Snapchat Update: Company Working On 'Smarter Lenses' That Work With Real-World Objects
Snapchat has produced a steady stable of lenses for its users to apply to their face. Now the company is working lenses that will interact with landscapes and objects as well.
Charter Lawsuit: New York Attorney General Sues Internet Provider Over Falsely Advertising Internet Speeds
The New York Attorney General has accused Charter of providing slower internet speeds than what customers pay for.
Amazon U.S. Jobs: Ecommerce Company Intends To Build $1.5 Billion Air Cargo Hub
Amazon is continuing its investment in delivery services, pledging to build a $1.5 billion air cargo hub that will employ around 2,000 people.
Bitcoin Mining: Employee Of Federal Reserve Fined And Suspended For Using Government Server To Mine For Bitcoin
A former Federal Reserve employee was placed on probation and fined for operating bitcoin mining software on a government server for more than two years.
Apple Q1 2017 Earnings Report: Apple Beats Estimates, Returns To Growth In iPhone Sales
After several quarters of sluggish performance, Apple returned to form in the first quarter of 2017, beating the Wall Street estimates.
Trump Cybersecurity Executive Order: What To Expect After President Meets With Giuliani, Other Experts
President Trump was expected to sign an executive order regarding cybersecurity on Tuesday. That signing has been delayed, but a draft of the order has started to circulate.
'Super Mario Run' Sales: Nintendo's Mobile Title Amasses 78 Million Downloads, But Just 5 Percent Are Paying
According to Nintendo's earnings report, 78 million people downloaded its smash mobile hit 'Super Mario Run' but just five percent opted to pay the full price for the game.
FCC Rule Change: Small Carriers Now Exempt From Truth-In-Billing Requirements
Internet service providers with fewer than 250,000 subscribers will no longer be subject to truth-in-billing requirements according to a new order from the Federal Communications Commission.
Trump Travel Ban: Lyft, Apple, Other Tech Companies Speak Out Against Executive Order
Following President Donald Trump's executive order banning travel from seven majority-Muslim countries, tech companies spoke out in opposition and took action.
Apple And Ireland Taxes: Company Moves Entire International iTunes Business To Ireland
Apple is moving its entire international iTunes business to Ireland, where its European headquarters is located.
What Is VoteStand? Trump Cites Obscure App As Source For Claims Of Voter Fraud
President Donald Trump cited VoteStand, a barely-used app for crowdsourcing reports of voter fraud, as the source of his claim that three to five million ballots were illegally cast during the 2016 election.
U.S.-EU Privacy Shield: Trump Executive Order Puts Privacy Agreement In Jeopardy
An executive order on immigration laws issued by President Donald Trump may invalidate a data privacy agreement between the United States and European Union that ensures the protection of data from EU entities when processed by U.S. companies.
Donald Trump On Twitter: @POTUS And Other Government Twitter Accounts Were Tied To Private Email Addresses
A number of government Twitter accounts, including @POTUS and @VP, were linked to private, non-government email addresses and did not use two-factor authentication after being transferred to the Donald Trump administration.
Twitter Update: App Replaces Moments With Explore Feature
Twitter is getting rid of the Moments tab on its app, though it's not going away completely. A new feature called Explore—which will house search, Moments, trends, and live video—will take its place.
Verizon-Charter Merger: Report Indicates Verizon Is Looking To Buy Charter
A new report indicates Verizon, the largest mobile carrier in the United States, has started exploring the possibility of acquiring Charter, the second-largest cable company in the country.
Alt-Right Suing Twitter? WeSearchr Starts Crowdfunding Effort To Sue Social Network For Discrimination
A crowdfunding campaign launched by prominent alt-right members on WeSearchr is hoping to raise enough funds to sue Twitter for what the group claims are its discriminatory practices and censorship against conservative voices.
Android Security Risk: Popular Free VPN Apps Put Users At Risk, Researchers Find
A recent study by security researchers found a number of popular Android VPNs are riddled with malware and fail to take the proper steps to protect user activity.
Fake News Sites Banned: Google Removes 200 From Ad Network For Misleading Users
Google eliminated more than 1.7 billion bad advertisements in 2016 and removed nearly 200 websites from its advertising network for masquerading as news sites.
iOS 10.3 Update: Apple Will Allow Developers To Respond To App Store Reviews
An update to Apple's iOS and Mac App Stores will allow developers to respond to user reviews. The feedback will be displayed on the app's page within the App Store.
China VPN Ban: Government Requires Official Approval For Use
China announced on Sunday a plan to crack down on virtual private networks that allow users to navigate the internet free of censorship.
Breathometer Recall: Popular Breathalyzer Product Offering Refunds Following FTC Settlement
Startup and 'Shark Tank' funded company Breathometer is offering refunds for its breathylzer devices following an FTC inquiry that found the company knowingly lied about their accuracy.
Google Lunar X Prize Update: Five Finalists Remain To Race To Land On The Moon Before Year's End
There are five finalists remaining for the Google Lunar X Prize, a contest for privately-owned crafts to land on the surface of the moon. They have until the end of the year to land on the lunar surface.
Trump White House To Add 'Skype Seats' To Press Briefing Room
Sean Spicer, the press secretary for the Donald Trump administration, announced on Monday that "Skype seats" would be added to the White House press room to allow journalists outside Washington, D.C. to access briefings.
Snapchat Updates Content Guidelines: Company Cracks Down On Clickbait, Sexual Content
Snapchat unveiled new content guidelines for publishers on its Discover platform on Monday. The new rules prohibit sexually explicit content and clickbait headlines.
Trump And Climate Change: Summit Canceled By CDC Following Inauguration
A summit on public health and climate change has been canceled by the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention following the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Sprint Buys Tidal: U.S. Carrier Takes 33 Percent Share In Jay Z Backed Music Service
Sprint purchased a 33 percent share in Tidal on Monday, with the intention of offering the service and new exclusive content to the 45 million customers on the Sprint network.
DirecTV Now Vs. Sling TV Vs. Sony Vue: Which Service Has The Most Subscribers?
DirecTV Now has more than 200,000 subscribers after its first month of operation according to an SEC filing from AT&T. How does it stack up against other streaming television services?
Artificial Intelligence: Military Advisors Say AI Won't Bring About Robot Apocalypse
A scientific advisory board for the United States Department of Defense issued a report that assures it is unlikely for artificial intelligence to lead to any existential threats for humanity.
Trump Inauguration News: All Climate Change References Removed From White House Website
As the White House was handed over to incoming President Donald Trump so was the White House website, which has already been scrubbed of all references to climate change.
President Trump Ditches Android Device For A More Secure Smartphone
Incoming President Donald Trump will reportedly give up his personal, Android device in favor of a secure smartphone that only a small number of people will be able to contact.