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Tech Companies Rethink Hong Kong Operations Under New Security Law

Major technology firms including TikTok are pausing or exiting operations in Hong Kong as they assess the impact of Beijing's new national security law. The sweeping legislation forces businesses to grapple with potential data requests from local authorities.

Facebook Plans Shift to Half Remote Workforce by 2030

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces plans to permanently allow remote work for many employees, aiming for half the company to work remotely within a decade. This gradual shift follows similar moves by Twitter and Shopify during the coronavirus pandemic.

Amazon Extends Seattle-Area Work-From-Home Mandate Through End of March

Amazon updates its coronavirus response by requiring Seattle-area employees to work remotely until the end of March. The extension impacts the company's hometown workforce as the tech giant adjusts to the evolving pandemic.

Microsoft Mandates Three-Week Remote Work for Seattle Employees Amid Coronavirus Spread

Microsoft instructs its Seattle-area workforce to stay home for three weeks as the coronavirus outbreak expands in the region. This proactive measure aims to prioritize employee health and reduce viral transmission.

Major Tech Firms Cancel Conferences and Restrict Travel Over Coronavirus

The world's largest technology companies are severely curtailing travel and canceling major conferences as the coronavirus outbreak disrupts global operations. Apple, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Amazon are all taking precautions to protect employees and manage supply chain issues.

Twitter Permanently Embraces Remote Work For All Eligible Employees

Twitter announces that employees who can work from home may do so indefinitely, even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends. The company keeps its offices closed until September at the earliest as it takes a cautious approach to reopening.

Twitter Permanently Embraces Remote Work for All Eligible Employees

Twitter announces that employees can work from home indefinitely, making it one of the first major tech companies to adopt a permanent remote work policy. The company states that its offices will remain closed until September at the earliest.

Tech Giants Find Path to Redemption Amid Global Health Crisis

The coronavirus pandemic presents an unexpected opportunity for technology companies to rebuild public trust by providing essential digital services and accurate information during a critical time.

Google Tells North American Employees to Work From Home Amid Coronavirus

Google is instructing all of its North American employees to work remotely to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The tech giant joins a growing list of companies changing their workplace policies in response to the global outbreak.

Microsoft Mandates Remote Work for Puget Sound and Bay Area Employees

Microsoft instructs employees in its headquarters region and the Bay Area to work from home through late March to minimize coronavirus exposure. The company also cancels non-essential business travel and advises vulnerable on-site workers to stay home.

Tech Firms Gain Temporary Tariff Relief Ahead of Holiday Season

The U.S. Trade Representative and the president delay tariffs on consumer electronics like smartphones and laptops to avoid holiday price hikes. The announcement triggers a significant stock market rally led by Apple.

Google Unifies Research Division Under New Google AI Brand

Google rebrands its entire research division as Google AI ahead of the I/O developer conference, highlighting a major shift toward machine learning and neural networks across all of its products.