Foldable Smartphones: Samsung Patents Fold-Out Smartphone Concept
Samsung was awarded a patent for a fold-out smartphone. It is unclear if the company has any plans to mass produce the device.
Ford At Detroit Auto Show 2017: Chariot Ridesharing Service Will Expand to 8 Cities
Ford-owned ridesharing service Chariot plans to expand its services to eight cities—including outside of the United States—in 2017, the company announced at the Detroit Auto Show.
Drone Rules: Federal Aviation Administration Announces It Is Testing Drone Defense System
The United States Federal Aviation Administration is researching systems that detect and defend against drones, the organization announced at CES 2017.
Amazon, FreshDirect And Other Online Grocers Will Accept Food Stamps Beginning Summer 2017
Amazon, FreshDirect, and other online grocers will begin accepting food stamps as part of a pilot program in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture.
Misfit Vapor: First Smartwatch From Misfit Revealed At CES 2017
Wearable company Misfit, which was acquired in 2015 by watch maker Fossil, unveiled its first ever smartwatch at CES 2017.
Tim Cook Salary: Shareholders Cut Apple CEO Pay For Low 2016 Sales
After failing to reach its goals for revenue and profit, Apple has cut Tim Cook's salary by $1.5 million, marking a 15 percent reduction in his compensation.
PIQ Sport Intelligence, Everlast Team Up To Bring Artificial Intelligence To Boxing
At CES 2017, French startup PIQ Sport Intelligence and boxing company Everlast announced a partnership that will produce an artificial intelligence wearable device designed to help boxers analyze their performance in real time.
T-Mobile Uncarrier 13: Company Announces It Will Do Away With Fees For Its Unlimited Plan
At CES 2017, T-Mobile announced it was doing away with fees that add to the overall cost of its unlimited data plans. The company is simplifying its unlimited data plan offering and making sure the price advertised is the price consumers pay.
AlphaGo, AI Designed To Play Board Game Go, Secretly Played And Beat Professionals Online
Google-owned artificial intelligence company DeepMind secretly took its Go-playing AI AlphaGo online. It won 50 straight games against human competitors.
Snapchat IPO News: Former Employee Claims Company Lied To Investors
A former Snapchat employee is claiming the company lied to investors and was fired for being a whistleblower, according to a lawsuit. Snapchat denies his claims.
New Technology Unveiled At CES 2017 Can Help Spot Concussions In Just 30 Seconds
Reflexion Interactive Technologies unveiled the Reflexion Edge at CES 2017. The portable and affordable device present the promise of quick concussion detection that may help improve the health of athletes.
Apple Removes 'New York Times' App From App Store In China
Apple had decided to remove the New York Times app from its App Store in China, apparently in an effort to comply with a request from Chinese authorities.
AT&T 5G: Company Begins Testing 5G Streaming With DirecTV Now
AT&T is using its DirecTV Now streaming TV service to test the limitations of 5G technology.
iOS Update Rumors: New iPhone Operating System Will Have 'Theater Mode' For Texting At Movies
A new feature rumored to be in the next iOS update called Theater Mode will dim the display to allow users to text in dark places.
Live Stream Ban: House Passes Bill To Fine Members Of Congress For Live Streaming, Rep. Peters Pushes Back
California Congressman Scott Peters pushed back against new House rules on Tuesday that will fine representatives who live stream or take photos on the House floor.
Tesla Q4 Report: Company Delivered Fewer Cars Than Expected In 2016
Tesla reported its fourth quarter earnings for 2016 and revealed it fell short of its target goal for vehicle deliveries.
Mattel's Aristotle Is An Amazon Echo For Kids
Mattel is building an Amazon Echo-style device specifically for kids called Aristotle.
AirBar Adds Touch Screen Capability To MacBooks For Under $100
Apple has held back on adding touch screen features to its laptops, but a new device from AirBar adds the capability to the MacBook Air.
Internet Censorship: Governments Shut Down The Internet More Than 50 Times In 2016
Governments shut down the internet on more than 50 occasions in 2016 in attempts to censor citizens, impact elections, and hide atrocities.
'Clash of Clans': Iran Bans Popular Mobile Game Over Concerns It Promotes Violence
The Iranian government has banned 'Clash of Clans' over fears the mobile game promotes violence and "tribal conflict."
Is Vaping Bad For You? Study Says More Teens Are Using E-Cigareets For Subtances Other Than Nicotine
Vaping is on the rise among teens, and many are using e-cigarettes for substances other than nicotine.
Editing Tweets: CEO Jack Dorsey Endorses The Need For Edit Feature On Twitter
In a conversation with Twitter users, company CEO Jack Dorsey said he believed the platform needed to give users the ability to edit tweets after posting them.
Live Stream Ban: Congressional Republicans Propose Fines For Streaming Or Posting Photos From Floor Of House
Congressional Republicans are proposing a new rule that would levy fines against Congressional representatives who live stream or post photos from the floor of the House, a move that may be in response to an anti-gun violence sit-in hosted by Democrats last year.
Samsung Vs. Apple: Samsung Gains Ground During Holidays Despite Galaxy Note 7 Recall
Analysts suggest Samsung managed to maintain a loyal following despite the recall of the Galaxy Note 7.
Singapore To Begin Collecting Iris Scans From Citizens Starting In 2017
Singapore will begin collecting iris scans from its citizens in 2017 as part of an expansion of its government identity program.
Apple Stock Price: Research Shows Fund Managers Think Company May Underperform In 2017
Fund managers are underweighting Apple stock in their portfolios, indiciating they may believe the company is going to underperform in 2017.
Facebook Privacy: Social Network Buys Data From Third-Party Brokers To Fill In User Profiles
Facebook collects tons of data about its users, but it's also purchasing personal information like annual income and offline shopping habits from data brokers.
Ransomware: LG TV Running Google TV Taken Over By Ransomware On Christmas Day
A software engineer found his family's LG TV running Google TV compromised by ransomware on Christmas day. The virus demanded a $500 fee be paid before unlocking the TV.
Medical Device Security, Privacy: FDA Issues New Guidelines On How To Protect Gadgets From Cyber Attacks
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a guidance for medical device manufacturers to help improve cyber security protocol and thwart future cyberattacks.
Galaxy Note 7 Recall: T-Mobile Becomes First Major Carrier To Release Upate That Shuts Down Remaining Devices
T-Mobile has become the first major mobile carrier in the U.S. to issue an update that will shut down the remaining Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices to prevent further explosions.