had another round of layoffs, this time in its Retail Solutions division. A spokesperson for the software analytics company would not identify just how many people the company laid off.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says he's 'optimistic' about the future of AI

(CNN) -- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said during the World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Tuesday he was "hopeful" and "optimistic" about the future of artificial intelligence.

By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN

Apple has an approved fix to get around the Watch ban. Customers may not like it

New York (CNN) -- Apple has received approval to change the way its smartwatches function so the company can overcome the Apple Watch ban imposed by a US court. The fix would eliminate a feature Apple has marketed as a way for customers to monitor their health.

By David Goldman and Clare Duffy, CNN

The tech sector is pouring billions of dollars into AI. But it keeps laying off humans

(CNN) -- The tech sector has kicked off the new year with a spate of fresh job cuts that are coming at the same time as the industry is doubling down on investments into artificial intelligence.

By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN

Unlocking the power of ChatGPT: A beginner's guide

Discover how ChatGPT revolutionizes digital searches, addressing common challenges and providing essential commands for beginners. Explore its impact on education, get answers to FAQs and glimpse the future of online search.

Kaila Curry, WRAL audience engagement producer

Lenovo President Vlad Rozanovich discusses hurdles tech industry faces

Lenovo is forecasting growth in the second half of this year - as much of the tech industry faces hurdles, with many laying off employees. Vlad Rozanovich, the president of Lenovo North America, discussed these new numbers and what it means for the tech sector.

Big Tech dodges huge legal threat in Supreme Court rulings on social media liability

The U.S. Supreme Court delivered the reprieve for big tech Thursday by rejecting one lawsuit alleging social media platforms should be held liable for enabling a lethal attack on a Turkish nightclub and tossing another case back to a lower court. Here's what's happening.

Morrisville developing 'smart city' solutions to boost quality of life

Morrisville has been pushing the 'smart city' forefront since 2020

'Smart Cities' on the rise, Morrisville leading the way

The rise of 'smart cities' and Information Technology (IT) has some city leaders looking at ways to leverage high-tech to improve the quality of life for its residents.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

On deck: Big Tech earnings are coming this week - here's why they matter

If Big Tech firms report disappointing results, warn of headwinds or give investors any other reason to sell, those stocks could start trending down — and so could the broader equity market.

Global Day of Unplugging part of worldwide movement to connect in real life

A growing movement is hoping you'll switch off your device and connect with others in real life.

The Internet on trial: The latest on SCOTUS case about Section 230

Two tech cases before the Supreme Court this week have the potential to transform the landscape of the internet. Here's what happened on Tuesday.

Twitter to charge for SMS two-factor authentication

Twitter Blue subscribers will be the platform's only users able to use text messages as a two-factor authentication method, Twitter announced Friday.

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN

Tech layoffs continuing across the country affecting workers in North Carolina

Layoffs aren't just limited to the technology sector, either, as layoffs have hit been announced at the Fayetteville Observer, as the publication will shutter its production plant and lay off 56 workers, WRAL TechWire reported earlier on Friday.

Google: Supreme Court decision against AI-based recommendations poses big risks to internet

An unfavorable ruling against Google in a closely watched Supreme Court case this term about YouTube's recommendation engine could have sweeping unintended consequences for much of the wider internet, the search giant argued in a legal filing Thursday.

Tech jobs could take hit in 2023

According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, some of the largest job cuts are happening in the tech industry; However, the Triangle appears to be doing more hiring than layoffs in the Tech industry.

Layoffs could plague the tech industry in 2023, but is the Triangle at risk?

According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, some of the largest job cuts are happening in the tech industry; However, the Triangle appears to be doing more hiring than layoffs in the Tech industry.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Big tech is big loser, energy is big winner on Wall Street in '22

Even when the overall stock market is losing, there are still winners - and there were quite a few of them this year - mostly in energy, which has been the best-performing sector of 2022. Let's take a look.

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney: 'Every politician should fear' Apple app control

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney is stepping up his longtime battle with Apple, saying in an interview that “every politician should fear" Apple's control over apps.

Feds vs. big tech showdowns: FTC sues to block acquisitions by Microsoft, Meta

The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block big deals by Microsoft and Meta in two major government vs. big tech showdowns.

Tech's greatest misread pandemic demand - now their workers paying the price

Silicon Valley operates on many myths, but one of them is the idea of the founder as a visionary who can see key trends coming years if not decades out. But Zuckerberg is one of a growing list of prominent tech leaders who are cutting costs and issuing mea culpas after failing to anticipate a whiplash in the market between 2020 and 2022.

Just how bad is business for big tech? Upcoming earnings will tell a lot

After months of layoffs, hiring freezes and other cost-cutting measures, big tech companies are set to provide the most detailed look yet at just how bad things have gotten for their businesses amid fears of a looming recession.

House OKs antitrust bill targeting big tech - but ambitious provisions left out

The bill was separated from more ambitious provisions aimed at reining in Meta, Google, Amazon and Apple and cleared by key House and Senate committees.

Amazon accuses FTC of harassing Jeff Bezos, its CEO in probe

In a filing to the Federal Trade Commission dated August 5 and recently made public, Amazon accused the agency of making "burdensome" legal requests that "serve no other purpose than to harass Amazon's highest-ranking executives and disrupt its business operations."

Data crackdown coming: FTC launches effort to protect consumers privacy

The Federal Trade Commission announced the initiative Thursday, seeking public comment on the effects of companies’ data collection and the potential benefit of new rules to protect consumers’ privacy.