Facebook removes video of Trump saying children are ‘virtually immune’ to coronavirus, Twitter follows suit
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
TikTok announces new rules to curb misinformation ahead of 2020 election
The Chinese-owned video platform announced new steps to combat misinformation and foreign interference ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
The Chinese-owned video platform announced new steps to combat misinformation and foreign interference ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
Japanese company’s ‘smart’ face mask translates wearer’s speech into 8 different languages
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
'Zoom fatigue' more prevalent than ever as videoconferencing increases
Andrew Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. talks about the dreaded 'Zoom fatigue' and ways to avoid technology burnout during the pandemic.
Andrew Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. talks about the dreaded 'Zoom fatigue' and ways to avoid technology burnout during the pandemic.
Apple could pay you $25 as part of settlement for slowing phones
A Texas-based tech watchdog group released a document in July revealing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a staunch critic of big-tech, could sue Apple for violating trade practice laws by slowing older iPhones in an ongoing multi-state probe.
A Texas-based tech watchdog group released a document in July revealing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a staunch critic of big-tech, could sue Apple for violating trade practice laws by slowing older iPhones in an ongoing multi-state probe.
Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok's US business
Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the US operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship concerns.
Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the US operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship concerns.
Trump says he'll act to ban TikTok in US as soon as Saturday
President Donald Trump says he will take action as soon as Saturday to ban Chinese-owned video app TikTok from the United States.
President Donald Trump says he will take action as soon as Saturday to ban Chinese-owned video app TikTok from the United States.
Natural Light is offering a mobile-dorm for 1 college student to enjoy ‘freedoms of college’ from home
Natural Light is giving one college student a mobile dorm unit with a flat-screen TV, gaming system, WiFi and, of course, a semester’s worth of Natty Light beer.
Natural Light is giving one college student a mobile dorm unit with a flat-screen TV, gaming system, WiFi and, of course, a semester’s worth of Natty Light beer.
Twitter permanently bans former KKK leader David Duke
Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke has been banned from Twitter for breaking the social media platform’s site’s rules.
Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke has been banned from Twitter for breaking the social media platform’s site’s rules.
'A racist symbol of hate': Woman confronts family displaying Confederate flag towel at Evanston beach
The Facebook Live video was recorded Wednesday afternoon, which has garnered over 140,000 views and a lot of support from the community.
The Facebook Live video was recorded Wednesday afternoon, which has garnered over 140,000 views and a lot of support from the community.
4 Big Tech CEOs getting heat from Congress on competition
Four Big Tech CEOs are set to answer for their companies’ practices before Congress as a House panel caps its yearlong investigation of market dominance in the industry.
Four Big Tech CEOs are set to answer for their companies’ practices before Congress as a House panel caps its yearlong investigation of market dominance in the industry.
Twitter limits Donald Trump Jr.'s account, deletes video shared by president pushing false COVID-19 treatment
Numerous studies have shown that hydroxychloroquine is not an effective treatment for COVID-19.
Numerous studies have shown that hydroxychloroquine is not an effective treatment for COVID-19.
Trump admits he 'often' regrets tweets, retweets get him 'into trouble', in interview with Barstool Sports CEO
The president told Portnoy there are times when he "loves" using Twitter "too much sometimes," touting the "voice" he has that bypasses what he calls "fake news."
The president told Portnoy there are times when he "loves" using Twitter "too much sometimes," touting the "voice" he has that bypasses what he calls "fake news."
Twitter hack prompts security concerns
Kierk Sanderlin from Check Point Software talks about the recent Twitter hack and how information of powerful figures was exposed.
Kierk Sanderlin from Check Point Software talks about the recent Twitter hack and how information of powerful figures was exposed.
What you need to know about the recent Twitter hack
Darren Guccione, CEO and co-founder of KeeperSecurity, talks about 'social engineering' and how it played into the recent Twitter hack.
Darren Guccione, CEO and co-founder of KeeperSecurity, talks about 'social engineering' and how it played into the recent Twitter hack.
Researcher develops algorithm to predict the pandemic's next moves
Harvard University researcher Mauricio Santillana talks about the model he created to help predict COVID-19 outbreaks weeks in advance.
Harvard University researcher Mauricio Santillana talks about the model he created to help predict COVID-19 outbreaks weeks in advance.
New masks designed to help deaf, other disabled communities
New face coverings are designed to help a community that feels silenced.
New face coverings are designed to help a community that feels silenced.
Chicago tech industry booming amidst pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has hit many industries hard, but one area that's booming in Chicago is tech.
The coronavirus pandemic has hit many industries hard, but one area that's booming in Chicago is tech.
Hackers appear to target Twitter accounts of Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Kanye West, others in bitcoin scam
Messages appearing on their accounts showed statements about bitcoin and promised to “double” payments sent to a bitcoin wallet address.
Messages appearing on their accounts showed statements about bitcoin and promised to “double” payments sent to a bitcoin wallet address.
Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19
Starting this fall, the White Castle burger chain will test a robot arm that can cook french fries and other foods. The robot, dubbed Flippy, is made by Pasadena, California-based Miso Robotics.
Starting this fall, the White Castle burger chain will test a robot arm that can cook french fries and other foods. The robot, dubbed Flippy, is made by Pasadena, California-based Miso Robotics.