Teens are so obsessed with TikTok that it’s finally adding parental controls
To curb how much time younger people spend on TikTok, the app rolled out parental controls to allow parents to set how long their kids can use the video app.
After knocks on its security, Ring makes two-factor authentication mandatory
Amazon Ring is making two-factor authentication a top priority with a new mandatory second layer of verification each time someone logs in.
Elon Musk warns that all A.I. must be regulated, even at Tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk thinks that organizations that are developing A.I. technology should be regulated, including his own companies.
New lawsuit accuses Juul of targeting kids on Nick Jr. and Cartoon Network sites
A new lawsuit against Juul alleges that the e-cigarette company advertised on websites like Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Seventeen Magazine, and Cartoon Network.
Facebook hires Reuters to fact-check posts, but politicians can still lie in ads
Facebook is trying to fight fake news and misinformation on its platform by hiring Reuters to fact-check, but it’s still not fact-checking political ads.
Facebook removes some Russian, Iranian accounts for spreading fake memes
Facebook removed fake accounts, pages, and groups originating from Russia, Iran, Vietnam, and Myanmar because of what it calls coordinated inauthentic behavior.
Nevada Democrats abandon caucus app after Iowa election fiasco
Nevada wants to avoid the tech mishaps that plagued the Iowa caucuses, announcing it would not use a controversial app to record results.
The FTC is studying past mergers by Facebook, Google, Amazon and more
The Federal Trade Commission is moving closer to hitting big tech companies like Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Microsoft with an antitrust lawsuit.
Nest makes two-factor authentication mandatory for its smart home devices
Google Nest is the latest smart home device to make it mandatory for people to set up two-factor authentication on their devices by using verification code.
Twitter moves to ban deepfakes that ’cause harm’ ahead of 2020 election
Twitter announced a new policy about manipulated media — namely deepfakes. Twitter’s new policy states that you may not “deceptively share synthetic or manipulated media that are likely to cause harm.”
Dyson patent combines headphones with a personal air purifier
Dyson wants to patent a new technology that combines the look of over-the-ear headphones with a built-in air purifier. The company’s goal is to fight off the adverse effects of air pollution in cities.
How did Iowa screw up its Dem caucus vote? There was an app for that
A new app that was used for Iowa's Democratic caucus is causing significant delays in the final counts, and we still don’t know the results from Monday night.
Life-size Baby Yoda is super adorable, but not very affordable
Avid fans of The Mandalorian's adorable Baby Yoda can now own a life-size replica of the breakout star of The Mandalorian, but it’ll cost you a hefty $350.
After years of scandals, Facebook is finally starting to feel the fallout
After a mixed earnings report and huge drop in share price, it looks like Facebook’s rocky past might finally be catching up to the social network in real ways.
Facebook forced to pay $550 million settlement over facial recognition lawsuit
Facebook has to pay Illinois members as part of a settlement. The company violated Illinois biometric privacy laws in its photo tagging using facial recognition.
Coronavirus outbreak prompts Google to temporarily close China offices
Google announced that the company is temporarily shutting down its offices in China due to the coronavirus outbreak. The company's offices in mainland China, as well as in Hong Kong and Taiwan, will remain closed past the Lunar New Year holiday, per government guidance.
Wawa data breach: Hacker is selling 30 million credit cards on the dark web
Credit card data from a security breach last year that affected Wawa, an East Coast convenience store chain, was discovered being sold in the corners of the dark web this week. The estimated 30 million credit cards affected makes it the third-largest credit card breach in history.
Feds ban Chinese-made drones over spying fears. Could your drone be next?
The U.S. Department of Interior essentially banned Chinese-made drones and drone parts because of the fear of these drones’ potential to be used for spying. The new no-fly rule is explicitly aimed at foreign drones and the only exceptions would be for responding to natural disasters or other emergencies.
Microsoft wants to use A.I. to make health care better for everyone
Microsoft is bringing artificial intelligence into the health care world with the launch of a new program that aims to improve the health of people and communities around the globe. A.I. for Health will focus on advancing medical research, reducing health inequality, and compiling global health insights.