How to watch the Las Vegas Democratic debate if you missed it live
The ninth Democratic debate of the 2020 primary race took place on Wednesday, February 19, in Las Vegas. Here's how to watch the debate if you missed it live
Teens are so obsessed with TikTok that it’s finally adding parental controls
To curb how much time younger people spend on TikTok, the app rolled out parental controls to allow parents to set how long their kids can use the video app.
Apple adds Siri integration to its election coverage features
Siri will now be able to update you on election results, alert you to important election dates, and more as part of Apple's 2020 election coverage features.
Nevada Democrats abandon caucus app after Iowa election fiasco
Nevada wants to avoid the tech mishaps that plagued the Iowa caucuses, announcing it would not use a controversial app to record results.
The FTC is studying past mergers by Facebook, Google, Amazon and more
The Federal Trade Commission is moving closer to hitting big tech companies like Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Microsoft with an antitrust lawsuit.
Uber cleared to restart self-driving car testing in California
Uber is the latest company that California has granted a permit to start to test self-driving vehicles — with a trained human driver still present in the vehicle.
Dyson patent combines headphones with a personal air purifier
Dyson wants to patent a new technology that combines the look of over-the-ear headphones with a built-in air purifier. The company’s goal is to fight off the adverse effects of air pollution in cities.
How did Iowa screw up its Dem caucus vote? There was an app for that
A new app that was used for Iowa's Democratic caucus is causing significant delays in the final counts, and we still don’t know the results from Monday night.
Dream job will pay you $1,000 to binge-watch Disney+. Here’s how to apply
A review company will pay up to five people $1,000 to watch a variety of movies and TV shows to be featured on the upcoming Disney+ streaming service -- you just need to watch 30 of them in 30 days. The service debuts on November 12. Here's everything you need to apply to the dream job.
Disney CEO Bob Iger thinks you’ll gladly pay more for Disney+ than Apple TV+
Even though Apple TV+ is debuting the same month as Disney+, Disney CEO Bob Iger said he is not worried about his competitor's lower price point -- and he expects you won't care about it either. Both streaming services will debut in November.
Disney+ streaming service reportedly already has over 1 million subscribers
Even though Disney+ doesn’t launch until November 12, it reportedly already has a lot of subscribers. New data from Jumpshot reveals that over one million people were tracked on the Disney+ sign-up page and made a purchase through the site between August 25 and October 14.
Disney+ will run an ad at launch, but it won’t interrupt your movies
Disney+ and ESPN+ subscribers will have to see some display ads in order for Disney to buy back the rights to some of its TV shows and movies, including Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The ads will reportedly prompt subscribers to sign up for Starz. Disney will run the ads on its streaming service and ESPN+.
Disney+ already has more than 10 million subscribers since launch
Disney+ may have launched with a few technical hiccups, but the company said that the new streaming service had 10 million sign-ups since its launch on Tuesday. The 10 million figure only counts subscribers who signed up since the November 12 launch date, including free trials.
Disney adds disclaimer to movies on Disney+ with racist caricatures
Disney+ debuted with all the classic Disney animated movies you know and love like Dumbo, Fantasia, and more. Since its launch on Tuesday, subscribers are noticing certain films’ descriptions come with a disclaimer added on by Disney. The disclaimer reads that "It may contain outdated cultural depictions.”
Disney+ has huge first month in downloads, tops all Google searches for 2019
App-tracking company Apptopia reports that the Disney+ app has already been downloaded onto mobile devices 22 million times. Since the streaming service launched on November 12, it has averaged about 9.5 million daily users, making it the top app in Apple and Google app stores.
Most Disney+ subscribers watch classic Disney movies more than anything else
A new survey reveals what people are watching the most on Disney+, and it looks like subscribers are choosing Disney classics like Marry Poppins and 101 Dalmatians over newer or original content like The Mandalorian. The poll also revealed that subscribers most frequently turn to Pixar movies on the streaming service.
How to watch the SpaceX launch of 60 Starlink satellites
SpaceX has delayed the launch of a Starlink rocket until Tuesday, January 28 -- when you'll be able to watch it launch into space in real-time right here. The Starlink rocket will be supported by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and will carry 60 satellites. The launch begins at 6:28 a.m. PT.
A DirecTV satellite could explode in space because of a battery issue
A 15-year-old DirectTV satellite might explode in space because of a battery malfunction, and if it does, it could take other satellites down with it. DirecTV requested temporary authority from the FCC to conduct an emergency operation that would reduce the risk of the satellite exploding.
Bloomberg thinks other Democrats want to break up big tech ‘just to be nasty’
Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg thinks Big Tech companies have too much power, but doesn’t believe that breaking them up is the answer. Bloomberg said that he disagrees with other candidates like Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders on how to handle Big Tech.
An all-female spacewalk is happening right now: Here’s how to watch
The second-ever all-female spacewalk is happening right now, and you can watch it live as it plays out on the International Space Station. NASA TV is currently streaming the spacewalk that features two women astronauts: Jessica Meir and Christina Koch. The two are replacing batteries on the ISS.
The U.S. government says you need to update Firefox right now
If you use the Mozilla Firefox web browser, the U.S. government recommends that you update the browser because of a zero-day vulnerability that could enable hackers to take control of your computer. The vulnerability was labeled as critical and could allow potential hackers to access people’s browsers.
The coolest products Samsung showed off at CES: Ballie, Neon, and lots of TVs
Samsung was one of the biggest booths (more like an entire wing), and the company showed off some new and groundbreaking tech at CES this week. In case you missed all the cool things they announced, here is our roundup of all the Samsung tech that impressed us the most at CES.
Verizon is adding 20 5G-capable phones to its 2020 lineup
5G is about to take over in 2020, and Verizon is preparing by releasing 20 5G capable devices this year. The phone carrier made the announcement at CES that it will launch 20 5G devices in 2020 that would cost anywhere from under $600 to about $800. Right now, Verizon has only four 5G capable phones
Ring admits employees have improperly accessed customers’ doorbell videos
Amazon’s Ring responded to a November letter written by five senators about their concerns over Ring’s security. In it, Ring admits that its own employees have abused Ring doorbell data.Ring said that there were four instances where then-Ring employees improperly accessed data.
Plex will add subscription channels to its platform this year
Plex reportedly plans to add subscription channels to its platform. Plex told reporters at CES that 15 to 20 subscription video-on-demand channels would be added to the platform. Aside from subscription channels, Plex is also reportedly looking to add a marketplace where users can buy or rent content.
PopSockets wireless phone charger to debut at CES 2020 today
CES is officially underway, and among the devices set to debut is a new wireless charger from PopSockets that will finally allow those with PopGrips on their phones to charge their devices wirelessly and quickly. The charger allows you to place your phone with a PopGrip onto the charger.
This Tesla-powered electric go-kart has an insane 600 horsepower
We had already seen an electric pickup truck with Tesla’s Cybertruck debut last year, but now, we are getting a glimpse into the possibilities of a Tesla-powered all-electric race car. The 992-pound vehicle is able to put out 603 horsepower (450kw), which, for a go-kart-sized car, is pretty darn fast.
Dell’s Mobile Connect update will allow iPhone screen mirroring
iPhone users who have Dell PCs will soon be able to mirror their iPhone screen onto their Dell devices, thanks to an update to Dell's software reportedly rolling out in the next few months. The update will let iPhone users drag files like photos, videos, and other data from their iPhone to the Dell PC.
Former Google exec says the tech giant doesn’t prioritize human rights
A former Google exec is speaking out, saying that he was let go for trying to create an internal human rights program. Ross LaJeunesse was in charge of creating a human rights program in China and wanted a similar plan for Google's internal processes, but said that his idea was repeatedly shut down.
Why are we so nostalgic for the technology from our past?
2019 has seen the comeback of the flip phone in the new Motorola Razr and apps that make your iPhone look like an old iPod. We are even watching classic Disney movies and old-school Disney Channel shows thanks to Disney+. What’s with all the nostalgia?
NBC signs deal to bring Hunger Games and John Wick to Peacock streaming service
NBCUniversal has secured a deal with Lionsgate-owned Starz to host its content on the upcoming streaming service known as Peacock. This means that movies like The Hunger Games and John Wick, and original Starz shows like Outlander and American Gods, would be available to watch.
Investigation claims that United Arab Emirates uses the ToTok app to spy
The chat app known as ToTok is allegedly used by the United Arab Emirates government to keep an eye on its users. An investigation by the New York Times claims the app spies on conversations, movements, relationships, and more. The firm behind ToTok is reportedly a cyber-intelligence and hacking company.
Amazon’s Choice products aren’t always what they claim to be
An investigation published by the Wall Street Journal reveals that the Amazon’s Choice badge can be attached to products that make false claims, are unsafe, or are manipulated by the sellers. While there are legitimate listings with a badge, customers should double-check what is “endorsed” by the tech giant.
Facebook bans misleading content and ads about the 2020 census
Facebook is taking new initiatives to help protect the 2020 census by banning misleading information and prohibiting ads that shed a negative light on the process. The new census interference policy includes prohibiting misrepresentation of dates, times, methods, and the nature of the government’s involvement.
Instagram bans influencers from promoting tobacco and vaping in branded content
Social media influencers on Instagram aren't allowed to promote vaping, tobacco products, or weapons anymore as part of a new update on the platform. This is the first instance where the social media platform is restricting the kind of items that can be promoted through branded content.
Here’s how to watch SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch tonight
SpaceX is launching its second-to-last rocket of 2019 today, December 16, and you can watch it take off live. The two-stage Falcon 9 booster will carry the JCSAT-18/Kacific1 satellite into space from SpaceX’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The launch will take place between 4:10 p.m. PT and 5:38 p.m. PT.