Cybersecurity firm: 540 million Facebook records exposed by 3rd party
A cybersecurity firm is reporting that Facebook data has been exposed in two separate incidents.
A cybersecurity firm is reporting that Facebook data has been exposed in two separate incidents.
ParkStash: Like Airbnb, but for parking spaces
The parking nightmare confronting many motorists may have an innovative solution in San Jose. Even when the campus is closed for Spring Break, finding parking near San Jose State University is a needle in a haystack proposition. It’s worse when classes are in session.
The parking nightmare confronting many motorists may have an innovative solution in San Jose. Even when the campus is closed for Spring Break, finding parking near San Jose State University is a needle in a haystack proposition. It’s worse when classes are in session.
ACLU files complaint against CBP over unwarranted device search of Apple employee
A Silicon Valley executive executive has filed a complaint through the American Civil Liberties Union against the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, alleging armed federal agents tried to force him to hand over his phone and laptop passcodes -- against his company's nondisclosure requirements - and denied him access to a lawyer.
A Silicon Valley executive executive has filed a complaint through the American Civil Liberties Union against the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, alleging armed federal agents tried to force him to hand over his phone and laptop passcodes -- against his company's nondisclosure requirements - and denied him access to a lawyer.
Milpitas Great Mall could be site of scaled-down Legoland theme park
The popular Lego brand could soon have a presence in the Bay Area. Legoland just submitted a permit application to open a discovery center in the Great Mall in Milpitas. It’s a scaled down version of the Legoland theme park and would be the first in California.
The popular Lego brand could soon have a presence in the Bay Area. Legoland just submitted a permit application to open a discovery center in the Great Mall in Milpitas. It’s a scaled down version of the Legoland theme park and would be the first in California.
Lyft shares skid below IPO price in first full trading day
Lyft's shares have slumped almost 12 percent in their first full day of trading following the ride-hailing company's initial public offering of stock.
Lyft's shares have slumped almost 12 percent in their first full day of trading following the ride-hailing company's initial public offering of stock.
Facebook now explains why you saw a post on the News Feed
Ever wondered why a particular post appeared on your News Feed? The algorithmic decisions that dictate what content you see on your Facebook News Feed were a mystery, until now. On Sunday, Facebook announced the launch of a new feature titled “Why am I seeing this post?”, which provides some context on why a particular post was shown to you. The feature is similar to the one it already...
Ever wondered why a particular post appeared on your News Feed? The algorithmic decisions that dictate what content you see on your Facebook News Feed were a mystery, until now. On Sunday, Facebook announced the launch of a new feature titled “Why am I seeing this post?”, which provides some context on why a particular post was shown to you. The feature is similar to the one it already...
Gmail launches email scheduling, Smart Compose for Android devices
Fifteen years ago, Gmail wowed the world with the launch of its free email service, offering a gigabyte of email storage. In celebration of its birthday, Google has announced new features that make the service more convenient and mobile-friendly. Smart Compose, Gmail’s assistive email feature which autocompletes emails as you type them was launched in May 2018. The feature, which uses neural...
Fifteen years ago, Gmail wowed the world with the launch of its free email service, offering a gigabyte of email storage. In celebration of its birthday, Google has announced new features that make the service more convenient and mobile-friendly. Smart Compose, Gmail’s assistive email feature which autocompletes emails as you type them was launched in May 2018. The feature, which uses neural...
Walgreens to sell CBD products in several states
Walgreens will soon jump on the CBD bandwagon.
Walgreens will soon jump on the CBD bandwagon.
Investors hitch a ride on Lyft's IPO at $72 a share
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Lyft had little trouble getting investors to hop on board its increasingly popular ride-hailing service, as its initial public offering fetched a $72 per-share price that exceeded even its own expectations. The next big test comes Friday morning when the San Francisco company's stock will begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol "LYFT."
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Lyft had little trouble getting investors to hop on board its increasingly popular ride-hailing service, as its initial public offering fetched a $72 per-share price that exceeded even its own expectations. The next big test comes Friday morning when the San Francisco company's stock will begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol "LYFT."
Facebook charged with housing discrimination by HUD
The federal government charged Facebook with high-tech housing discrimination Thursday for allegedly misusing its vaunted ability to deliver ads with surgical precision to certain groups of people and not others.
The federal government charged Facebook with high-tech housing discrimination Thursday for allegedly misusing its vaunted ability to deliver ads with surgical precision to certain groups of people and not others.
EU passes controversial copyright law targeting web platforms
The European parliament approved a controversial set of rules governing copyright on the internet Tuesday that would force tech platforms to share revenue with rights holders, and make internet companies liable for copyrighted content uploaded to their site. The parliament voted 348-274 to pass the bill with the intent to empower creatives and news publishers against tech giants that operate...
The European parliament approved a controversial set of rules governing copyright on the internet Tuesday that would force tech platforms to share revenue with rights holders, and make internet companies liable for copyrighted content uploaded to their site. The parliament voted 348-274 to pass the bill with the intent to empower creatives and news publishers against tech giants that operate...
Uber acquires Mideast competitor Careem for $3.1 billion
Ride-hailing service Uber announced on Tuesday it has acquired Mideast competitor Careem for $3.1 billion, giving the San Francisco-based firm the commanding edge in a region with a large, young, tech-savvy population.
Ride-hailing service Uber announced on Tuesday it has acquired Mideast competitor Careem for $3.1 billion, giving the San Francisco-based firm the commanding edge in a region with a large, young, tech-savvy population.
ASUS computers infected by auto-update virus
In a sophisticated targeted espionage operation, hackers infected tens of thousands of computers from the Taiwanese vendor ASUS with malicious software using the company's online automatic update service, security researchers reported Monday.
In a sophisticated targeted espionage operation, hackers infected tens of thousands of computers from the Taiwanese vendor ASUS with malicious software using the company's online automatic update service, security researchers reported Monday.
Apple will have subscription service for games, news
Apple made multiple announcements Monday about new subscription services and an Apple credit card.
Apple made multiple announcements Monday about new subscription services and an Apple credit card.
Apple fires shots against ad-tech giants with its privacy push
Apple’s newly launched news, gaming, video subscription and credit card service all have one differentiating feature in common – a pledge to keep user data private.
Apple’s newly launched news, gaming, video subscription and credit card service all have one differentiating feature in common – a pledge to keep user data private.
Levi's soars in return to public markets
Levi Strauss & Co.'s return to the public markets got an enthusiastic reception from investors who believe the iconic brand is ready for a comeback - and still has a lot more room to grow.
Levi Strauss & Co.'s return to the public markets got an enthusiastic reception from investors who believe the iconic brand is ready for a comeback - and still has a lot more room to grow.
Facebook left millions of passwords readable by employees
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Facebook left millions of user passwords readable by its employees for years, the company said Thursday , an acknowledgement it offered after a security researcher posted about the issue online. By storing passwords in readable plain text, Facebook violated fundamental computer-security practices. Those call for organizations and websites to save passwords in a scrambled...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Facebook left millions of user passwords readable by its employees for years, the company said Thursday , an acknowledgement it offered after a security researcher posted about the issue online. By storing passwords in readable plain text, Facebook violated fundamental computer-security practices. Those call for organizations and websites to save passwords in a scrambled...
Y Combinator launches 189 startups in its Winter 2019 batch
When the two-day event comes to a close here at Pier 48, a total of 189 growth-obsessed startups from around the globe, ranging from aerospace to real estate, will be done pitching to a hall full of investors.
When the two-day event comes to a close here at Pier 48, a total of 189 growth-obsessed startups from around the globe, ranging from aerospace to real estate, will be done pitching to a hall full of investors.
EU hits Google with $1.68 billion fine
European Union regulators have hit Google with a 1.49 billion euro ($1.68 billion) fine for abusing its dominant role in online advertising.
European Union regulators have hit Google with a 1.49 billion euro ($1.68 billion) fine for abusing its dominant role in online advertising.
Google's upcoming gaming platform Stadia is a console killer
Google took the wraps off Stadia, its keenly expected gaming platform at the Game Developers Conference Tuesday morning, bringing on its CEO Sundar Pichai on stage to kick off the proceedings.
Google took the wraps off Stadia, its keenly expected gaming platform at the Game Developers Conference Tuesday morning, bringing on its CEO Sundar Pichai on stage to kick off the proceedings.