NASA and Nokia are putting a 4G network on the moon
If you're unable to get a cell phone signal when you walk your dog around the block, this will really make your blood boil: NASA is putting a 4G network on the moon.
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Instagram to crack down on 'hidden' advertising
Is that post on Instagram actually an advertisement? The photo and video sharing platform's 1 billion users may soon have a better idea if they're looking at a sales pitch thanks to new measures aimed at combating "hidden" advertising.
You can soon drive a real-life Mario Kart around your home using the Nintendo Switch
Nintendo has dreamed up a new way for Mario Kart fans to race each other.
iPhone 12: What you need to know about Apple's new 5G phone lineup
Apple's 5G smartphone lineup is finally here.
Wisconsin COVID-19 website receives bronze Summit Creative Award
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that Wisconsin’s statewide COVID-19 information and resources website received a bronze Summit Creative Award in the Coronavirus Response category out of more than 4,000 submissions from 27 countries. “I want to commend…
TikTok fate in the balance as judge weighs app store ban
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for TikTok have pleaded with a U.S. judge to delay the Trump Administration’s ban of the video sharing program from app stores set to take effect at the end of Sunday. They argue the move…
Social media and COVID shaming: Fighting a toxic combination
Humans love to shame or blame others during a public health crisis. Researchers say the practice dates back to well before the pandemic. But the warp speed and reach of today’s social media gives it an aggressive new dimension. People…
FDA issues Benadryl warning as it investigates reports of teen injuries and deaths linked to TikTok challenge
The US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Thursday over "serious problems with high doses" of the common over-the-counter allergy medication Benadryl.
Amazon is selling a $499 Peloton knockoff called Prime Bike
Peloton is getting some competition from Amazon, which announced a Prime-branded stationary bike.
Trump approves TikTok deal. But big questions remain
Who controls TikTok? Is the social media platform safe? Has a US ban been averted for good?
Trump wants $5 billion from TikTok deal to teach people 'the real history' of US
The back-and-forth of the TikTok deal has been rocky, but President Donald Trump is certain that he wants to use the deal to create a $5 billion fund to "educate people" about the "real history of our country." "I think…
People are ditching in-person financial services for apps
As with so many areas of life, the pandemic has changed how people are managing their money — they're using technology more than ever.
Unity, popular video game-making software, set to go public amid IPO flurry
Unity Software, one of the leading platforms for video game developers, plans to raise as much as $1.3 billion in its Wall Street debut Friday.
Unity, popular video game-making software, set to go public amid IPO flurry
Unity Software, one of the leading platforms for video game developers, plans to raise as much as $1.3 billion in its Wall Street debut Friday.
The 15 cities investing the most in solar energy
The U.S. solar industry has grown significantly in the last decade as solar power has become more affordable, efficient, and accessible. Not surprisingly, solar energy use and investment varies considerably across cities.
Apple takes on Peloton with Fitness+ service
Apple is moving more aggressively into fitness with its smartwatch at the center.
Everything you need to know about the iOS 14 update
Apple just unveiled new versions of the Apple Watch and iPad, but a new iPhone isn't expected until next month.
SoftBank is selling British chipmaker ARM to Nvidia for $40 billion
Nvidia is buying British chipmaker ARM from SoftBank for as much as $40 billion — a total that would make it the largest semiconductor deal ever.
Oracle will partner with TikTok in the United States after Microsoft loses bid
TikTok and Oracle will become business partners in the United States — a deal meant to satisfy the Trump administration's national security concerns, according to a person familiar with the matter.
TikTok will partner with Oracle in the United States after Microsoft loses bid
TikTok and Oracle will become business partners in the United States — a deal meant to satisfy the Trump administration's national security concerns about the short-form video app, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Vinyl record sales surpass CDs for the first time since the 1980s
The days of vinyl records being a nostalgic relic of the past are long gone. This year, vinyl sales have outpaced CD sales in the United States for the first time since the 1980s.
Trump Is...? Biden Is...? Google removes autocomplete for candidates and voting
Google is making changes to its autocomplete search suggestions ahead of the US presidential election.
Facebook to give paid time off to employees who volunteer as poll workers
Facebook will give additional paid time off to employees who volunteer as poll workers during the election, company CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Friday.
911 dispatchers slammed with calls about QAnon-backed false claims about wildfires
Authorities in Oregon are pleading with the public to only trust and share information verified by official sources about the unprecedented wildfires sweeping the state. The pleas come as law enforcement agencies described 911 dispatchers being overrun with calls about a false online rumor that "Antifa" members had been arrested for setting the fires — a claim promoted by the anonymous account behind the QAnon conspiracy theories.
