Lawsuit says Google discriminates against Black workers

A former Google employee sued the tech giant saying it engages in a "pattern and practice" of racial discrimination against its Black workers, steering them into lower-level and lower-paid jobs and subjecting them to a hostile work environment if they speak out. 

Apple Maps, iTunes and other apps back online after outage

Apple reported several outages with multiple of its apps Monday including App Store, Apple Music and Apple TV+.

Former employee charged with defrauding Apple of $10 million

The former Apple employee defrauded the tech giant out of more than $10 million by taking kickbacks, stealing equipment and laundering money, authorities said.

Court sides with homeowners in CodeNext court battle

After hearing the case, the Texas 14th Court of Appeals sided with property owners, affectively killing CodeNext.

Amazon closes $8.45B MGM studio acquisition

Amazon has closed its $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM Studios as it looks to boost its streaming service in competition with Netflix and Disney. 

Netflix to launch test that requires subscribers to pay for users outside household

Netflix says it is testing a new feature for its members in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru, requiring users to add “sub accounts” for up to two people they don’t live with — and it will come at a cost.

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg makes a stop in Austin

US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg stopped in Austin to spend time with Capital Metro and discuss Project Connect.

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson to retire; founder Howard Schultz to be interim chief

Starbucks President and CEO Kevin Johnson said Wednesday he will retire next month, and former CEO and company founder Howard Schultz will replace him on an interim basis. 

Austin allows public to provide public comment remotely via phone

Residents in Austin who want to participate in the local democratic process are being offered new ways to get involved in an effort to increase public participation.

Volvo and Starbucks team up to add electric vehicle charging stations at 15 stores

Customers stopping by some neighborhood Starbucks can now recharge themselves and their battery-powered vehicles at new electric vehicle charging stations, a new pilot program between the coffee retailer and Volvo.

Google sued by restaurants for alleged deceptive online ordering practices

Left Field Holdings LLC accused Google of designing online ordering web pages to trick customers into believing they’re ordering directly from the restaurant.

Prime Video brings 'Superheroes & Superstars Experience' to SXSW 2022

The experience will be available from Friday, March 11 to Monday, March 14 to anyone with a music badge, film badge, interactive badge, or platinum badge.

Possible fire causes plane to land at Austin-Bergstrom

No injuries were reported to the airport and there are no impacts to airport operations, says Austin-Bergstrom.

Face masks still required on CapMetro vehicles

TSA has extended the nationwide mask mandate for public transit until April 18. The requirement had been set to expire on March 18.