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The Remarkable History Of Instant Messaging
The very notion of being able to instantly send a message to someone located on the other side of the world – or even just the other side of one’s home or office – would have seemed nigh-on inconceivable to most of the world’s population not so long ago.
Privacy Questions As Humans Reviewed User Audio At Facebook
Facebook has paid contractors to transcribe audio clips from users of its Messenger service, raising privacy concerns for a company with a history of privacy lapses.
2019 iPads: The Best Lineup Yet
The world’s most advanced tablet range took a major leap forward earlier this year when Apple introduced an all-new iPad mini and iPad Air - but Tim Cook and Co. aren’t done there.
Australian Court Upholds Dismissal Of Woman Over Tweets
Australia’s highest court upheld a government decision to fire a public servant who used a pseudonym to criticize government immigration policy on Twitter.
iOS 13: On A Whole New Level
In one of the iPhone’s biggest updates to date, iOS 13 revolutionizes the smartphone once again. It’s jam-packed with a bunch of improvements including a systemwide Dark Mode, the Find My app, performance enhancements all-new Photos and Reminders apps, and major privacy features. This week, we go hands-on with the beta ahead of its public release…
UN Report: North Korea Cyber Experts Raised Up To $2 Billion
A panel monitoring U.N. sanctions says North Korean cyber experts have illegally raised money for the country’s weapons of mass destruction programs “with total proceeds to date estimated at up to $2 billion.”
Amazon's Self-driving Delivery Robots Head To California
Amazon’s self-driving robots will be roaming the streets of another neighborhood.
Stolen Goods On Amazon? Shoppers Won't Care, Experts Say
News of an alleged Amazon theft ring involving contract delivery drivers is unlikely to make a dent in the online shopping giant’s massive business.
Ios 13: On A Whole New Level
In one of the iPhone’s biggest updates to date, iOS 13 revolutionizes the smartphone once again.
Gatehouse, Gannett To Merge For $1.4B, Build Newspaper Giant
Two of the largest U.S. newspaper companies have agreed to combine for roughly $1.4 billion, creating a new industry giant that hopes to manage the crisis of print’s decline through sheer size.
The Apple Card Is Here
When Apple announced Apple Payback in 2014, it heralded the company’s first foray into the payments business.
Streaming Music May Make Cases Like Katy Perry's More Common
To show that Katy Perry and the team that wrote her 2013 hit “Dark Horse” may have heard his song and stole from it, Christian rapper Marcus Gray’s primary evidence was that his 2009 song, “Joyful Noise” had played in the millions on YouTube and Spotify.
No, There's Still No Link Between Video Games And Violence
Do video games trigger violent behavior? Scientific studies have found no link. But the persistent theory is back in the headlines following Saturday’s mass shooting in El Paso, Texas.
Disney Results Miss As Fox Studio Business Underwhelm
Disney is feeling some pain from its biggest transformation in decades as its acquisition of Fox’s entertainment businesses contributed to a 39% drop in earnings.
The Best PC Games Of 2019 (So Far)
Only halfway through 2019, our annual check-in list of favorites feels like a proper end-of-2019 Game Of The Year List. Illustration
How To Back Up Your Google Photos Library Without Auto-Sync
The useful Google Drive auto-sync feature bites the dust.
What T-Mobile Takeover Of Sprint Means For You
U.S. antitrust regulators have cleared T-Mobile’s $26.5 billion takeovers of rival Sprint, leaving just three major cellphone companies, while creating a smaller competitor in satellite-TV company Dish.
People Lined Up To Buy AMD's New Ryzen 3000 Desktop CPUs
How excited are PC fans for AMD’s new Ryzen chips? They lined up to buy the CPUs on launch day.
Ryzen 3000: AMD's 12-Core Ryzen 9 3900X Conquers Its Past
With its ground-breaking 7nm process, AMD’s Ryzen 9 3900X leaves very little room for Intel’s best CPUs.
Nokia's New Beacon 1 Mesh Wi-Fi Router Learns Which Wireless Channels Are The Least Congested
It’s smaller and cheaper than the Beacon 3, but just as smart.
Valve's Intriguing ‘Steam Labs' Experiments Help You Find New Games In A Sea Of Releases
Gabe Newell, the Science Guy.
Twitter Reports Strong User Growth
Twitter reported surprisingly strong second-quarter user numbers and revenue, as it works to make the platform more user-friendly and eliminate robotic and fake accounts on its platform.
Are Huawei Laptops Safe?
If you already own a Matebook or Matebook Pro, or are eyeing one on Amazon, here’s what you need to know.
Displayport 2.0 Launches, Promising 8K Video Support By Late 2020
HDMI 2.1 versus DP 2.0: Fight!.
What T-Mobile Takeover Of Sprint Means For You
U.S. antitrust regulators have cleared T-Mobile’s $26.5 billion takeovers of rival Sprint, leaving just three major cellphone companies, while creating a smaller competitor in satellite-TV company Dish.
AMD's New Ryzen 3000 APUs Give Budget Gamers An Affordable Taste Of Radeon Vega
AMD’s new Ryzen 3000 APUs don’t step it up the way the new Ryzen 3000 CPUs do, but they look to still be decent updates.
Trump Refuses To Shield Apple's Mac Pros From China Tariffs
President Donald Trump has vowed to slap tariffs on Apple’s Mac Pros if the company shifts production of the computer from Texas to China.