Retail rivals crash Amazon's Prime Day party
The gravitational pull of Amazon Prime Day is so strong on shoppers it's benefiting other retailers as well, according to an early analysis from a key data group.
The gravitational pull of Amazon Prime Day is so strong on shoppers it's benefiting other retailers as well, according to an early analysis from a key data group.
Facebook executive defends currency plan to senators
Under withering criticism from senators, a Facebook executive on Tuesday defended the social network giant's ambitious plan to create a digital currency and pledged to work with regulators to achieve a system that protects the privacy of users' data.
Under withering criticism from senators, a Facebook executive on Tuesday defended the social network giant's ambitious plan to create a digital currency and pledged to work with regulators to achieve a system that protects the privacy of users' data.
Google Maps to show real-time information on bikesharing stations in Bay Area
Google is launching a new feature that will let users search for a bikeshare system in Google Maps and see available bikes nearby. The feature, initially launched in New York City a year ago, will roll out Wednesday to 24 cities in 16 countries, including San Francisco Bay Area.
Google is launching a new feature that will let users search for a bikeshare system in Google Maps and see available bikes nearby. The feature, initially launched in New York City a year ago, will roll out Wednesday to 24 cities in 16 countries, including San Francisco Bay Area.
New redesigned Twitter starts rolling out globally
Twitter started rolling out a redesigned interface globally on Monday, which adds several new sections to the user interface – notably, an Explore and Bookmarks menu, and menus for Profile and Lists to the menu.
Twitter started rolling out a redesigned interface globally on Monday, which adds several new sections to the user interface – notably, an Explore and Bookmarks menu, and menus for Profile and Lists to the menu.
Treasury chief: Facebook currency plan ripe for illicit use
The Trump administration came out strongly Monday against Facebook's ambitious plan to create a new digital currency, as the Treasury chief warned it could be used for illicit activity such as money laundering, human trafficking and financing terrorism.
The Trump administration came out strongly Monday against Facebook's ambitious plan to create a new digital currency, as the Treasury chief warned it could be used for illicit activity such as money laundering, human trafficking and financing terrorism.
The best Prime Day gadget deals: Moto G7, Galaxy phones, Kindle Paperwhite, and more
Amazon Prime Day 2019 is upon us, and the e-commerce giant has lined up a bunch of sales and discounts on tech gear that are at their lowest prices ever. If you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber, now’s probably the best time to take the gadgets off your wish list and on to your shopping cart.
Amazon Prime Day 2019 is upon us, and the e-commerce giant has lined up a bunch of sales and discounts on tech gear that are at their lowest prices ever. If you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber, now’s probably the best time to take the gadgets off your wish list and on to your shopping cart.
Deals, protests during Amazon Prime Day
Amazon's Prime Day is coming with a wave of deals - and protests.
Amazon's Prime Day is coming with a wave of deals - and protests.
Codebreaker Alan Turing to be face of new British banknote
Codebreaker and computing pioneer Alan Turing has been chosen as the face of Britain's new 50 pound note, the Bank of England announced Monday.
Codebreaker and computing pioneer Alan Turing has been chosen as the face of Britain's new 50 pound note, the Bank of England announced Monday.
Federal Trade Commission approves $5B fine against Facebook
The FTC has voted to approve a fine of about $5 billion for Facebook over privacy violations, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. The report cited an unnamed person familiar with the matter.
The FTC has voted to approve a fine of about $5 billion for Facebook over privacy violations, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. The report cited an unnamed person familiar with the matter.
Trump v. Big Tech: Social media summit will snub Google, Facebook and Twitter
President Donald Trump is gathering conservative groups at the White House this week for a "summit" on social media that will prominently snub the tech titans who run big platforms on Facebook, Twitter and Google.
President Donald Trump is gathering conservative groups at the White House this week for a "summit" on social media that will prominently snub the tech titans who run big platforms on Facebook, Twitter and Google.
Zoom issues emergency fix for Mac vulnerability
Video conferencing app Zoom issued a quick fix to a live vulnerability Tuesday in its Mac client after it was revealed by a security researcher.
Video conferencing app Zoom issued a quick fix to a live vulnerability Tuesday in its Mac client after it was revealed by a security researcher.
Amazon, Google quit derailing each other's video streaming devices, platforms
In a win for the average TV watching consumer, Google announced Tuesday that Chromecast and Android TV devices now supports Amazon's Prime Video streaming service, while Amazon's Fire TV media players added support for the official YouTube app.
In a win for the average TV watching consumer, Google announced Tuesday that Chromecast and Android TV devices now supports Amazon's Prime Video streaming service, while Amazon's Fire TV media players added support for the official YouTube app.
Trump v. Big Tech: Social media summit will snub Google, Facebook and Twitter
President Donald Trump is gathering conservative groups at the White House this week for a “summit” on social media that will prominently snub the tech titans who run big platforms on Facebook, Twitter and Google.
President Donald Trump is gathering conservative groups at the White House this week for a “summit” on social media that will prominently snub the tech titans who run big platforms on Facebook, Twitter and Google.
Uber Comfort offers more legroom, less conversation for riders who pay more
Uber is letting passengers tell their driver in advance that they'd like a little less conversation, and more legroom, if they're willing to pay. The ride-hailing giant launched "comfort" rides Tuesday. Riders are guaranteed a minimum amount of legroom in cars less than five years old and can use the app to tell drivers they don't want to talk. Comfort rides cost 20% to...
Uber is letting passengers tell their driver in advance that they'd like a little less conversation, and more legroom, if they're willing to pay. The ride-hailing giant launched "comfort" rides Tuesday. Riders are guaranteed a minimum amount of legroom in cars less than five years old and can use the app to tell drivers they don't want to talk. Comfort rides cost 20% to...
Apple bumps specs and cuts prices on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
Apple announced a $100 price cut on the Macbook Air and upgraded its specs and those of its 13-inch Macbook Pro Monday as a part of its Back to School promotion.
Apple announced a $100 price cut on the Macbook Air and upgraded its specs and those of its 13-inch Macbook Pro Monday as a part of its Back to School promotion.
Twitter to moderate tweets that express religious hate
The days when Twitter referred to itself as the "the free speech wing of the free speech party" are long gone. The Twitter Safety team on Tuesday expanded its moderation policies around hateful conduct to include language that dehumanizes others on the basis of religion.
The days when Twitter referred to itself as the "the free speech wing of the free speech party" are long gone. The Twitter Safety team on Tuesday expanded its moderation policies around hateful conduct to include language that dehumanizes others on the basis of religion.
Amazon, Microsoft wage war over the Pentagon's 'war cloud'
Amazon and Microsoft are battling it out over a $10 billion opportunity to build the U.S. military its first "war cloud" computing system. But Amazon's early hopes of a shock-and-awe victory may be slipping away.
Amazon and Microsoft are battling it out over a $10 billion opportunity to build the U.S. military its first "war cloud" computing system. But Amazon's early hopes of a shock-and-awe victory may be slipping away.
Apple re-releases iOS classic Texas Hold'em to celebrate App Store anniversary
It’s nearly 11 years since Apple launched the App store, and to mark the anniversary of the App Store, the Cupertino tech giant is rebooting an old iOS classic — Texas Hold’em.
It’s nearly 11 years since Apple launched the App store, and to mark the anniversary of the App Store, the Cupertino tech giant is rebooting an old iOS classic — Texas Hold’em.
Google launches program to teach kids how to code
For kids coming into in an increasingly software-driven world, learning to program is a crucial skill that sets them up for future success. Access to training resources isn’t readily available to everyone. To address this gap, Google launched a new educational resource for school teachers to teach the basics of programming to students on Monday. Called ‘Code with...
For kids coming into in an increasingly software-driven world, learning to program is a crucial skill that sets them up for future success. Access to training resources isn’t readily available to everyone. To address this gap, Google launched a new educational resource for school teachers to teach the basics of programming to students on Monday. Called ‘Code with...
Instagram is rolling out two features to curb online bullying
Internet platforms can often be a hostile space where some people say incredibly mean and abusive things, sometimes under pseudonymous profiles. Instagram said Monday it is rolling out a couple of changes on its platform to curb online bullying and make it more of a safe space for young people. These features were promised at Facebook’s F8 conference in late April 2019.
Internet platforms can often be a hostile space where some people say incredibly mean and abusive things, sometimes under pseudonymous profiles. Instagram said Monday it is rolling out a couple of changes on its platform to curb online bullying and make it more of a safe space for young people. These features were promised at Facebook’s F8 conference in late April 2019.