Twitter testing prompt that asks people to read articles before retweeting them
The feature is being tested on Android "to help promote informed discussion," the company said.
The feature is being tested on Android "to help promote informed discussion," the company said.
Twitter disables Trump campaign's George Floyd video tribute
Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim.
Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim.
Apple tracking looted iPhones
Apple is watching the looters who have pillaged its stores during the protests.
Apple is watching the looters who have pillaged its stores during the protests.
Posting black squares with 'Black Lives Matter' hashtag drowns out vital information, activists say
Some have pointed out that using #BlackLivesMatter on blackout posts makes it harder for activists to find important information.
Some have pointed out that using #BlackLivesMatter on blackout posts makes it harder for activists to find important information.
President Trump calls Floyd death 'shocking,' calls protesters 'thugs'; Twitter adds warning to tweet
(AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called protesters in Minneapolis “thugs” and said that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts” — drawing another warning from Twitter for his rhetoric. Trump tweeted after protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody torched a police station.
(AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called protesters in Minneapolis “thugs” and said that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts” — drawing another warning from Twitter for his rhetoric. Trump tweeted after protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody torched a police station.
Trump signs executive order aimed at curbing protections for social media giants
The executive order Thursday challenges the liability protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the internet.
The executive order Thursday challenges the liability protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the internet.
Kids are spending more than recommended time on screens amid COVID-19 pandemic
A survey conducted in the United States and Europe found that children spend more than the recommended two hours per day on screens.
A survey conducted in the United States and Europe found that children spend more than the recommended two hours per day on screens.
Twitter fact-checks Trump; he threatens new regs or shutdown
Claiming tech giants “silence conservative voices,” Trump tweeted Wednesday that, “We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen.”
Claiming tech giants “silence conservative voices,” Trump tweeted Wednesday that, “We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen.”
Ford's cop cars can now kill coronavirus with extreme heat
The automaker has developed a software update for some of its Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles that allows them to use the climate control system to raise the cabin temperature to 133 degrees for 15 minutes to help kill any coronavirus inside.
The automaker has developed a software update for some of its Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles that allows them to use the climate control system to raise the cabin temperature to 133 degrees for 15 minutes to help kill any coronavirus inside.
CHITAG Young Inventor Challenge calls for creative minds during quarantine
The CHITAG Young Inventor Challenge offers a platform for kids to show off their original game or toy ideas.
The CHITAG Young Inventor Challenge offers a platform for kids to show off their original game or toy ideas.
New Illinois grants to help expand broadband, digital access
A new state grant program will provide communities with money and expertise to expand broadband capacity and improve digital access.
A new state grant program will provide communities with money and expertise to expand broadband capacity and improve digital access.
Man fatally stabbed Tinder date just hours after meeting, police say
Layton City Police Department received a call from Ethan Hunsaker, 24, saying that he had killed someone inside of his apartment.
Layton City Police Department received a call from Ethan Hunsaker, 24, saying that he had killed someone inside of his apartment.
Nearly half of Twitter accounts discussing coronavirus are likely bots, researchers say
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
TruConnect offers internet services for low-income families through Lifeline program
Matthew Johnson, owner and co-CEO of TruConnect, talks about how low-income families can obtain affordable internet service through their partnership with the Lifeline federal assistance program.
Matthew Johnson, owner and co-CEO of TruConnect, talks about how low-income families can obtain affordable internet service through their partnership with the Lifeline federal assistance program.
Companies turning to time-tracking tools to monitor employees working remotely during quarantine
Dave Nevogt, co-founder at Hubstaff, talks about the technology they offer which tracks the habits of employees who are working from home during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Dave Nevogt, co-founder at Hubstaff, talks about the technology they offer which tracks the habits of employees who are working from home during the COVID-19 outbreak.
How safe and private are contact tracing apps?
Quentin Rhoads-Herrera, director of professional services at Critical Start, joins GDC to talk about the safety and privacy concerns stemming from new contact tracing apps.
Quentin Rhoads-Herrera, director of professional services at Critical Start, joins GDC to talk about the safety and privacy concerns stemming from new contact tracing apps.
How ultraviolet light could be beneficial in fighting the spread of coronavirus
Fred Maxik, founder of Healthe Lighting, talks about how ultraviolet lighting can assist in fighting COVID-19.
Fred Maxik, founder of Healthe Lighting, talks about how ultraviolet lighting can assist in fighting COVID-19.
Tech companies talking about building semiconductor plants in US to avoid reliance on Asia
Two companies are considering building new semiconductor plants in the United States after the pandemic showed that relying on Asian factories for parts can be problematic.
Two companies are considering building new semiconductor plants in the United States after the pandemic showed that relying on Asian factories for parts can be problematic.
Tips for battling 'Zoom fatigue' during quarantine
Allison Johnsen, behavioral health manager at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, talks about some of the drawbacks of Zoom meetings and how to make the most out of digital communication.
Allison Johnsen, behavioral health manager at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, talks about some of the drawbacks of Zoom meetings and how to make the most out of digital communication.
Phone app keeps families connected with newborns in NICU as coronavirus forces them apart
For one local family, the phone app meant sleeping a little more soundly at home while their newborn was in the NICU.
For one local family, the phone app meant sleeping a little more soundly at home while their newborn was in the NICU.