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What science says about being happy, how your vote will actually be counted and why a NASA telescope has finally put to rest the question about water on the moon.

Articleby Michelle MeyersOctober 31, 2020 5:00 AM PDT

Facebook makes election preparations, Cyberpunk 2077 delayed again

This week's major tech stories include Facebook making safety preparations ahead of Tuesday's election, Apple working on its own search and the news that Cyberpunk 2077 will be delayed again until December.

Videoby Jeff BakalarOctober 31, 2020 4:00 AM PDT

Trump, Biden campaigns slam Facebook after 'technical issues' impact political ads

The social network stopped accepting new US political ads on Oct. 27, a week before Election Day.

Articleby Queenie WongOctober 30, 2020 6:10 PM PDT

Facebook temporarily suspends recommendations for new and political groups

Facebook users gather in groups to chat about shared interests, but the online spaces have also been used to spread misinformation.

Articleby Queenie WongOctober 30, 2020 2:19 PM PDT

A done deal: Red Ventures, CNET Media Group officially become one company

Red Ventures CEO Ric Elias says he's spent 20 years building a company that aims to help people make decisions about their homes, health, finances, travel and education. With Red Ventures' acquisition of CNET Media Group, that mission expands.

Articleby Connie GuglielmoOctober 30, 2020 11:59 AM PDT

Big tech raked in the profits again. Washington is watching

Apple, Alphabet, Amazon and Facebook all posted huge gains, again raising the question of whether they hold too much power.

Articleby Andrew MorseOctober 30, 2020 6:30 AM PDT

Ransomware may ramp up, Apple reportedly developing search engine

In today's top stories a number of agencies, including the FBI, warn hospitals about a wave of impending ransomware attacks. Meanwhile, a new report says Apple is building its own search engine.

Videoby Iyaz AkhtarOctober 30, 2020 4:00 AM PDT

Facebook's earnings grow despite ad boycott and coronavirus pandemic

The social network says it still faces a "significant amount of uncertainty" looking ahead to 2021.

Articleby Queenie WongOctober 29, 2020 4:01 PM PDT

iPhone sales fell 20% ahead of iPhone 12 launch, but Apple isn't worried

Company executives expect dramatic increases in sales this holiday season. But questions remain about the impact the coronavirus might have.

Articleby Ian SherrOctober 29, 2020 3:20 PM PDT

Google crushes financial expectations as it faces antitrust charges

The search giant's revenue rebounds after a disappointing second quarter.

Articleby Richard NievaOctober 29, 2020 3:11 PM PDT

Twitter beats on earnings, revenue but misses user growth expectations

COVID helped the company rope in lots of users. It might have gotten them all.

Articleby Queenie WongOctober 29, 2020 2:49 PM PDT

Zuckerberg, Dorsey and Pichai face off with Congress over Section 230, free speech

The Facebook, Twitter and Google CEOs sparred with a Senate committee over a foundational internet law.

Articleby Queenie WongOctober 29, 2020 8:12 AM PDT

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