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Facebook, Instagram pushing masks, how old your dog really is

In today's top stories, Facebook and Instagram are pushing information around wearing a mask amid COVID-19, Apple Card holders can now do their banking online and it turns out your dog may not be as old as you think -- in human years, at least.

Videoby Steph PanecasioJuly 3, 2020 3:00 AM PDT

Away's co-CEO exits as Silicon Valley elite sees conversation leaked

Steph Korey will leave her position by the end of the year, but Away says it's "in no way a result of any social media activity this week."

Articleby CNET staffJuly 2, 2020 6:21 PM PDT

Amazon Prime Day reportedly delayed to October amid coronavirus spikes

The annual Prime Day sale is typically held in July.

Articleby Carrie MihalcikJuly 2, 2020 11:04 AM PDT

Apple's 'walled garden' walls will get even higher with iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and MacOS Big Sur

The tech giant is building long-requested features into iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and MacOS Big Sur that tie the devices together, giving people fewer reasons to try competing options.

Articleby Ian SherrJuly 2, 2020 7:31 AM PDT

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Zuckerberg reluctant to change Facebook policies over ad boycott, report says

The Facebook CEO reportedly told employees he expects advertisers to return "soon enough."

Articleby Carrie MihalcikJuly 2, 2020 6:57 AM PDT

Why big brands are turning their backs on Facebook

The "Stop Hate for Profit" campaign is gaining steam in a way that Facebook can't exactly ignore.

Articleby Queenie WongJuly 2, 2020 5:51 AM PDT

Violence, arson, abuse: The real-world consequences of those false 5G conspiracies

Conspiracy theories have driven people to burn cellular equipment. Telecom workers have had to bear the brunt of this.

Articleby Katie CollinsJuly 2, 2020 5:00 AM PDT

Twitter engineers replacing tech terms like 'master' and 'slave'

Exclusive: The site's move toward inclusive language formally began in January, months before the current Black Lives Matter protests.

Articleby Stephen ShanklandJuly 2, 2020 5:00 AM PDT

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Uber works with #WhatsMyName to make sure riders get in the right car

After Samantha Josephson was killed by someone impersonating a ride-hail driver, both Uber and Lyft partner with her parents to raise awareness around safety.

Articleby Dara KerrJuly 2, 2020 4:00 AM PDT

Zuckerberg to meet with boycott group, iPhone may face delays

Today's major tech stories include Facebook's CEO meeting with organizers of an ad boycott, possible delays for a 2020 iPhone and Google's withdrawal of a plan to reopen offices.

Videoby Jeff BakalarJuly 2, 2020 4:00 AM PDT

Consumer groups urge scrutiny of Google's Fitbit buyout in letter to antitrust regulators

The letter calls the deal a "test case" for future big tech acquisitions.

Articleby Richard NievaJuly 1, 2020 8:00 PM PDT

Facebook shared user data with developers after access should have expired

The social network says it fixed the problem.

Articleby Queenie WongJuly 1, 2020 3:15 PM PDT

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