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Apple Declines DOJ Request To Unlock Pensacola Gunman's Phones
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Apple rejected a Justice Department request to unlock two phones used by the Saudi gunman who killed three sailors in Florida. It's another standoff between the government and Apple over privacy.
Consumer Electronics Show Highlights Internet-Connected Gadgets
Wednesday, January 08, 2020
The integration of the Internet into ordinary life — everything from backyard barbecues to bathroom sinks — is a big theme at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
What's Next In Tech? We Dodged Robots At CES To Find Out
Monday, January 06, 2020
At the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the gadgets range from big-screen TVs and 5G networks to futuristic health care devices and toilet-paper-toting robots.
Apple Pulls ToTok App After Report That Emirati Government Uses It For Surveillance
Monday, December 23, 2019
Apple pulled the messaging app ToTok from the app store after The New York Times reported that the app is used for surveillance by the government of the United Arab Emirates.
Uber To Pay $4.4 Million To Employees Who Were Sexually Harassed At Work
Thursday, December 19, 2019
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has found Uber permitted a culture of sexual harassment and retaliation. The company will pay $4.4 million to employees who were harassed at work.
Troll Watch: How To Be An Online Troll
Sunday, December 15, 2019
A Finnish game lets players pretend to be trolls spreading fake news on social media. The idea is that if people understand how disinformation campaigns are built, they will be more skeptical of them.
As TikTok Grows In Popularity, It's Also Setting Off Alarms In Silicon Valley
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
TikTok is one of the world's fastest growing apps, racking up 1.5 billion downloads and minting music hits. But the Chinese-owned app is also making people in Washington and Silicon Valley nervous.
News Brief: Pelosi Announces Impeachment Plans, Measles, Uber Sexual Assaults
Friday, December 06, 2019
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that House Democrats will move ahead with drafting articles of impeachment against President Trump. We look at what's next. Also, the latest on measles outbreaks.
Uber Received Nearly 6,000 U.S. Sexual Assault Claims In Past 2 Years
Thursday, December 05, 2019
A new report from Uber, covering 2017 and 2018, says the claims range from unwanted touching and kissing to rape. Also, 19 people were killed in physical assaults during or soon after an Uber ride.
Delivery Only: The Rise Of Restaurants With No Diners As Apps Take Orders
Thursday, December 05, 2019
Restaurants without diners are popping up all over the place. "Ghost kitchens" and menus that exist solely in smartphone apps such as DoorDash and Uber Eats seek to feed diners' appetite for delivery.
Google Founders Sergey Brin And Larry Page Step Down From Top Roles
Tuesday, December 03, 2019
Ending an era at the Internet's biggest search company, Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page end their leadership roles. Sundar Pichai will become CEO of Google and its parent, Alphabet.
Uber Stripped Of Its License To Operate In London
Monday, November 25, 2019
Uber is fighting for survival in London after the city's transportation agency said it would not renew the company's operating license, citing safety concerns. This adds to a difficult year for Uber.
U.S. Firms Get 90-Day Extension To Work With Huawei On Rural Networks
Monday, November 18, 2019
The U.S. government is letting American businesses work with Chinese tech giant Huawei for an additional three months, in a third delay to a ban enacted in May for national security reasons.
Unless Deadline Is Extended, U.S. Firms Must Stop Working With Huawei
Monday, November 18, 2019
An extension allowing U.S. companies to keep doing business with Huawei, the blacklisted Chinese tech giant, is about to expire. Firms say the uncertainty is hurting their businesses.
Apple Bans Vaping-Related Apps
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Apple has removed 181 vaping-related apps from its App Store. The move comes amid growing concern over the health effects of e-cigarettes and the rise of vaping-related illnesses among young people.
News Brief: Impeachment Hearings, Stephen Miller Emails, Google Health Data
Thursday, November 14, 2019
We look at what we learned in the first day of public impeachment hearings. Also, the Southern Poverty Law Center says emails show Stephen Miller promoted white nationalist theories.
Google Health Data Project Under Scrutiny
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Google is collecting the health data of millions of Americans in partnership with a big health care system. The project is raising questions about patient privacy.
Uber Drivers Protest Rejection Of Labor Law That Would Extend Protections To Millions
Wednesday, November 06, 2019
Uber drivers showed up at the homes of the company's big investors on Wednesday to protest how the ride-hailing company has made a few people incredibly rich.
News Brief: Russia Director Out At NSC, Twitter Bans Political Ads, PG&E
Thursday, October 31, 2019
A key witness in the impeachment inquiry is set to leave his top post on the National Security Council. Also, Twitter bans political ads and the latest on PG&E and wildfires in California.
Twitter Bans Political Ads
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced that the platform will ban all political ads.