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Big Tech, also known as Big Four tech companies and Gang of Four, denotes some of the largest technology companies such as Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook and occasionally even Microsoft. These companies are assumed to be the most influential computer and software companies in the world because of their domination over the cyberspace during the 2010s.
The U.S. Congress Is Worried About Facebook's Giphy Acquisition
Facebook recently announced the purchase of Giphy animated image service. U.S. Congress opposed the deal, saying Facebook cannot buy other companies while the antitrust investigation is underway.
Facebook Acquired Giphy for $400 Million and Welcomed It as Part of Instagram
The social media giant bought the GIF-sharing platform that reportedly cost $400 million to integrate it into Instagram.
Apple Acquired a California-Based VR Company NextVR
The NextVR website has changed its slogan to "NextVR is Heading in a New Direction." The company thanked its partners and fans around the world and closed, being completely absorbed by Apple.
Apple to Start Returning Some Employees to Offices in the Following Weeks
The Cupertino company was one of the first to let staff switch to remote work during the pandemic, and it’s now one of the first to return workers to its offices.
Google Tells the Majority of Its Employees to Work from Home Until 2021
Google is extending the company’s work-from-home policy until 2021 in an effort to protect its employees from the coronavirus infection.
Facebook Will Let Its Employees Work Remotely Until the End of 2020
Facebook employees that can go on with their work at home will have an opportunity to do so until the end of this year, while some of them will be able to get back to the offices once they re-open.
Microsoft Shut Down the Wunderlist App and Wunderlist Founder Has Announced a New App Called Superlist
The legendary Wunderlist app ceased to exist on May 6, 2020. To everyone's surprise, Christian Reber, the co-founder of 6Wunderkinder, announced about the upcoming launch of a new app called Superlist.
