Apple Confirms It Is Working On Self-Driving Cars In Letter To NHTSA
The rumors of Apple's interest in building self-driving cars appears to have been confirmed by a letter the company wrote to United States regulators.
Trusted Contacts: New App From Google Allows Users To Share Their Location With Loved Ones
Trusted Contacts is Google's new personal safety app.
Volkswagen Enters Autonomous Car Business With Spin Off Company Moia
As Volkswagen tries to recover from its diesel emissions scandal, it has created a new company called Moia to focus on building self-driving cars.
Facebook Vs. Fake News: B.S. Detector, Plugin Designed To Sniff Out Fake News, Has Been Blocked By Facebook
A developer who created the BS Detector plugin to help spot fake news on Facebook is reporting the social network has blocked his service.
DirecTV Now: Launch Of AT&T Streaming Service Plagued With Problems
Cord cutters were excited to try out AT&T's new streaming service DirecTV Now, but the launch was plagued with problems that made it nearly unusable.
AT&T-Time Warner Deal: AT&T Reportedly Feels Confident Merger Will Pass Under Trump
AT&T reportedly feels confident its merger with Time Warner will be approved under the Donald Trump administration.
iHeartRadio Vs. Spotify Vs. Apple Music: iHeartRadio All Access and Plus Go Head-To-Head With Apple and Spotify
Two new streaming options launched by iHeartRadio provide instant radio playback options and a full streaming library set to compete with Apple Music and Spotify.
Apple Maps Update: Apple Will Use Drones, Indoor Tracking To Improve App
Apple plans to improve its Apple Maps service by using drones for more regular updates. It will also start tracking indoor locations to map out areas with heavy foot traffic.
Self-Tying Nike Shoes: Where You Can Buy Them
Nike is giving the world self-lacing shoes, and you can get your hands on them for $720.
Fitbit To Buy Pebble: Report Says Fitbit Will Buy Popular Smartwatch Maker For $40 Million
Reports indicate fitness technology company Fitbit is planning to purchase smartwatch maker Pebble for between $34 and $40 million.
Reddit Cracks Down On Trolls, Adds New Filter Tool And Threatens Bans On Toxic Users And Communities
Reddit announced a plan to crack down on trolling and toxic users who have made the site unwecloming to other users and introduced a new filter tool to keep unwanted posts out of user feeds.
FBI, NSA And Rule 41: Changes To Federal Rules Expand Government’s Hacking Capabilities
A change to a federal rule is set to go into effect on December 1 that will grant the federal government wide-ranging warrants to hack into devices remotely.
Bad Yelp Reviews: New Bill Means Business Can't Punish Customers For Comments
A bill passed by the Senate and on its way to President Obama would make it illegal for businesses to threaten fines or gag clauses against consumers who give bad reviews.
Gooligan, Google Malware: One Million Android Devices And Counting Infected
Over one million Android devices worldwide have been infected by Gooligan, a piece of malware that can steal Google account information and download apps without permission.
Spotify Makes Billboards To Highlight Strange Listening Habits Of Users
Millions of listeners stream their music on Spotify. Now Spotify is highlighting some of the strangest, funniest, and most interesting listening habits of its users with billboards around the world.
Internet Archive Plans Canadian Copy To Protect Itself From Trump
The Internet Archive, a digital library that preserves massive parts of the web, is asking for donations to create a backup of its work in Canada to avoid any challenges under the Trump administration.
Russia Hacking News: Germany Security Head Warns Country May Be Targeted During 2017 Elections
The president of the German foreign intelligence agency believes Russian hackers will turn their attention toward Europe and especially Germany following attempts to impact U.S. elections.
Cyber Monday 2016: Over $3b In Sales Makes For Record-Setting Online Shopping Day
Cyber Monday 2016 was the biggest online shopping day ever, according to data collected by Adobe. $3.39 billion dollars was spent online during the event.
Instagram Update: New Feature Shows When a User Takes Screenshot Of Temporary Direct Messages
Instagram is starting to alert users if someone takes a screenshot of a temporary photo or video they send. The feature is currently being tested and only applies to messages sent via Instagram Direct.
'No Man's Sky' Foundation Update: Base Building, New Gameplay Modes And More
A major update to 'No Man's Sky' adds the ability to build bases to store valuable resources and act as a checkpoint for players. The update also adds new game modes, among other changes to gameplay.
Fake Products On Amazon: Online Retail Giant Has Plan to Cut Back on Counterfeit Goods
Amazon is reportedly getting ready to launch a plan that would help crack down on the rampant amount of fake products sold on its marketplace. The initiative, set to launch in 2017, would involve participation from major brands.
Samsung Splitting Into Two Companies? Major Shareholders Push For Changes
A large Samsung shareholder is pushing the company to split into two separate companies, according to a report from Reuters.
Climate Change News: Trump Administration May Cut NASA Research On Earth Science
Under the Donald Trump administration, NASA may see its research on climate change cut. A report from the Guardian cites a Trump advisor who says Trump will focus on space exploration.
'Pokémon Go' Update: Tracking Changes Show Pokémon Near PokéStops
A new update to Pokémon Go tweaks the tracking feature to show Pokémon available around nearby PokéStops. The update is available in parts of the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Driver Mode For Phones: U.S. Government Creates Guidelines to Limit Phone Access While Driving
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has created guidelines for phone manufacturers to create a 'driver mode' that would limit access to certain apps while behind the wheel.
How To Tell the Difference Between Fake and Real News
Fake news surfaced on Facebook during the presidential campaign, with many reading the headline and not the article.
Chernobyl Solar Plant: Chinese Companies To Build Massive Solar Farm in Exclusion Zone
Two Chinese solar companies are planning to build a solar power plant in the exclusion zone around the site of the Chernobyl nuclear plant.
iPhone Crashing Video: Why It Happens And How to Fix It For iOS 10
A five second video clip sent via iMessage is causing iPhones to freeze and crash. Here's what is happening and how to fix it if it happens to you.
Facebook Wi-Fi Finder: Social Network Slowly Introducing New Feature To Find Hotspots
Facebook has started to introduce a new Wi-Fi finder feature to its mobile app. Available only to a limited number of users for now, the feature directs users to nearby Wi-Fi hotspots.
Should You Tip Your Uber Driver? Send 'Compliments' Instead With New Update
Uber has introduced a new feature called Compliments, which allows riders to tell drivers what they liked best about their experience.