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Senator calls for Google to ban TikTok after allegedly tracking user data

TikTok sidestepped a privacy safeguard in Android, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Articleby Abrar Al-HeetiAugust 11, 2020 3:33 PM PDT

Police use of facial recognition gets reined in by UK court

Facial recognition tests in public spaces violated privacy, didn't follow data protection procedures and didn't address possible bias, judges say.

Articleby Katie CollinsAugust 11, 2020 12:19 PM PDT

Facebook says coronavirus made it tougher to moderate content

The social network had fewer people to review content about suicide, self-injury and sexual exploitation.

Articleby Queenie WongAugust 11, 2020 11:17 AM PDT

Twitter says choosing who can reply to your tweet can help you feel safer online

The social network is releasing the new settings to all users on mobile and desktop.

Articleby Queenie WongAugust 11, 2020 10:30 AM PDT

Mozilla cuts 25% of workforce after pandemic hits revenue

The Firefox maker is laying off 250 employees as its browser usage continues to dwindle.

Articleby Stephen ShanklandAugust 11, 2020 7:52 AM PDT

Google expands Lookout app for people who are blind or vision-impaired

The app now works on more Android devices and offers new features and a simpler design.

Articleby Abrar Al-HeetiAugust 11, 2020 6:00 AM PDT

Now What: How to plan for the next six months of remote work

Both students and professionals need to double down on at-home tech, without spending too much.

Videoby Dan AckermanAugust 11, 2020 5:00 AM PDT

Judge issues injunction against Uber and Lyft, WeChat ban could tank iPhone shipments in China

Today's major tech stories include a judge's injunction against Uber and Lyft, WeChat's ban possibly tanking iPhone shipments in China and the Xcloud beta for game streaming coming this week.

Videoby Jeff BakalarAugust 11, 2020 4:00 AM PDT

Judge issues injunction against Uber and Lyft, says drivers are employees

In a surprise decision, a California judge puts the brakes on the ride-hailing companies.

Articleby Dara KerrAugust 10, 2020 3:01 PM PDT

Amazon rebrands Twitch Prime as Prime Gaming

Amazon is making its Twitch video game streaming service more Amazon-like.

Articleby Ian SherrAugust 10, 2020 9:29 AM PDT

TikTok is either Microsoft's 'poisoned chalice,' next big thing or easy-money scheme

Microsoft, known for enterprise software, may soon gobble up TikTok from its Chinese owner. We try to figure out what happens next.

Articleby Ian SherrAugust 10, 2020 9:05 AM PDT

Forget TikTok. Apple iPhone shipments could drop 30% with WeChat ban, analyst says

You may not use the popular Chinese chat app, but 1.2 billion other people do. And they wouldn't be happy if it disappeared.

Articleby Ian SherrAugust 10, 2020 8:21 AM PDT

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