Bill Gates accuses Elon Musk of 'killing' children with USAID cuts
(ft.com)
Bill Gates accuses Elon Musk of ‘killing’ children with USAID cuts
Bill Gates accuses Elon Musk of ‘killing’ children with USAID cuts
Tech Is Driving the NYC Economy, New Report Finds
(thecity.nyc)
The tech sector is now the single most important source of growth in the city’s economy, argues a new report released Tuesday by the think tank Center for an Urban Future and the industry trade group Tech: NYC.
The tech sector is now the single most important source of growth in the city’s economy, argues a new report released Tuesday by the think tank Center for an Urban Future and the industry trade group Tech: NYC.
The Enshittification of Tech Jobs
(pluralistic.net)
Tech workers are a weird choice for "princes of labor," but for decades they've enjoyed unparalleled labor power, expressed in high wages, lavish stock grants, and whimsical campuses with free laundry and dry-cleaning, gourmet cafeterias, and kombucha on tap:
Tech workers are a weird choice for "princes of labor," but for decades they've enjoyed unparalleled labor power, expressed in high wages, lavish stock grants, and whimsical campuses with free laundry and dry-cleaning, gourmet cafeterias, and kombucha on tap:
Microsoft gets twitchy over talk of Europe's tech independence
(theregister.com)
Microsoft is responding to mounting "geopolitical and trade volatility" between the US administration and governments in Europe by pledging privacy safeguards for customers worried about using American hyperscalers, and vowing to fight the US government in court to protect Euro customers' data if needed.
Microsoft is responding to mounting "geopolitical and trade volatility" between the US administration and governments in Europe by pledging privacy safeguards for customers worried about using American hyperscalers, and vowing to fight the US government in court to protect Euro customers' data if needed.
Google Play sees 47% decline in apps since start of last year
(techcrunch.com)
Google Play’s app marketplace is losing apps.
Google Play’s app marketplace is losing apps.
Bay Area tech workers thought their jobs were safe
(latimes.com)
In California, companies in the first quarter of this year announced 17,874 cuts in technology.
In California, companies in the first quarter of this year announced 17,874 cuts in technology.
The Enshittification of Tech Jobs
(pluralistic.net)
Tech workers are a weird choice for "princes of labor," but for decades they've enjoyed unparalleled labor power, expressed in high wages, lavish stock grants, and whimsical campuses with free laundry and dry-cleaning, gourmet cafeterias, and kombucha on tap:
Tech workers are a weird choice for "princes of labor," but for decades they've enjoyed unparalleled labor power, expressed in high wages, lavish stock grants, and whimsical campuses with free laundry and dry-cleaning, gourmet cafeterias, and kombucha on tap:
The Enshittification of Tech Jobs
(pluralistic.net)
Tech workers are a weird choice for "princes of labor," but for decades they've enjoyed unparalleled labor power, expressed in high wages, lavish stock grants, and whimsical campuses with free laundry and dry-cleaning, gourmet cafeterias, and kombucha on tap:
Tech workers are a weird choice for "princes of labor," but for decades they've enjoyed unparalleled labor power, expressed in high wages, lavish stock grants, and whimsical campuses with free laundry and dry-cleaning, gourmet cafeterias, and kombucha on tap:
Tech Workers Are Just Like the Rest of Us: Miserable at Work
(msn.com)
Not so long ago, working in tech meant job security, extravagant perks and a bring-your-whole-self-to-the-office ethos rare in other industries.
Not so long ago, working in tech meant job security, extravagant perks and a bring-your-whole-self-to-the-office ethos rare in other industries.
Ask HN: Anyone else disillusioned by the industry's hard-right turn?
(ycombinator.com)
When I started in the industry, it felt like an optimistic, positive movement - new technologies were created to make people's lives better, the industry pushed for a more inclusive world.
When I started in the industry, it felt like an optimistic, positive movement - new technologies were created to make people's lives better, the industry pushed for a more inclusive world.
Abundance: Big Tech's Bid for the Democratic Party
(newintermag.com)
The Tech Right has gained major influence in Washington by funding Republicans. The Abundance faction has taken a different route: funding Democrats.
The Tech Right has gained major influence in Washington by funding Republicans. The Abundance faction has taken a different route: funding Democrats.
The problem with "vibe coding"
(dylanbeattie.net)
The whole “vibe coding” thing is another reminder that quite a lot of people working in tech don’t understand the difference between programs and products.
The whole “vibe coding” thing is another reminder that quite a lot of people working in tech don’t understand the difference between programs and products.
OpenAI is a systemic risk to the tech industry
(wheresyoured.at)
OpenAI has become a load-bearing company for the tech industry, both as a narrative — as previously discussed, ChatGPT is the only Large Language Model company with any meaningful userbase — and as a financial entity.
OpenAI has become a load-bearing company for the tech industry, both as a narrative — as previously discussed, ChatGPT is the only Large Language Model company with any meaningful userbase — and as a financial entity.
Googler... ex-Googler
(nerdy.dev)
Last night, my role at Google was eliminated. I'm quite sick to my stomach, extremely sad, and even more angry. argyle@google.com is no more. Just like that.
Last night, my role at Google was eliminated. I'm quite sick to my stomach, extremely sad, and even more angry. argyle@google.com is no more. Just like that.
SF Mayor Lurie to tech CEOs: 'How can we get you back?'
(techcrunch.com)
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie wants to bring his city back to its glory days. And he’s convinced tech leaders — who often pitch utopian ideals of their own — can help him deliver.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie wants to bring his city back to its glory days. And he’s convinced tech leaders — who often pitch utopian ideals of their own — can help him deliver.
WordPress maker Automattic lays off 16% of staff
(techcrunch.com)
WordPress maker Automattic lays off 16% of staff
WordPress maker Automattic lays off 16% of staff
The reality of working in tech: We're not hired to write code (2023)
(idiallo.com)
"So, is everyone losing their minds yet?"
"So, is everyone losing their minds yet?"
WordPress maker Automattic lays off 16% of staff
(techcrunch.com)
Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, Tumblr, WooCommerce, and a range of other online services, is reducing its workforce.
Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, Tumblr, WooCommerce, and a range of other online services, is reducing its workforce.
IBM US cuts may run deeper than feared ‒ and the jobs are heading to India
(theregister.com)
Following our report last week on IBM's ongoing layoffs, current and former employees got in touch to confirm what many suspected: The US cuts run deeper than reported, and the jobs are heading to India.
Following our report last week on IBM's ongoing layoffs, current and former employees got in touch to confirm what many suspected: The US cuts run deeper than reported, and the jobs are heading to India.
Google tells Fitbit owners to move to Google or else
(ycombinator.com)
You are receiving this email because there is an important upcoming change to your Fitbit account and action is required.
You are receiving this email because there is an important upcoming change to your Fitbit account and action is required.
Thoughtbot is pausing activity on X and Meta
(thoughtbot.com)
We’ve decided to pause our activity on X and Meta platforms.
We’ve decided to pause our activity on X and Meta platforms.
The Burnout Machine
(unionize.fyi)
Let’s get real for a minute: the tech industry loves to sell us on the myth of the "dream job."
Let’s get real for a minute: the tech industry loves to sell us on the myth of the "dream job."
European tech industry coalition calls for digital sovereignty
(techcrunch.com)
A broad coalition drawn from across the ranks of Europe’s tech industry is calling for “radical action” from European Union lawmakers to shrink reliance on foreign-owned digital infrastructure and services to bolster the bloc’s economic prospects, resilience, and security in increasingly fraught geopolitical times.
A broad coalition drawn from across the ranks of Europe’s tech industry is calling for “radical action” from European Union lawmakers to shrink reliance on foreign-owned digital infrastructure and services to bolster the bloc’s economic prospects, resilience, and security in increasingly fraught geopolitical times.
Ask HN: Those who still work for Tesla, why are you still with that company?
(ycombinator.com)
Ask HN: Those who still work for Tesla, why are you still with that company?
Ask HN: Those who still work for Tesla, why are you still with that company?
Tell HN: An ode to the lost magic of the 2010s ZIRP startups
(ycombinator.com)
It really is incredible how suddenly the world changes. Many of us are now unemployed, facing layoffs, taking salary cuts and enduring grueling work environments to try and get through the worst tech recession since 2008.
It really is incredible how suddenly the world changes. Many of us are now unemployed, facing layoffs, taking salary cuts and enduring grueling work environments to try and get through the worst tech recession since 2008.
Stanford students used to chase jobs at Meta and Google. Now work on war
(sfstandard.com)
A military tech gold rush has changed hearts and minds on campus.
A military tech gold rush has changed hearts and minds on campus.
Trump FTC Moves Ahead with Broad Microsoft Antitrust Probe
(yahoo.com)
The US Federal Trade Commission is moving ahead with a sprawling antitrust probe of Microsoft Corp. that was opened in the waning days of the Biden Administration, signaling that Donald Trump’s new FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson is going to prioritize scrutiny of tech giants.
The US Federal Trade Commission is moving ahead with a sprawling antitrust probe of Microsoft Corp. that was opened in the waning days of the Biden Administration, signaling that Donald Trump’s new FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson is going to prioritize scrutiny of tech giants.
Trimodal Nature of Tech Compensation in the US, UK and India
(pragmaticengineer.com)
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Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (March 2025)
(ycombinator.com)
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