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Apple reportedly cuts ties with employee amid uproar over misogynistic writing

Antonio Garcia-Martinez, a recent hire, is apparently no longer working at Apple, after uproar over his past writings slamming women as "soft and weak" and "generally full of shit."

Articleby Sareena DayaramMay 12, 2021 8:30 PM PDT

<p>Tech companies will have an obligation to keep children safe.</p>

Tech companies that fail to keep children safe online could face huge fines in the UK

Senior managers could also face criminal charges and services could be blocked altogether if tech companies fail to comply with the country's Online Safety Bill.

Articleby Katie CollinsMay 12, 2021 10:22 AM PDT

Nvidia and Intel announce new chips, Razer and Asus update laptop lineups

In today's news, Nvidia and Intel both announce powerful new processors catering to gamers and creatives, plus the arrival of new chips means new and improved laptops from the likes of Razer and Asus.

Videoby Claire ReillyMay 12, 2021 4:00 AM PDT

Facebook is taking a closer look at its rules after Trump decision

The social network indefinitely suspended Trump from its platform after the deadly Capitol Hill riot in January.

Articleby Queenie WongMay 11, 2021 12:49 PM PDT

<p>Apple's defending its App Store in court.</p>

Apple says App Store review stopped $1.5B in potential fraud last year

Fortnite maker Epic Games is fighting Apple in court and says the iPhone App Store review process is a sham. Apple says no.

Articleby Ian SherrMay 11, 2021 10:04 AM PDT

Instagram for kids? Attorneys general urge Facebook to not do that

In today's top stories, Facebook is urged to stop work on an Instagram for kids by over 40 state attorneys general. Meanwhile, Sony PS5 shortages may go on all year, and Apple may make its own wireless chips.

Videoby Bridget CareyMay 11, 2021 4:00 AM PDT

<p>Nothing Ear 1 will be the first product from Carl Pei's new company.</p>

Nothing Ear 1 earbuds will have 'notes of transparency' and launch in June

The Ear 1 will be the first product from Carl Pei's new tech company, Nothing, which was founded in October.

Articleby Katie CollinsMay 11, 2021 2:00 AM PDT

Fortnite battles Apple: Courtroom focuses on App Store review process and Epic's marketing

Fortnite maker Epic Games is suing Apple over its restrictive policies over its App Store and iPhones.

Articleby Ian SherrMay 10, 2021 2:50 PM PDT

<p>Bill and Melinda Gates are getting divorced after 27 years and three children.</p>

The Bill and Melinda Gates divorce: Everything about the family foundation and billions at stake

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation changed how people look at philanthropy by the rich. But now the namesake leaders are splitting up.

Articleby Ian SherrMay 10, 2021 11:09 AM PDT

Apple may use its own modems in 2023 iPhones, report claims

Apple's 5G chips could show up in the next couple of years.

Articleby Eli BlumenthalMay 10, 2021 7:40 AM PDT

Dogecoin on the moon, Clubhouse on Android

In today's top stories, Dogecoin will potentially land on the moon next year, debris from a rocket has landed in the Indian Ocean and Clubhouse has made it to Android.

Videoby Steph PanecasioMay 10, 2021 3:00 AM PDT

Pfizer seeks FDA approval, and a Chinese rocket is expected to crash back to Earth

In today's top stories, Pfizer seeks full FDA approval for its COVID-19 vaccine instead of its temporary-use authorization, a Chinese rocket will be crashing back to Earth this weekend, and Google is adding two-step verification to most accounts.

Videoby Kara TsuboiMay 8, 2021 11:00 AM PDT

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