Salesforce buying Tableau Software in $15.7B all-stock deal
Customer-management software developer Salesforce is buying Tableau Software in an all-stock deal valued at $15.7 billion.
Customer-management software developer Salesforce is buying Tableau Software in an all-stock deal valued at $15.7 billion.
Top executives leave Uber after internal shakeup
Uber is parting ways with two of its top executives less than a month after the company's rocky initial public offering. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told employees in an email Friday he plans to be more involved in day-to-day operations now that the IPO has passed. Khosrowshahi says the heads of the global rides and Eats teams will report directly to him, and Chief Operating Officer Barney...
Uber is parting ways with two of its top executives less than a month after the company's rocky initial public offering. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told employees in an email Friday he plans to be more involved in day-to-day operations now that the IPO has passed. Khosrowshahi says the heads of the global rides and Eats teams will report directly to him, and Chief Operating Officer Barney...
San Francisco supervisors find tax break recipients didn't reinvest in community
San Francisco supervisors on Thursday blasted a Mid-Market area tax break enacted eight years ago, known as the Twitter Tax Break, for failing to hold tech companies accountable for their investments back into the community.
San Francisco supervisors on Thursday blasted a Mid-Market area tax break enacted eight years ago, known as the Twitter Tax Break, for failing to hold tech companies accountable for their investments back into the community.
Google's challenge to game consoles to kick off in November
Google will start its Stadia streaming service to challenge the video game industry in November - but initially only as part of a $130 bundle that includes hardware and a pass for a friend.
Google will start its Stadia streaming service to challenge the video game industry in November - but initially only as part of a $130 bundle that includes hardware and a pass for a friend.
Apple recalls three-prong wall adaptors due to risk of electric shock
Apple has issued a recall Wednesday for three-prong wall plug adaptors included in their World Travel Adaptor kits due to risk of electric shock.
Apple has issued a recall Wednesday for three-prong wall plug adaptors included in their World Travel Adaptor kits due to risk of electric shock.
New feature in iOS13 will improve battery health and longevity
Apple unleashed hundreds of feature updates to its product range on Monday, and some of them didn’t get any prime time coverage at the keynote.
Apple unleashed hundreds of feature updates to its product range on Monday, and some of them didn’t get any prime time coverage at the keynote.
YouTube updates policy to ban unaccompanied kids from live-streaming
YouTube announced on Monday that it will be updating its live streaming policy to prevent minors from live streaming video, unless they are clearly accompanied by an adult. The video sharing platform will also automatically disable comments on videos featuring minors and reduce recommending videos featuring minors in risky situations. The announcement comes in the aftermath of an NYT...
YouTube announced on Monday that it will be updating its live streaming policy to prevent minors from live streaming video, unless they are clearly accompanied by an adult. The video sharing platform will also automatically disable comments on videos featuring minors and reduce recommending videos featuring minors in risky situations. The announcement comes in the aftermath of an NYT...
Amazon Echo now supports Alexa Guard, a home security feature in the US
Your Echo smart speaker can now double up as a watchdog at home. Amazon started rolling out its Alexa Guard feature on Monday to users in the US, which notifies you if there’s the sound of breaking glass, or if the smoke or carbon monoxide alarm goes off while you’re away from home.
Your Echo smart speaker can now double up as a watchdog at home. Amazon started rolling out its Alexa Guard feature on Monday to users in the US, which notifies you if there’s the sound of breaking glass, or if the smoke or carbon monoxide alarm goes off while you’re away from home.
Chipotle says prices could go up if U.S. makes good on Mexico tariffs threat
The cost of a Chipotle burrito could cost you more if President Donald Trump goes through with his threat to slap Mexico with tariffs as part of a dispute over illegal immigration.
The cost of a Chipotle burrito could cost you more if President Donald Trump goes through with his threat to slap Mexico with tariffs as part of a dispute over illegal immigration.
Mozilla launches free desktop password manager, makes anti-tracking a default feature
Mozilla has made significant strides in improving the speed and performance of its browser lately, and made privacy protection a core part of its brand ethos. On Tuesday, Mozilla upped the ante by making Enhanced Tracking Protection a default feature on Firefox, and launching a desktop version of its password free manager.
Mozilla has made significant strides in improving the speed and performance of its browser lately, and made privacy protection a core part of its brand ethos. On Tuesday, Mozilla upped the ante by making Enhanced Tracking Protection a default feature on Firefox, and launching a desktop version of its password free manager.
Congress launches Big Tech antitrust probe
The federal government may be warming up its antitrust enforcement machine and pointing it at Big Tech. On Monday, the House Judiciary Committee announced a sweeping antitrust probe of unspecified technology companies . In a statement, it promised "a top-to-bottom review of the market power held by giant tech platforms," which would be the first such Congress has ever undertaken.
The federal government may be warming up its antitrust enforcement machine and pointing it at Big Tech. On Monday, the House Judiciary Committee announced a sweeping antitrust probe of unspecified technology companies . In a statement, it promised "a top-to-bottom review of the market power held by giant tech platforms," which would be the first such Congress has ever undertaken.
Walmart extends debt-free college benefits to high schoolers
Walmart is extending its debt-free college benefits to high schoolers as a way to attract and retain workers in a tight labor market.
Walmart is extending its debt-free college benefits to high schoolers as a way to attract and retain workers in a tight labor market.
Apple splits iTunes software on Macs into 3 apps
Apple announced an end to the iTunes era at WWDC 2019, Apple’s annual developer conference on Monday. The upcoming MacOS Catalina, slated to release this fall, will replace iTunes with three separate apps - Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and the Apple TV app.
Apple announced an end to the iTunes era at WWDC 2019, Apple’s annual developer conference on Monday. The upcoming MacOS Catalina, slated to release this fall, will replace iTunes with three separate apps - Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and the Apple TV app.
WWDC 2019 Highlights: iOS 13, MacOS Catalina, watchOS 6, Mac Pro, Sidecar, and more
Apple unveiled a host of new features and updates to its software platforms at WWDC 2019, its annual developer conference on Monday. The Cupertino-based tech giant announced features that make its devices and product offerings more robust and multi-functional. These announcements come at a time when it is pivoting to services, after facing declining sales of the iPhone. Apple is shipping 30...
Apple unveiled a host of new features and updates to its software platforms at WWDC 2019, its annual developer conference on Monday. The Cupertino-based tech giant announced features that make its devices and product offerings more robust and multi-functional. These announcements come at a time when it is pivoting to services, after facing declining sales of the iPhone. Apple is shipping 30...
Google, others suffer nearly 5-hour service outage Sunday
Google is saying users of YouTube and other services are seeing errors or slow performance due to high levels of network congestions in the eastern United States. YouTube, Google Cloud and G Suite services are affected, but Google said it believes it has identified the cause of the congestion and expects to return to normal service shortly. The company first identified the issue on its Google...
Google is saying users of YouTube and other services are seeing errors or slow performance due to high levels of network congestions in the eastern United States. YouTube, Google Cloud and G Suite services are affected, but Google said it believes it has identified the cause of the congestion and expects to return to normal service shortly. The company first identified the issue on its Google...
Malware infested laptop receives $1.345 million closing bid
A Samsung netbook loaded with six pieces of malware has sold as a piece of art, and has received a final closing bid of $1.435 million at an online auction.
A Samsung netbook loaded with six pieces of malware has sold as a piece of art, and has received a final closing bid of $1.435 million at an online auction.
Amazon sells and ships Moto Z4 to customer before its launch
As far as gadget leaks go, this one takes the cake. Motorola’s upcoming phone, the Moto Z4 isn’t even officially announced yet, but not only did a customer find a listing for a phone on Amazon, he was able to buy it, and get it shipped. He has posted an unboxing video with his impressions of the device.
As far as gadget leaks go, this one takes the cake. Motorola’s upcoming phone, the Moto Z4 isn’t even officially announced yet, but not only did a customer find a listing for a phone on Amazon, he was able to buy it, and get it shipped. He has posted an unboxing video with his impressions of the device.
World Health Organization classifies gaming addiction as a mental disorder
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognized video game addiction as a ‘gaming disorder’ at the 72nd World Health Assembly on Saturday. The classification will go into effect January 1, 2022.
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognized video game addiction as a ‘gaming disorder’ at the 72nd World Health Assembly on Saturday. The classification will go into effect January 1, 2022.
Apple refreshes iPod Touch line-up with A10 Fusion chip
Apple announced a new update to the iPod Touch family on Monday, featuring the A10 Fusion chip, which first appeared in the iPhone 7. It’s the seventh generation of the iPod Touch, which comes almost four years after the sixth-generation, introduced first in July 2015.
Apple announced a new update to the iPod Touch family on Monday, featuring the A10 Fusion chip, which first appeared in the iPhone 7. It’s the seventh generation of the iPod Touch, which comes almost four years after the sixth-generation, introduced first in July 2015.
MacKenzie Bezos pledges half her fortune to charity
NEW YORK (AP) - MacKenzie Bezos, who finalized her divorce from Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos earlier this year, is pledging to give away half her fortune to charity. The novelist said Tuesday that she signed The Giving Pledge, a campaign to get the ultra-wealthy to pledge at least half their fortune to charitable causes. It was created in 2010 by billionaire investor Warren Buffett and...
NEW YORK (AP) - MacKenzie Bezos, who finalized her divorce from Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos earlier this year, is pledging to give away half her fortune to charity. The novelist said Tuesday that she signed The Giving Pledge, a campaign to get the ultra-wealthy to pledge at least half their fortune to charitable causes. It was created in 2010 by billionaire investor Warren Buffett and...