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Internet services cut for hours by Amazon cloud outage
AFP, Published on 21/10/2025
» SAN FRANCISCO - Popular internet services ranging from streaming platforms to messaging services to banking were offline for hours on Monday due to an outage in Amazon's crucial cloud network, illustrating the extent to which internet life depends on the tech titan.
Computer pioneer Microsoft turns 50 in the age of AI
AFP, Published on 31/03/2025
» SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft has been at the heart of computing for half a century, becoming a tech stalwart almost taken for granted as lifestyles embraced the internet.
Tech billionaires take center stage at Trump inauguration
AFP, Published on 21/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - US tech multibillionaires -- including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos -- were given prime positions at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, in an unprecedented demonstration of their power and influence in the White House.
Tech giants jockey for position at dawn of AI age
AFP, Published on 06/11/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - Whether they sell smartphones, ads or computer chips, the heavyweights of Silicon Valley have everything to prove to investors looking to see who is best placed in the race to dominate the generative artificial intelligence market.
High-flying tech giants buffeted by turbulent times, earnings show
AFP, Published on 29/04/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: Tech giants that saw good times during the pandemic are dealing with a "hangover" compounded by inflation and the war in Ukraine, analysts have said after earnings released this week.
Amazon may be exception to global tax rules
AFP, Published on 09/06/2021
» PARIS: The Group of Seven wealthy nations may have endorsed a plan to ensure the world's biggest companies pay a minimum global tax rate, but US tech behemoth Amazon may escape it.
Google ad surge drives up profits for parent firm Alphabet
AFP, Published on 28/04/2021
» SAN FRANCISCO: Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday reported that quarterly profit more than doubled as digital advertising surged with more people relying on the internet during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO
AFP, Published on 03/02/2021
» WASHINGTON: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said on Tuesday he would stand aside later this year as chief executive of the company he built from a start-up into one of the world's most valuable firms.
Bezos to step down as CEO of Amazon this year
AFP, Published on 03/02/2021
» WASHINGTON: Jeff Bezos said Tuesday he would give up his role as chief executive of Amazon later this year as the tech and e-commerce giant reported a surge in profit and revenue in the holiday quarter.
Conservative social network Parler sues Amazon over web shutdown
AFP, Published on 12/01/2021
» NEW YORK - The social platform Parler sued Amazon on Monday after the tech giant's web division forced the conservative-friendly network offline for failing to rein in incitements to violence.