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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.
Microsoft Could Reportedly Acquire Discord for Over $10 Billion
Discord has had similar negotiations with Epic Games and Amazon in the past, but they had led nowhere, so it's unclear if an agreement with Microsoft will be reached.
Bill Gates Answered How He Changed His Life to Reduce His Carbon Footprint
Bill Gates drives electric cars, uses solar panels in his house, and sometimes eats synthetic meat to reduce his carbon footprint. Besides, he buys biofuels and is also investing in companies that are developing alternative heating systems for homes.
Apple and Epic Games CEOs to Testify in the Fortnite Court Case
In addition to Tim Cook, the list of witnesses on Apple's side includes senior vice president of software engineering Craig Federighi and senior vice president of marketing Philip Schiller. On Epic Games' side, Tim Sweeney will testify.
Wikipedia to Launch a Paid Service for Big Tech Companies
Wikimedia Enterprise will offer paid services such as providing commercial partners with real-time updates and access to the entire array of Wikipedia data in a compatible and convenient format.
Google Will Reduce Play Store Service Fee to 15% for Almost All Developers
Google plans to reduce the Google Play service fee for all app developers from 30% to 15% starting July 2021. However, as noted, the reduced rate will apply only to the first $1 million in revenue per year.
Google Failed to Evade the Lawsuit That Claims It Tracks Users in Incognito Mode
The search giant is accused of secretly collecting user data even if they use a private Incognito mode in the Google Chrome browser, thus illegally invading millions of users' privacy.
More Than 60 Thousand Organizations Were Hacked Due to Microsoft Software Vulnerability
Due to a vulnerability in Microsoft's Exchange Server software, hackers managed to attack more than 60,000 companies and organizations in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The incident has already been called a cybersecurity threat.
