Trump Travel Ban: Technology Companies Respond to Revised Executive Order Barring Travelers From 6 Majority-Muslim Countries
Technology companies respond to the Trump administration's latest immigration order, which bars travelers from six majority-Muslim countries.
Major Security Breach: More Than One Billion Emails Exposed By Spammers, Researchers Say
Security researchers discovered a database of 1.4 billion email accounts and other personally identifying information collected by spammers.
Under Trump, Who Will Control The Media? Sprint Reportedly Exploring A Merger With T-Mobile, Comcast
Sprint ownership is exploring possible merger options, including with T-Mobile and Comcast, as the Trump administration promises fewer obstacles to media consolidation.
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controller: Nintendo's New Controllers Work With Windows, Mac And Android Devices
Nintendo's unique Joy-Con controllers work with more than just the new Switch console. Users have discovered they are also compatible with Windows, Mac and Android devices.
How To Stop Robocalls: FCC Wants Carriers To Block Calls From Spoofed Caller ID Numbers
The Federal Communications Commission is getting ready to give mobile carriers the authority to block robocalls coming from spoofed caller ID phone numbers.
What Is Greyball? Uber Used Data Collection Tools To Avoid Authorities And Operate Illegally: Report
A New York Times report says Uber used a number of data collection tools to help evade authorities and operate in cities it had been banned in.
Internet Subsidies: Should The ‘Obama Phone’ Program End? FCC Seeks Public Comment On Broadband Subsidies For Low-Income Households
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment following a recent decision to halt the roll out of subsidized broadband internet services through the Lifeline program that offers subsidies to the poor.
Gender Neutral Bathroom News: Yelp Adds Feature To Search For Trans-Friendly Restrooms
Yelp is rolling out a new fature that will allow users to search for businesses that offer gender neutral and trans-friendly bathrooms.
Government Transparency: Califorina Supreme Court Rules Private Communications Subject To Public Record
The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that government officials are required to disclose public records even if those records are stored on private devices or accounts, despite objections from local governments.
How To Uninstall Native Apps On iPhone iOS, Android
Native iOS and Android apps that come pre-installed on devices can take up valuable space. Here's how to get rid of them.
Bitcoin Price 2017: Cryptocurrency Surpasses Gold In Value For First Time
For the first time ever, the price of a single bitcoin has surpassed the price of a single ounce of gold.
Windows Malware: More Than 100 Android Apps In Google Play Store Infected With Windows Virus
Security researchers discovered 132 apps in the Google Play Store that were infected with malware that affects Windows machines.
Is Your Data Private, Safe? FCC Votes To Block Rules That Kept ISPs From Collecting Your Info Without Permission
The Federal Communications Commission officially voted Tuesday to block the Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules, which would have required internet service providers to ask for permission before collecting sensitive information from users.
Suicide Prevention: Facebook Is Using Artificial Intelligence To Identify Suicidal Users
Facebook is utilizing artificial intelligence to identify potentially suicidal users in hopes of keeping them from taking their own lives.
How To Get Dates On Tinder: AI Could Be The Answer
In the future when you go looking for matches on Tinder, you might be able to get an assist from artificial intelligence, according to the app's CEO.
Anti-Semitism On The Rise? Bomb Threats Against Jewish Community Use ID-Spoofing, Voice-Masking Technologies
Security officials investigating the increased number of threats against Jewish community centers and schools believe callers are using ID-spoofing and voice-masking technologies to remain anonymous.
Do Cell Phones Cause Cancer? Most Evidence Suggests No
Do cell phones cause cancer? Despite some headline-grabbing studies, most of the evidence points to no.
What Are Uber Drivers Making? CEO Caught On Video Arguing With Driver Over Pricing
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick was caught on a dashcam video arguing with a driver over Uber pricing.
Raspberry Pi Zero W: New Single-Board Computer Features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 And Costs Just $10
The Raspberry Pi Foundation introduced its new single-board computer Tuesday. The Raspberry Pi Zero W features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity and costs jsut $10.
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai: Net Neutrality Protections 'A Mistake'
Is net neutrality dead? The protections appear more in doubt than ever following a speech by FCC chairman Ajit Pai at Mobile World Congress 2017, in which he called Title II protections "a mistake."
Are Smart Toys Spying On You? Millions Of Passwords And Messages Sent Through Smart Toy Leak Online
Millions of messages sent through a children's "smart" toy have leaked online.
Best Unlimited Data Plans: New Promotion Offers Three Unlimited Lines For $100
A new promotion from T-Mobile will allow new and existing subscribers to get up to three lines on the network with unlimited talk, text, and data for $100 per month.
AT&T-Time Warner Merger: FCC Chairman Doesn't Expect To Review Deal
Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai revealed on Monday that he doesn't expect the commission will review the AT&T purchase of Time Warner because no wireless licenses will be exchanged in the purchase.
AT&T Deals: Unlimited Data Plan With Limited Speeds Revealed
AT&T announced a new two-tiered unlimited plan on Monday: Unlimited Plus which comes with a $25 credit for one of the company's entertainment offerings and Unlimited Choice, which caps data speeds and video quality.
How Fast Is 5G?: Specs Released For 5G Networks
A draft of specifications for 5G networks has been released, and reveals 5G networks will be required to achieve at least 100Mbps download speeds.
Broadband Privacy Rules: FCC Will Kill Rule Blocking ISPs From Collecting Information From Customers Without Permission
The Federal Communications Commission is preparing to play a stay on a rule that would require internet service providers ask customers for permission before collecting sensitive information.
Charter-Time Warner Deal: FCC Planning To End Competition Requirement For Charter
The Federal Communications Commission is reportedly readying to do away with a rule requiring Charter to compete with other cable companies.
What Is Cloudbleed? Bug Led To Passwords, Private Info Leaking Online
A software bug in popular web service Cloudflare may have resulted in the leaking of private user data from millions of popular websites and services.
Hidden Internet, Data Service Fees: FCC Votes To Exempt 'Small' ISPs From Truth-In-Billing Transparency Rules
The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to exempt internet service providers with fewer than 250,000 subscribers from transparency rules that require disclosure of fees and data cap rules.
What Is SHA-1? Google Cracked A Fundamental Part Of Web Encryption
Google has cracked the code for the the SHA-1 algorithm, which is a crucial aspect of the internet's security. This likely means SHA-1's encryption usefulness has come to an end.