Apple Employees Launch Petition Against Return-to-office Mandate
A group of Apple employees operating as a “solidarity union” called Apple Together has launched a petition against the company’s return-to-office mandate. Apple has ordered its employees at its Cupertino headquarters to return to their desks from September. Apple CEO Tim Cook says employees will have to work at least three days a week from […]
Zoom Cuts Annual Revenue Forecast as Demand Cools Off
Zoom has cut its annual profit and revenue forecast as demand for the video conferencing platform cools down. The company forecast annual revenue between US$4.39 billion and US$4.40 billion, compared with its earlier outlook of US$4.53 billion to US$4.55 billion. Zoom now expects adjusted annual earnings per share of between US$3.66 and US$3.69 compared with […]
Big Banks Face US$1bn Fine For Using Unauthorized Messaging Tools
Big banks face fines of more than US$1 billion for using unapproved messaging tools such as email and apps such as WhatsApp. The list of financial firms and fines already paid or expected to pay includes companies such as JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Citi, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Credit Suisse Group, Deutsche Bank […]
Ford cuts 3,000 Payroll and Contract Jobs
Ford Motor has announced plans to cut 3,000 payroll and contract jobs, mainly in North America and India, as the company moves to develop software-driven electric vehicles. Ford’s workforce primarily supports a traditional range of combustion technology products. According to Ford CEO Jim Farley, not enough Ford employees have the skills needed as the company […]
Apple Offers Users Tools to Repair Their MacBook at Home
Apple has announced that it will offer its customers the tools and expertise they need to repair and maintain their MacBook laptops at home. Apple pointed out that original parts and service tools will be available from August 23. Customers can buy the repair kits or rent them once for US$49. Apple had previously introduced […]
