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How To Navigate New Privacy Features In Apple iPhone Update

Apple’s iOS 13 software update comes with plenty of privacy enhancements — but in some cases, only if you take the time to understand how they work.

New Independent Watchdog To Keep Extremists Off Internet

The leaders of New Zealand and France are backing a watchdog organization aimed at keeping internet platforms from being used by extremists — and preparing speedy responses to future attacks.

Can A New Space Race Connect The World To The Internet?

It’s a 21st-century space race: Amazon, SpaceX, and others are competing to get into orbit and provide internet to the Earth’s most remote places.

Green Gaming: Video Game Firms Make Climate Promises At UN

Gaming is going green — and some of the biggest game companies hope players will, too.

California Ballot Proposal Would Tighten Data Privacy Rules

A San Francisco developer who pressured California lawmakers into enacting the nation’s most sweeping data privacy act is pushing a ballot measure to expand the law.

Google Strikes Back With Its Own Game Subscription Service

Google is offering a new subscription service for apps and games on Android devices days after Apple launched a similar service.

Facebook Suspends Thousands Of Apps But User Impact Unclear

Facebook said that it has suspended “tens of thousands” of apps made by about 400 developers as part of an investigation following the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Big Players Jump Into The Stream, Testing Netflix Dominance

Shares of Netflix are opening in negative territory for the year — the first time that’s happened since 2016 — as major media players step into the stream to fight for subscribers.

Apple Stores Refreshed, Redesigned And Reopened

On September 20, 2019, the same day that the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max was released to retail stores, Apple undertook a well-publicized reopening of one of its own stores: that at Fifth Avenue in New York City.

Apple Keeps Mac Pro Assembly In Texas After Tariff Relief

Apple will continue manufacturing its Mac Pro computers in Texas after the Trump administration approved its request to waive tariffs on certain parts from China.

AirBnb To Train Volunteers For Science Research Sabbatical

Airbnb is offering a handful of people concerned about the environment a chance to participate in scientific research on how to help preserve it during an all-expense-paid trip to Antarctica.

A Space Odyssey With Brad Pitt In ‘Ad Astra'

Having stayed rigorously close to his native New York for much of his career, writer-director James Gray has lately been making up for lost time.

Vegas Area, Casinos Charge Ahead With Electric Vehicle Spots

As more electric vehicles hit the streets, additional places to charge them are popping up in Las Vegas.

Virtual Reality Used To Highlight Uranium Contamination

Activists are using virtual reality technology to focus on areas of the Navajo Nation affected by uranium contamination.

Pear Therapeutics CEO Explains App For Addiction Treatment

Smartphone apps have transformed the way we read the news, hail rides and connect with friends and family.

Yada Yada Yada: Netflix To Air ‘Seinfeld' Starting In 2021

Move aside, “Friends” and “The Office.” Netflix now has a new gem — a show about nothing.

The iPad Grows Up: The Tablet Entering A New Phase Of ‘Classic' Status

The iPad grows up: the tablet entering a new phase of ‘classic’ status

Google Ads: Effective, A Little Frustrating, Businesses Say

For many small business owners, Google is a necessary and successful way to advertise although it can also be expensive and frustrating.

NBC's ‘Peacock' To Join The Streaming Fray In April

Comcast’s NBCUniversal said that its upcoming streaming service will be called Peacock, in homage to NBC’s logo.

Chinese Envoy Going To US To Prepare For Trade Talks

A Chinese envoy will head to Washington this week to prepare for trade negotiations.

Facebook To Train AI Systems Using Police Video

Facebook will work with law enforcement organizations to train its artificial intelligence systems to recognize videos of violent events as part of a broader effort to crack down on extremism.

Facebook Slashes Price, Size Of Portal Video Call Gadget

Facebook is slashing the price and the size of the Portal, its screen and camera-equipped gadget for making video calls with friends and family as it attempts to get the device into more homes.

Disney CEO Departs Apple's Board With Video Showdown Looming

Walt Disney Co. CEO Robert Iger has stepped down from Apple’s board of directors as the two companies prepare to launch competing video streaming services aimed at market leader Netflix.

Apple Watch 5: Time For An Upgrade

With Apple lifting the lid on the new Apple Watch Series 5 at last week’s September Event, featuring an always-on display, built-in compass, and new titanium casing options, we delve deeper into the world’s most advanced smartwatch and explore its impressive functionality…

Facing US Ban, Huawei Emerging As Stronger Tech Competitor

Long before President Donald Trump threatened to cut off Huawei's access to U.S. technology, the Chinese telecom equipment maker was pouring money into research that reduces its need for American suppliers.

Apple Awards $250 Million To Supplier Of Glass For iPhones

Apple this week deepened its ties with a Kentucky manufacturing plant by awarding $250 million to support Corning Inc.’s continued work to develop glass for iPhones and other devices.

Welcome To Orcland: Lord Of The Rings To Film In New Zealand

Amazon announced this week it will film its upcoming television series “The Lord of the Rings” in New Zealand, marking a return of the orcs, elves, and hobbits to the country they became synonymous with over the course of six movies directed by Peter Jackson.

Surveys Show China Manufacturing Demand Weak Amid Trade War

Two surveys of Chinese manufacturing show demand is weak amid a mounting tariff war with Washington over trade and technology.

Under Pressure: Facebook Faces Antitrust Probes

Facebook has barely shaken offa record $5 billion fine by U.S. regulators over its privacy practices but it already faces new investigations — not to mention ongoing ones — into potential antitrust violations and other issues.

‘Friends' Pop-Up Lets Sitcom's Fans Explore Show's Key Props

Could “Friends” fans BE any luckier?