AJ Dellinger

Google has voluntarily agreed to settle a lawsuit by changing the way it scans emails. The company will soon wait until emails arrive in a user's inbox before scanning for advertising purposes.

Facebook accidentally went on record regarding its stance on a potential registry of Muslim citizens in the United States. The company has since pledged it would not participate in such a program if asked by the government.

The results of a new study from the Environmental Protection Agency found fracking to be a contributing factor for the contamination of water resources.

Uber launched a fleet of self-driving cars in San Francisco, but decided not to undergo the permitting process put in place by the California DMV to get proper licensing to operate.

Comcast is planning to increase its controversial Broadcast TV and Regional Sports fees by 50 percent in 2017.

An update to WatchOS 3.1.1 is leaving Apple Watch Series 2 devices bricked, requiring users to send the devices in for servicing.

Bill Gates seemed optimistic following a conversation he had with President-elect Trump, in which the two spoke for the first time about the potential for American innovation.

Snapchat will now allow users to communicate with up to 16 of their friends in group chats. The app is also introducing new creative tools and Shazam integration.

The United States Senate failed to reconfirm an adovcate for net neutrality to the FCC, leaving a vacancy that will be filled by net neutrality opponent President-elect Donald Trump.

In response to the influx of spam invitations that have hit Calendar app users, Apple has introduced a new feature to report junk senders.

A lawsuit filed against Uber by a former security employee alleges the company allowed for wide access of customer data that allowed employees to track prominent people and personal acquaintances.

Microsoft claims its Surface products are selling better than ever, and even starting to make a dent in the sales of Apple's iPads and MacBooks.

A new app developed by University of Michigan students with funding from Google is helping residents of Flint, Mich. find drinking water distribution sites.

A new beta version of Google Chrome now tells users when a website that collects passwords or credit card information isn't using proper security protocols.

A text message from United States carrier US Cellular appears to indicate that Samsung will be shutting down the remaining Galaxy Note 7 devices still in use.

Following ongoing concerns of interference in the 2016 presidential election, President Barack Obama called for a complete report into hacking efforts that took place during the election cycle.

The Federal Communications Commission under Donald Trump may work to repeal net neutrality and other regulations made under President Barack Obama, according to a current conservative FCC member.

Scientists have discovered a 99 million-year-old dinosaur tail preserved in amber.

An elevated bus that once promised to help allievate congestion on the roadways of China is now blocking traffic after being abandoned by its creators.

A new report from the surgeon general of the United States found growing usage of e-cigarettes (vaping) among young adults. The surgeon general deemed the use of e-cigarettes among young people to be unsafe but details on how harmful the effects of vaping are remain sparse.

Google, HTC, Oculus, Samsung, Sony and Acer have all come together to form the Global Virtual Reality Association, a new organization that will aim to be a unifying force in virtual reality.

SpaceX has decided to delay all flight plans until January 2017 as the company completes an investigation into an explosion that happened in September.

Fitbit acquired assets belonging to smartwatch manufacturer Pebble, and the purchase has implications for current owners of Pebble devices.

Just 18 months since its launch, Apple Music has already amassed 20 million subscribers.

Consumer watchdogs in the United States and Europe have filed complaints against smart toy manufacturers for failing to disclose their products are recording and retaining conversations with children.

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler hinted at the governing body's interest in laying out regulations to ensure security protocols for Internet of Things devices in a letter to Virginia Senator Mark Warner, but the plans may be doomed under the incoming Trump administration.

Samsung is following in Apple's footsteps and removing the headphone jack on its upcoming Galaxy S8 smartphone according to a new report.

The Supreme Court threw out a $399 million judgement against Samsung in its patent dispute with Apple. The case will return to the lower court, but Samsung will not be liable for paying the entirety of its profits on the devices in question in the case.

According to new research published by the Federal Communications Commission, 47.5 million homes and businesses in the United States are still stuck with slow connection speeds.