Americans Flunked This Test on Online Privacy
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Americans Flunked This Test on Online Privacy

Many consumers want control over their personal details. But few understand how online tracking works, says a new report from the University of Pennsylvania.
Tech Earnings Disappoint Investors as Giants Stress Cost Cuts
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Tech Earnings Disappoint Investors as Giants Stress Cost Cuts

Apple, Amazon and Alphabet all reported disappointing quarterly results, as they emphasized efforts to cut costs in the face of an economic slowdown.
Wall Street Likes Meta’s Plans to Cut Costs
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Wall Street Likes Meta’s Plans to Cut Costs

Meta’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, called 2023 the “year of efficiency,” a pronouncement that is reassuring investors and sparking a wider rally in tech stocks.
Judge Said to Allow Meta’s Deal for Virtual Reality Start-Up to Move Forward
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Judge Said to Allow Meta’s Deal for Virtual Reality Start-Up to Move Forward

The ruling, which is under seal, is a defeat for the Federal Trade Commission, which tried to block Meta’s deal with a rarely used antitrust argument.