300,000 tweets flagged over election disinformation, CEO says during Senate hearing
A Senate panel is calling on the CEOs of Facebook and Twitter to defend their handling of disinformation in the contest between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.
A Senate panel is calling on the CEOs of Facebook and Twitter to defend their handling of disinformation in the contest between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.
Zoom gets rid of 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
New audio device puts music in your head — without headphones
A new futuristic audio technology from Noveto Systems allows people to move around in their own personal sound bubble.
A new futuristic audio technology from Noveto Systems allows people to move around in their own personal sound bubble.
YouTube down: Service restored after widespread outage on streaming platform
YouTube restored services after a brief outage on Wednesday.
YouTube restored services after a brief outage on Wednesday.
Debt collectors will be allowed to contact you via text, social media messaging, email by 2021
By next year, debt collectors will be allowed to contact debtors via text messages, email and even through private social media messaging.
By next year, debt collectors will be allowed to contact debtors via text messages, email and even through private social media messaging.
Twitter permanently suspends Steve Bannon account after he called for beheading of Fauci, FBI director
Facebook and YouTube have also removed a clip of Steve Bannon’s “War Room” show, in which the former Trump adviser called for the beheading of FBI Director Christopher Wray and the nation’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Facebook and YouTube have also removed a clip of Steve Bannon’s “War Room” show, in which the former Trump adviser called for the beheading of FBI Director Christopher Wray and the nation’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Walmart lays off shelf-scanning robots for humans
Walmart is laying off the robots it had deployed in about 500 stores to keep tabs on what’s on and not on the shelves.
Walmart is laying off the robots it had deployed in about 500 stores to keep tabs on what’s on and not on the shelves.
Facebook blocking new political ads to limit misinformation
Facebook says it's limiting new political ads ahead of the 2020 general election as their way of trying to limit misinformation that could lead to civil unrest.
Facebook says it's limiting new political ads ahead of the 2020 general election as their way of trying to limit misinformation that could lead to civil unrest.
Twitter launches ‘pre-bunk’ feature to combat misinformation ahead of 2020 election
Twitter announced a new “pre-bunk” feature which will present users with a series of prompts and reliable sources to combat misinformation ahead of the presidential election.
Twitter announced a new “pre-bunk” feature which will present users with a series of prompts and reliable sources to combat misinformation ahead of the presidential election.
Lee Kun-Hee, force behind Samsung’s rise, dies at 78
Lee Kun-Hee, who transformed Samsung Electronics from a small television maker into a global giant of consumer electronics, has died.
Lee Kun-Hee, who transformed Samsung Electronics from a small television maker into a global giant of consumer electronics, has died.
Dallas announces technology partnerships to create hub for high-tech jobs
Dallas has not seen a growth in innovator sector jobs. But two new digital alliances could change that, ramping up to make Dallas a high-tech hub with a tech-ready workforce.
Dallas has not seen a growth in innovator sector jobs. But two new digital alliances could change that, ramping up to make Dallas a high-tech hub with a tech-ready workforce.
Calls for Facebook, Twitter to halt trending sections ahead of election gather steam
Calls for Twitter and Facebook to temporarily halt their respective trending features in the U.S. ahead of the 2020 presidential election are gaining steam with just two weeks until Election Day.
Calls for Twitter and Facebook to temporarily halt their respective trending features in the U.S. ahead of the 2020 presidential election are gaining steam with just two weeks until Election Day.
AOC’s debut Twitch stream quickly becomes one of platform’s most-viewed
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar attracted an audience of nearly half a million people Tuesday night by playing the viral video game Among Us on Twitch — one of the biggest events in the history of the popular online streaming platform.
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar attracted an audience of nearly half a million people Tuesday night by playing the viral video game Among Us on Twitch — one of the biggest events in the history of the popular online streaming platform.
Twitter enacts multiple changes around retweets and tweet recommendations ahead of US elections
Twitter on Tuesday put into effect a change in its "retweet" process to help prevent abuse and the spread of misinformation.
Twitter on Tuesday put into effect a change in its "retweet" process to help prevent abuse and the spread of misinformation.
DOJ to file antitrust lawsuit against Google
The Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that Google has been abusing its online dominance in online search to stifle competition and harm consumers.
The Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that Google has been abusing its online dominance in online search to stifle competition and harm consumers.
US charges 6 Russian military officers in alleged hacking campaign
The U.S. has charged six current and former Russian military officers in alleged hacks aimed at American businesses, French elections and the Winter Olympics.
The U.S. has charged six current and former Russian military officers in alleged hacks aimed at American businesses, French elections and the Winter Olympics.
Facebook says it's ready to fight against misinformation amid COVID-19 pandemic, election
Facebook is facing its toughest challenge yet: an election complicated by a pandemic, a deeply divided nation lured by conspiracy theories and alternate versions of reality.
Facebook is facing its toughest challenge yet: an election complicated by a pandemic, a deeply divided nation lured by conspiracy theories and alternate versions of reality.
Man charged with sexually assaulting 7-year-old girl as classmates, teacher watched in horror
SHOCKING: The teacher heard two other students say, “What is going on? What is happening?" aND When the teacher looked at her online class, she saw the 7-year-old girl with her pants pulled down and the suspect forcing her to perform oral sex, prosecutors said.
SHOCKING: The teacher heard two other students say, “What is going on? What is happening?" aND When the teacher looked at her online class, she saw the 7-year-old girl with her pants pulled down and the suspect forcing her to perform oral sex, prosecutors said.
Apple unveils iPhone 12 lineup featuring 5G capability
The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for sale in short order, Apple said.
The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for sale in short order, Apple said.
Candidates can't declare election night victory on Twitter 'no matter who you are'
“Regardless of who you are, you cannot use Twitter to declare victory if the race has not been called and if you do, we’re going to put a warning that covers the entire tweet," Brandon Borman said.
“Regardless of who you are, you cannot use Twitter to declare victory if the race has not been called and if you do, we’re going to put a warning that covers the entire tweet," Brandon Borman said.