House committee threatens criminal probe of Amazon over competition practices
U.S. House lawmakers are threatening to seek a criminal investigation of Amazon, saying the tech giant has one “final chance” to correct previous testimony by executives on its competition practices.
U.S. House lawmakers are threatening to seek a criminal investigation of Amazon, saying the tech giant has one “final chance” to correct previous testimony by executives on its competition practices.
Amazon hiring 150K seasonal workers in US amid holiday hiring surge
Amazon's seasonal hires can get sign-on bonuses of up to $3,000.
Amazon's seasonal hires can get sign-on bonuses of up to $3,000.
Facebook 'metaverse': Company to hire 10K in EU to build futuristic platform
Facebook will hire 10,000 European workers to build “the metaverse,” a futuristic platform for connecting online using augmented and virtual reality.
Facebook will hire 10,000 European workers to build “the metaverse,” a futuristic platform for connecting online using augmented and virtual reality.
Protesters demand CEO Mark Zuckerberg leave Facebook
A group gathered outside of the home of Mark Zuckerberg demanding he resign as CEO of the social media company.
A group gathered outside of the home of Mark Zuckerberg demanding he resign as CEO of the social media company.
Sinclair ransomware attack: Media company says it suffered data breach
Sinclair Broadcast Group said certain servers and workstations were encrypted with ransomware, and that certain office and operational networks were disrupted in the attack.
Sinclair Broadcast Group said certain servers and workstations were encrypted with ransomware, and that certain office and operational networks were disrupted in the attack.
Florida to soon launch digital driver's licenses
The State of Florida hopes to launch its digital driver's licenses next month, an initiative it has been working on for years.
The State of Florida hopes to launch its digital driver's licenses next month, an initiative it has been working on for years.
New York man sues Canon for $5M, claims printers don’t scan when ink is low
David Leacraft is seeking $5 million from Canon U.S.A. Inc. claiming the company deceptively forces consumers to buy ink cartridges in order to scan documents.
David Leacraft is seeking $5 million from Canon U.S.A. Inc. claiming the company deceptively forces consumers to buy ink cartridges in order to scan documents.
Poll: 9 in 10 Americans concerned over cyberattacks
Most Americans across party lines have serious concerns about cyberattacks on U.S. computer systems and view China and Russia as major threats.
Most Americans across party lines have serious concerns about cyberattacks on U.S. computer systems and view China and Russia as major threats.
30 countries pledge ‘shared response’ to ransomware attacks
Thirty countries from six continents have come to an agreement on how to fight ransomware attacks and improve cybersecurity, according to the White House.
Thirty countries from six continents have come to an agreement on how to fight ransomware attacks and improve cybersecurity, according to the White House.
UT Austin professor honored for role in developing COVID-19 vaccines
UT Austin professor James McLellan and his NIH colleague Barney Graham's technology is used in the Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
UT Austin professor James McLellan and his NIH colleague Barney Graham's technology is used in the Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
Facebook broadening anti-bullying policies to protect public figures
“On National Bullying Prevention and Awareness Day in the US, we’re announcing updates to our global bullying and harassment policies to better protect members of our community, particularly those who may be vulnerable to online abuse,” Facebook said in a news release.
“On National Bullying Prevention and Awareness Day in the US, we’re announcing updates to our global bullying and harassment policies to better protect members of our community, particularly those who may be vulnerable to online abuse,” Facebook said in a news release.
White House hosts global anti-ransomware meeting without Russia
The U.S. is talking about cybersecurity strategy this week with 30 countries. One key player that will not be included in the two-day meeting: Russia.
The U.S. is talking about cybersecurity strategy this week with 30 countries. One key player that will not be included in the two-day meeting: Russia.
New Twitter feature allows users to remove followers without blocking
Twitter will allow users to remove followers without completely banishing them from the user’s Twitter feed.
Twitter will allow users to remove followers without completely banishing them from the user’s Twitter feed.
Anti-vaccine chiropractors are rising source of spreading COVID-19 misinformation
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.
Facebook oversight board to meet with whistleblower Frances Haugen
Facebook’s oversight board will be meeting with whistleblower Frances Haugen in the coming weeks in an effort to push for greater transparency and accountability from the social media giant, the panel said.
Facebook’s oversight board will be meeting with whistleblower Frances Haugen in the coming weeks in an effort to push for greater transparency and accountability from the social media giant, the panel said.
Facebook rolls out new controls for teens, parents
These initiatives come after Facebook announced late last month that it was pausing work on its Instagram for Kids project.
These initiatives come after Facebook announced late last month that it was pausing work on its Instagram for Kids project.
Tesla moving headquarters to Austin, Texas
Elon Musk announced the move during the 2021 Annual Shareholders meeting Thursday afternoon at the new Tesla Gigafactory in Del Valle.
Elon Musk announced the move during the 2021 Annual Shareholders meeting Thursday afternoon at the new Tesla Gigafactory in Del Valle.
Instagram down: Facebook says some users unable to access platforms again
Facebook and Instagram appear to be experiencing issues on Friday, just days after a global outage occurred.
Facebook and Instagram appear to be experiencing issues on Friday, just days after a global outage occurred.
Google limits ad revenue on climate change denial content
Google is targeting digital ads promoting false climate change claims or being used to make money from such content in its latest crackdown on misinformation, according to a company blog post.
Google is targeting digital ads promoting false climate change claims or being used to make money from such content in its latest crackdown on misinformation, according to a company blog post.
95% of Americans agree misinformation is a problem, poll shows
Almost all Americans surveyed agree that misinformation is a problem. But few are very concerned that they themselves might be responsible
Almost all Americans surveyed agree that misinformation is a problem. But few are very concerned that they themselves might be responsible