"By Innovation Only" Apple media event expected to bring new iPhones, Watches to consumers
A media event this Tuesday at the Steve Jobs Theater at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino is expected to bring new iPhones, Apple Watches and Apple services to consumers. Possibly named the "iPhone 11" and "iPhone 11 Pro," the latest generation iPhone is expected to come with a dramatically improved rear-camera system.
A media event this Tuesday at the Steve Jobs Theater at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino is expected to bring new iPhones, Apple Watches and Apple services to consumers. Possibly named the "iPhone 11" and "iPhone 11 Pro," the latest generation iPhone is expected to come with a dramatically improved rear-camera system.
Official: Trump to challenge California authority on mileage
The Trump administration is moving forward with a proposal to revoke part of California's authority to set its own automobile gas mileage standards, a government official said Thursday, confronting a state that has repeatedly challenged the administration's environmental rollbacks.
The Trump administration is moving forward with a proposal to revoke part of California's authority to set its own automobile gas mileage standards, a government official said Thursday, confronting a state that has repeatedly challenged the administration's environmental rollbacks.
Friends with benefits: Facebook to tackle your love life with mobile-only dating service
Facebook Dating, a matchmaking service the company already offers in Brazil, Canada and 17 other countries, arrives in the U.S. on Thursday. But after years of privacy missteps by the social network, will people trust it with their love lives?
Facebook Dating, a matchmaking service the company already offers in Brazil, Canada and 17 other countries, arrives in the U.S. on Thursday. But after years of privacy missteps by the social network, will people trust it with their love lives?
NTSB: Tesla Autopilot flaw, driver inattention caused Model S crash
A design flaw in Tesla's Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system and driver inattention combined to cause a Model S electric car to slam into a firetruck parked along a California freeway, a government investigation has found. The National Transportation Safety Board determined that the driver was overly reliant on the system and that Autopilot's design let him disengage from driving.
A design flaw in Tesla's Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system and driver inattention combined to cause a Model S electric car to slam into a firetruck parked along a California freeway, a government investigation has found. The National Transportation Safety Board determined that the driver was overly reliant on the system and that Autopilot's design let him disengage from driving.
Scam alert: iPhone users warned not to answer calls from Apple support unless they requested them
Apple iPhone users beware: Sophisticated phishing scams are pretending to be part of Apple’s support team to get iCloud information.
Apple iPhone users beware: Sophisticated phishing scams are pretending to be part of Apple’s support team to get iCloud information.
Google's YouTube fined $170M to settle allegations it collected children's data without consent
WASHINGTON (AP) - Google's YouTube fined $170 million to settle allegations it collected children's data without parents' consent.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Google's YouTube fined $170 million to settle allegations it collected children's data without parents' consent.
‘Scooternado': Electric scooters removed from Florida streets ahead of Hurricane Dorian
As Hurricane Dorian barrels toward Florida, cities all along the coastal state removed electronic scooters from the streets in anticipation of what one politician dubbed a possible “scooternado.”
As Hurricane Dorian barrels toward Florida, cities all along the coastal state removed electronic scooters from the streets in anticipation of what one politician dubbed a possible “scooternado.”
Twitter account of Twitter's CEO Jack Dorsey hacked
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Twitter account was hacked on Friday, the company confirmed after the profile posted offensive tweets.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Twitter account was hacked on Friday, the company confirmed after the profile posted offensive tweets.
Uber, Lyft threaten $60 million California ballot measure
Uber and Lyft threatened Thursday to spend at least $60 million on a California ballot measure if they can't reach a deal with unions and lawmakers on legislation that would change the rights of their drivers and other so-called gig workers.
Uber and Lyft threatened Thursday to spend at least $60 million on a California ballot measure if they can't reach a deal with unions and lawmakers on legislation that would change the rights of their drivers and other so-called gig workers.
Busted iPhone? You'll have more places to fix it
There may soon be more places to get an Apple-sanctioned fix for a cracked iPhone screen. Apple said Thursday that it will sell tools and parts to independent phone-repair shops in the U.S. and later in other countries. Repairs at these shops, though, will be limited to iPhones already out of warranty.
There may soon be more places to get an Apple-sanctioned fix for a cracked iPhone screen. Apple said Thursday that it will sell tools and parts to independent phone-repair shops in the U.S. and later in other countries. Repairs at these shops, though, will be limited to iPhones already out of warranty.
Forever 21 reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy
Popular clothing retailer Forever 21 Inc. may be considering filing for bankruptcy, according to a report from Bloomberg Business.
Popular clothing retailer Forever 21 Inc. may be considering filing for bankruptcy, according to a report from Bloomberg Business.
Tesla begins selling car insurance to Tesla vehicle owners
Tesla owners can now buy insurance policies from the electric car company in what may be an essential step toward it selling driverless vehicles. The company said Wednesday it's now selling policies in California and will go nationwide at an undisclosed date.
Tesla owners can now buy insurance policies from the electric car company in what may be an essential step toward it selling driverless vehicles. The company said Wednesday it's now selling policies in California and will go nationwide at an undisclosed date.
Apple apologizes for using contractors to eavesdrop on Siri recordings
Apple is apologizing for allowing outsiders to listen to snippets of people's recorded conversations with its digital assistant Siri, a practice that undermined its attempts to position itself as a trusted steward of privacy.
Apple is apologizing for allowing outsiders to listen to snippets of people's recorded conversations with its digital assistant Siri, a practice that undermined its attempts to position itself as a trusted steward of privacy.
Employees of Big Tech are speaking out about ethical issues like never before
When Liz O'Sullivan was hired at the New York City-based artificial intelligence company Clarifai in 2017, she felt lucky to find work at the intersection of two of her main interests: technology and ethics. Two years later, she found herself facing a moral dilemma.
When Liz O'Sullivan was hired at the New York City-based artificial intelligence company Clarifai in 2017, she felt lucky to find work at the intersection of two of her main interests: technology and ethics. Two years later, she found herself facing a moral dilemma.
San Francisco's cashless ban now in effect; stores that don't comply could get slapped with fine
San Francisco’s cashless ban is now in effect, which means all stores must accept cash – or get slapped with a fine.
San Francisco’s cashless ban is now in effect, which means all stores must accept cash – or get slapped with a fine.
Pentagon pulls the plug on billion-dollar missile interceptor project
The Pentagon is pulling the plug on a billion-dollar, technically troubled project to build a better weapon that would destroy incoming missiles. The move is aimed in part at considering new approaches to missile defense at a time of rapid technological change.
The Pentagon is pulling the plug on a billion-dollar, technically troubled project to build a better weapon that would destroy incoming missiles. The move is aimed in part at considering new approaches to missile defense at a time of rapid technological change.
Walmart sues Tesla over solar panel systems that went up in flames
Walmart sued Tesla for "gross negligence" on Tuesday, saying that the electric car company's energy division installed solar panels that went up in flames on its store rooftops.
Walmart sued Tesla for "gross negligence" on Tuesday, saying that the electric car company's energy division installed solar panels that went up in flames on its store rooftops.
President Trump said he met with Apple CEO Tim Cook about China tariffs
President Donald Trump said he met with Apple CEO Tim Cook who expressed concerned about planned tariffs on Chinese goods.
President Donald Trump said he met with Apple CEO Tim Cook who expressed concerned about planned tariffs on Chinese goods.
Tesla reboots its solar-panel business, offers rental plans
Tesla is trying to spark its solar-panel business by letting consumers rent rooftop systems rather than buy them. Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk announced the offering in a series of tweets Sunday.
Tesla is trying to spark its solar-panel business by letting consumers rent rooftop systems rather than buy them. Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk announced the offering in a series of tweets Sunday.
Amazon: Facial recognition program for cops detects emotion; privacy advocates concerned
Amazon has announced its facial recognition program used by one Washington state police agency can now detect emotion, generating concerns from privacy advocates.
Amazon has announced its facial recognition program used by one Washington state police agency can now detect emotion, generating concerns from privacy advocates.