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An updated act could hold big tech accountable for algorithms, Apple’s new accessory is costly, and Twitter is launching a version of its site as a Tor onion service.

Apple announced the new M1 Ultra chip, iPhones and MacBooks are hard to repair, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict threatens chip production.

Alberta invests almost $2 million for a program that opens more job opportunities for women in technology, the co-founder of Zypp Electric is opening doors for women in the electric vehicle industry, and women are breaking into the cryptocurrency and NFT space with inclusive and accessible innovations.

Starlink focuses on preventing signal jamming, Twitter makes work from home permanent, and hackers leak Samsung data.

Amazon closes a chunk of its physical retail stores; U.S. state attorneys investigate TikTok’s effects on mental health, and EU files a patent protection case against China.

U.S. president asks for new child safety laws on social media platforms, Amazon store employees push for higher pay and more benefits, and Apple stops selling products to Russia.

Reddit bans the Russia subreddit for spreading disinformation, Nvidia experiences a small-scale cyberattack, and Italy wants to attract semiconductor companies to its country.

Meta removes Russian disinformation campaigns; Starlink extends service in Ukraine; Germany’s renewable energy plan

Tech companies are applying business restrictions against Russia in compliance with sanctions imposed against the country following its invasion of Ukraine. This is by no means an exhaustive list, these are just the heaviest restrictions that have been announced in the past week.

Apple’s privacy policy hurts Facebook’s business, Amazon labour organizer arrested for trespassing, and Twitter accidentally suspends accounts of intelligence journalists.