Sonos files second lawsuit against Google over patent infringement

Sonos alleges Google copied more of its patented innovations for Google’s smart speakers. 

Audio / Video         September 29, 2020

How to use the new Disney Plus GroupWatch mode

You can watch the same show or movie on Disney+ with up to seven of your friends.

Entertainment         September 29, 2020

Twitter’s experiment to get you to read stories actually worked

Twitter says more people are actually opening up articles and reading them thanks to a new notification.

Social Media         September 24, 2020

Instagram back online after brief outage Wednesday

Instagram users reported issues with the social platform Wednesday afternoon.

News         September 23, 2020

DOJ proposes legislation to gut Big Tech’s legal shield

The Department of Justice wants to narrow the criteria online platforms would need to meet to have liability protections.

Social Media         September 23, 2020

Ikea’s latest ad campaign features a CGI influencer

The Instagram influencer known as Imma posted herself 'living' in her Ikea-decorated apartment.

Trash         September 22, 2020

Ex-YouTube content moderator describes horrors of job in lawsuit

A former YouTube content moderator sued the platform for failing to protect her mental health after she was forced to watch graphic and disturbing videos.

Social Media         September 22, 2020

The Marvel Cinematic Universe just found its She-Hulk star

Actress Tatiana Maslany has reportedly been cast to play the title superhero in Marvel’s She-Hulk series that will debut on Disney+. 

Entertainment         September 17, 2020

Facebook won’t show health groups in its recommendations anymore

Facebook said the new policy is to ensure that its users get accurate health information. 

Social Media         September 17, 2020

Facebook unveils the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset

Facebook announced a new Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headset during its Facebook Connect VR event Wednesday.

News         September 16, 2020

How to watch the Facebook Connect event online

The Facebook Connect event streams live starting at 10 a.m. PT on Wednesday, September 16.

News         September 16, 2020

ESA moves forward with its first ‘planetary defense’ mission

The ESA's Hera mission will launch in 2024 and will study near-Earth asteroids.

Trash         September 15, 2020

Twitter will soon remove tweets intended to undermine the election

Twitter said the new policy to remove or label these types of tweets would apply to everyone.

Social Media         September 10, 2020

John Boyega calls out Disney for how it treated his Star Wars character

Actor John Boyega talked about his experience with the Star Wars franchise in a new GQ interview.

News         September 10, 2020

Diana Rigg, Game of Thrones and The Avengers actress, dead at 82

Actress Dame Diana Rigg, best known for her roles in the TV spy series The Avengers and the megahit Game of Thrones, died on Thursday at the age of 82.

News         September 10, 2020

Apple creates a face mask for its employees

The face mask was designed by the same teams that work on the iPhone and iPad designs.

Apple         September 10, 2020

Facebook reportedly suffers outage in parts of U.S.

The social network started to experience issues starting at 1 p.m. PT on Wednesday.

News         September 9, 2020

Walmart is starting to deliver your packages by drone

Walmart has partnered with Flytrex to deliver grocery and household items via drone.

Trash         September 9, 2020

If you have AT&T, Alexa is now a giant speakerphone

AT&T calling with Alexa allows users to answer incoming calls or start a new call using their Alexa-enabled device.

Mobile         September 9, 2020

Madden 21 brings back Colin Kaepernick after four-year absence

Colin Kaepernick returns to Madden NFL 21 as a free agent for the first time since 2016.

News         September 8, 2020

Robert Pattinson tests positive for coronavirus, pausing The Batman filming

Actor Robert Pattinson has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus, causing production to halt.

News         September 3, 2020

Facebook admits it didn’t actually remove Kenosha militia event

A Facebook spokesperson confirmed a Buzzfeed report that shows that page moderators took down the event, not Facebook.

News         September 3, 2020

Facebook and Twitter flag Trump’s post about mail-in voting

Facebook on Thursday flagged President Donald Trump's post that encourages people to vote both through the mail and in person.

Social Media         September 3, 2020

TCL’s new Nxtpaper screen tech is paper-thin

Nxtpaper is meant to offer better eye protection when using devices. 

News         September 3, 2020

Exosonic is developing a supersonic Air Force One

Exosonic has been contracted to create a low-boom supersonic Air Force One that would reach its destination in half the time it takes now.

Trash         September 3, 2020

TCL debuts $120 true wireless earbuds at IFA 2020

TCL's true wireless earbuds come with features like noise reduction and Google Assistant and Siri compatibility.

News         September 3, 2020

Lenovo laptops used for remote learning may have ties to forced labor

A new report reveals some Lenovo laptops sent to public schools could have been made with forced labor from persecuted Uyghurs.

News         September 2, 2020

LG’s new battery-operated mask is a wearable air purifier

LG's PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier is battery-operated and can clean itself.

News         September 2, 2020

Amazon’s new Halo fitness tracker offers body scanning, voice analysis, and more

Amazon's new wearable fitness tracker costs $65 and tracks your activity, sleep, body fat percentage, tone of voice, and more.

Wearables         August 31, 2020

Watch now: Elon Musk’s brain-augmenting Neuralink live demo

The Neuralink webcast takes place Friday, August 28, at 3 p.m. PT. Here's how to watch it live.

Trash         August 28, 2020

How to watch the Republican National Convention: Day 4

Here's everything you need to know about the final day of the 2020 Republican National Convention, including how to watch it live.

Trash         August 27, 2020

Facebook is cracking down on platform abusers with a pair of new lawsuits

Facebook is suing two developers in separate lawsuits for violating the company's terms of service.

Social Media         August 27, 2020

Spotify is looking to add a virtual concert feature

Security researcher Jane Manchun Wong spotted the virtual concert feature that's reportedly in development.

Music         August 26, 2020

Elon Musk says we’re about to get a live look at the Neuralink brain-chip device

Elon Musk announced in a tweet that there will be a live webcast of the latest working Neuralink brain-chip device on August 28.

Trash         August 26, 2020

2020 Republican National Convention Day 3: How to watch Mike Pence

Here's everything you need to know about the third day of the 2020 Republican National Convention, including how to watch it live.

Trash         August 26, 2020

Facebook is adding shopping to your mobile app

People can now shop directly in Facebook's app through Facebook Shop. The new tab aggregates a feed of businesses and products.

News         August 25, 2020

How to watch the 2020 Republican National Convention online if you missed it

The 2020 Republican National Convention is August 24-27. Here's how to watch it online if you missed it live.

Trash         August 25, 2020

When and how to watch the 2020 Republican National Convention online

The Republican National Convention takes place August 24-27. Here's how to watch it live.

Trash         August 24, 2020