Marvie Basilan

News writer since 2015. Often on the tail of tech layoffs. Also interested in bad weather and bad politics. Cat/s Mom. Poet on strike.

Marvie Basilan

US Chip Giant Qualcomm Laying Off Hundreds In Taiwan, To Cut Shanghai Staff: Reports

The American chip giant had previously reduced its U.S. workforce, particularly in its San Diego headquarters.

X, Formerly Twitter, Cuts Trust And Safety Team That Moderates Toxic Content: Report

X, formerly Twitter, reportedly cut its trust and safety team to around 20 people earlier this month even after advertisers discussed concerns about toxic content on the platform.

'Immortals Of Aveum' Developer Cuts Nearly Half Of Workforce Amid Low Player Count

Ascendant Studios' CEO Bret Robbins said the team, which Electronics Arts touted as having the right experience to deliver "Immortals of Aveum," had to make the necessary adjustments now that its game has been shipped.

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Dominican Republic Suspends Visas For Haitians, Threatens To Shut Trade Over Canal Dispute

President Luis Abinader has suspended the issuance of visas to Haitians as a dispute between the two countries ensues over the construction of a canal on Haiti's side of its border with DR.

Brazil Says Putin Won't Be Arrested At G20 Rio Summit After India Passes Baton

Fresh off the G20 conference in New Delhi, Brazil's Lula said that as long as he's president, Russia's Putin would not be arrested if he chooses to attend next year's G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Biden's Curbs On China Could Blunt Singapore's Edge In An Emerging Technology Field

Some in the industry worry that the Biden administration's recent ban on certain U.S. investments in China, specifically targeting semiconductors and microelectronics, AI, and quantum information tech, may come in Singapore's way to glory.

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H-1B Visa Applications More Than Doubled Under Biden In 2023: Report

Even with concerns surrounding the exploitation of the H-1B visa program, many workers still applied to the program in 2023, more than double the numbers from last year.

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US-Born Workers Not Filling Up Immigrant Jobs Despite Prejudiced Narrative: Study

Americans aren't filling up job openings that immigrants usually cover even with a COVID-triggered decline in immigration, a study found.

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Flawed Oxygen Readings Delayed COVID Treatment For Blacks, Hispanics; Increased Readmission Risk: Study

The news of the latest findings regarding pulse oximeters comes months after a lawsuit alleged that the Apple Watch's blood oxygen measuring feature provided inaccurate readings for people with darker skin.