Facebook tests option to banish those pesky red notifications in one shot
Tired of playing whack-a-mole with Facebook’s red alert notifications? The social network is finally offering an option to turn off those red notifications entirely through a new setting on the Facebook app, prioritizing your well-being over the time spent on the blue app.
Tired of playing whack-a-mole with Facebook’s red alert notifications? The social network is finally offering an option to turn off those red notifications entirely through a new setting on the Facebook app, prioritizing your well-being over the time spent on the blue app.
FedEx sues US government over export rules in Huawei case
A lawsuit filed by FedEx against the U.S. government over export rules follows a dispute over diverted shipments that were intended for Huawei Technologies, the Chinese telecommunications-equipment giant.
A lawsuit filed by FedEx against the U.S. government over export rules follows a dispute over diverted shipments that were intended for Huawei Technologies, the Chinese telecommunications-equipment giant.
Senator urges FTC to enforce stronger child privacy safeguards on YouTube
Senator Edward Markey (D-MA), the co-author of Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) has sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging the commission to institute policy changes on YouTube over its alleged failure to comply with COPPA.
Senator Edward Markey (D-MA), the co-author of Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) has sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging the commission to institute policy changes on YouTube over its alleged failure to comply with COPPA.
Report: State-backed hackers using telecoms like 'global spy system'
An ambitious group of state-backed hackers has been burrowing into telecommunications companies in order to spy on high-profile targets across the world, a U.S. cybersecurity firm said in a report published Tuesday.
An ambitious group of state-backed hackers has been burrowing into telecommunications companies in order to spy on high-profile targets across the world, a U.S. cybersecurity firm said in a report published Tuesday.
Raspberry Pi 4 packs dual monitor support at $35
The Raspberry Pi computer has been a long favorite among tinkerers and hobbyists hackers – having sold over 25 million units since its inception in 2012. The latest installment - the Raspberry Pi 4, which went on sale Monday is breaking that mold – by offering performance that is close to an entry-level desktop computer.
The Raspberry Pi computer has been a long favorite among tinkerers and hobbyists hackers – having sold over 25 million units since its inception in 2012. The latest installment - the Raspberry Pi 4, which went on sale Monday is breaking that mold – by offering performance that is close to an entry-level desktop computer.
Samsung adds three devices to smart home range
Samsung announced the addition of three new affordable smart home devices to its SmartThings platform - a camera, a Wi-Fi plug, and a bulb on Monday.
Samsung announced the addition of three new affordable smart home devices to its SmartThings platform - a camera, a Wi-Fi plug, and a bulb on Monday.
What's your data worth to Big Tech? Bill would compel answer
As Congress bears down on big tech companies, two senators want to force giants like Google, Facebook and Amazon to tell users what data they're collecting from them and how much it's worth. The legislation floated Monday by Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Josh Hawley, R-Mo., goes to the heart of the tech giants' lucrative business model: harvesting data from platform users and making...
As Congress bears down on big tech companies, two senators want to force giants like Google, Facebook and Amazon to tell users what data they're collecting from them and how much it's worth. The legislation floated Monday by Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Josh Hawley, R-Mo., goes to the heart of the tech giants' lucrative business model: harvesting data from platform users and making...
Apple releases public beta of iOS 13, iPadOS, macOS Catalina, and tvOS 13
Can’t wait until fall to get the latest OS updates on your Apple device? If you don't mind living a litle dangerously, public betas of iOS 13, iPadOS and macOS Catalina, and tvOS 13 were just released on Apple’s beta website on Monday.
Can’t wait until fall to get the latest OS updates on your Apple device? If you don't mind living a litle dangerously, public betas of iOS 13, iPadOS and macOS Catalina, and tvOS 13 were just released on Apple’s beta website on Monday.
Google adds media literacy guide to internet safety curriculum for kids
Google has added six new media literacy lessons to its curriculum on digital safety to help kids identify disinformation and fake news, phishing attacks, evaluating the credibility of a source, spotting fake URLs, and more.
Google has added six new media literacy lessons to its curriculum on digital safety to help kids identify disinformation and fake news, phishing attacks, evaluating the credibility of a source, spotting fake URLs, and more.
Toys R Us to reopen stores in the US later this year: report
Toys R Us is expected to reopen stores just in time for the 2019 holiday season.
Toys R Us is expected to reopen stores just in time for the 2019 holiday season.
Slack shows up for work and rallies in Wall Street debut
Slack's newly public shares aren't slacking off. The work messaging service grew 49% in value after its stock started trading Thursday under the ticker "WORK." Slack's debut is the latest in several highly anticipated initial public offerings of stock for tech companies. While some such as Uber hit a few potholes on their opening day, companies focused on business...
Slack's newly public shares aren't slacking off. The work messaging service grew 49% in value after its stock started trading Thursday under the ticker "WORK." Slack's debut is the latest in several highly anticipated initial public offerings of stock for tech companies. While some such as Uber hit a few potholes on their opening day, companies focused on business...
Apple recall: Older 15-inch MacBook Pro model recalled over risk of battery catching fire
Apple has issued a recall of a limited portion of older-generation 15-inch MacBook Pro units after determining that the battery poses a risk of overheating and catching fire.
Apple has issued a recall of a limited portion of older-generation 15-inch MacBook Pro units after determining that the battery poses a risk of overheating and catching fire.
Work messaging app Slack to go public Thursday
San Francisco-based work messaging platform Slack is going public Thursday under the ticker symbol WORK. In documents posted with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Slack Technologies Inc. says it posted a loss of $138.9 million on revenue of $400 million in the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2019.
San Francisco-based work messaging platform Slack is going public Thursday under the ticker symbol WORK. In documents posted with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Slack Technologies Inc. says it posted a loss of $138.9 million on revenue of $400 million in the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2019.
Twice burned: Winklevii overshadowed by Zuckerberg yet again
Can a Libra and two Geminis get along? How about Facebook and the Winklevoss twins?
Can a Libra and two Geminis get along? How about Facebook and the Winklevoss twins?
Facebook's currency Libra faces financial, privacy pushback
Facebook is getting a taste of the regulatory pushback it will face as it creates a new digital currency with corporate partners.
Facebook is getting a taste of the regulatory pushback it will face as it creates a new digital currency with corporate partners.
Google to attribute song lyrics to third-party providers in search results
Google said Tuesday that it will soon include attribution to third parties providing the digital lyrics text that shows up on its homepage when you search for a song’s lyrics.
Google said Tuesday that it will soon include attribution to third parties providing the digital lyrics text that shows up on its homepage when you search for a song’s lyrics.
PowerPoint's new AI-powered coaching tool helps you give better presentations
Powerpoint, the presentation creation tool from Microsoft’s Office suite won’t just help prepare slides, but also critique your pacing and style of delivery, thanks to an upcoming AI-powered tool called Presenter Coach.
Powerpoint, the presentation creation tool from Microsoft’s Office suite won’t just help prepare slides, but also critique your pacing and style of delivery, thanks to an upcoming AI-powered tool called Presenter Coach.
Libra, Facebook's new digital currency explained
Facebook is unveiling a digital currency called Libra as the company seeks to make its ads more valuable by enabling smoother transactions and payments online, particularly among those without credit cards or bank accounts.
Facebook is unveiling a digital currency called Libra as the company seeks to make its ads more valuable by enabling smoother transactions and payments online, particularly among those without credit cards or bank accounts.
Facebook announces Libra, its own cryptocurrency for 2 billion-plus users
Facebook already rules daily communication for more than two billion people around the world. Now it wants its own currency, too.
Facebook already rules daily communication for more than two billion people around the world. Now it wants its own currency, too.
Twitch sues trolls for disrupting its service
Don’t feed the trolls - it’s a time-tested, enduring aphorisms of the internet age. Amazon-owned video-game streaming service Twitch is going against the grain by going after the trolls – it’s initiating legal action to unmask the trolls who engaged in a campaign of abusive behavior on its platform.
Don’t feed the trolls - it’s a time-tested, enduring aphorisms of the internet age. Amazon-owned video-game streaming service Twitch is going against the grain by going after the trolls – it’s initiating legal action to unmask the trolls who engaged in a campaign of abusive behavior on its platform.