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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

Google ups security for all, Twitter improves image crops

In today's top stories, Google announces it will turn on two-factor authentication for pretty much everyone. Meanwhile, mobile Twitter users will no longer see oddly cropped images in their feeds, thanks to a new update.

Videoby iyaz akhtarMay 7, 2021 4:00 AM PDT

Trump ban decision shows Facebook can't use oversight board as scapegoat

The social network now has to decide how long Trump remains suspended from the platform.

Articleby Queenie WongMay 6, 2021 5:19 PM PDT

Peloton recalls treadmills, Signal and Facebook clash

In today's top stories, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Peloton announce a recall of the Tread Plus and Tread. Meanwhile, Signal claims that Facebook refused to allow a new style of Signal ad on Instagram.

Videoby iyaz akhtarMay 6, 2021 4:00 AM PDT

<p>Former US President Donald Trump was barred from Facebook and its photo service Instagram in January after the deadly US Capitol Hill riot. </p>

Trump will remain suspended from Facebook, Instagram for now

An oversight board upholds Facebook's decision to bar the former president from the platform.

Articleby Queenie WongMay 5, 2021 3:29 PM PDT

Bill Gates transferring $1.8B in stock to Melinda in wake of divorce news

Melinda Gates reportedly says in a petition for divorce that "this marriage is irretrievably broken." But they still plan to collaborate on their charitable foundation.

Articleby Abrar Al-HeetiMay 5, 2021 1:58 PM PDT

<p>Google headquarters in Mountain View, California</p>

Google adds more flexibility to its return-to-office policies

The company says it expects 20% of its employees to work from home permanently.

Articleby Richard NievaMay 5, 2021 12:48 PM PDT

Facebook's oversight board made the right call on Trump. Now it's Zuckerberg's turn

Commentary: The social media company's inconsistent approach to its policies created an untenable situation. The oversight board is pushing for a fix.

Articleby Ian SherrMay 5, 2021 10:55 AM PDT

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