Tech stocks are expected to fall following tomorrow’s US Presidential election – no matter who emerges victorious. Incumbent Donald Trump faces Democrat challenger Joe Biden for the country’s leadership. Yet despite the…
Big Tech Avoiding Almost $3bn in Developing-World Tax – Report
US tech giants are exploiting tax loopholes to avoid paying billions to the governments of developing nations, according to an NGO report. ActionAid International claims that Facebook, Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet…
Why HQ2 Could be Bad News for Queens
Thoughts and prayers to Business Insider‘s Graham Rapier, who braved fiercely lukewarm weather for a reportage from “the very edge” of Queens, New York, where Amazon plans to erect one half of its…
The Top Three Irish Startups to Watch Out For This St. Patrick’s Day
It’s been a topsy turvy year for Ireland’s tech sector. The island nation has enjoyed a tech boom, thanks in no small part to its wooing of several key Silicon Valley players…
When it Comes to Online Hate Speech, Europe is Struggling for Solutions
Europe has a big hate speech problem. In fact, many of its states aren’t entirely sure what hate speech is. Germany has been the most proactive of all European countries in venting…
EU Lands Blow in Tech Tax Battle
The European Union will overhaul its tax relationship with Big Tech, a leading politician has revealed. Speaking to Le Journal du Dimanche, French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said that Brussels plans to…
Belarus’ 23-year President Doubles Down on Tech, as Domestic Confusion Reigns
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signaled his commitment to the country’s tech industry–just days after dismissing its leading light. The autocratic leader, who this year will mark his 23rd year in charge…