Can Subway’s new meatless meatball sub put it back in the game?
Subway announced on Wednesday that it would begin selling meatless "meatball" sandwiches made from plant-based Beyond Meat next month. The move comes as the fast food chain attempts to lure back customers amid struggling sales.
White House invites tech companies to discuss online extremism after shootings
The White House has invited major tech companies to discuss the threat of violent extremism on online platforms on Friday, coming in the wake of two mass shootings over the weekend that left more than 30 people dead.
Leapfrog tablets may have exposed your kid’s location data
Leapfrog was found to have security vulnerabilities that could have let strangers locate young users and send them messages. A new report from CheckMarx revealed that the LeapPad Ultimate tablet used an insecure internet connection that could have revealed personal information.
Watch live as SpaceX launches (but doesn’t land) a rocket tonight
SpaceX will launch the AMOS-17 satellite into orbit using its Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday, and you can watch the event via livestream. The rocket carrying the satellite will take off at approximately 3:53 p.m. PT from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 40 in Florida.
President Trump attacks Google and says he’s watching the company ‘very closely’
In a series of tweets on Tuesday morning, President Donald Trump claimed without evidence that Google has an anti-conservative bias and accused the company of trying to ensure he loses the 2020 presidential election. Trump said he would be "watching Google very closely."
What would breaking up Big Tech companies mean for you?
Breaking up Big Tech would have a massive impact on Silicon Valley. But if the government used its antitrust powers to break up Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Apple, would you even notice the effects in your day-to-day life? We spoke to experts to find out the impact it would have on regular people
The FTC wants to know exactly why Facebook bought Instagram and WhatsApp
The Federal Trade Commission's antitrust investigation into Facebook will focus in on the tech giant's acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC wants to know if Facebook tried to acquire its social media rivals before they would become a threat to its business
Facebook just deleted fake accounts from the Middle East
Facebook removed fake accounts from UAE, Egypt and Saudi Arabia because of coordinated inauthentic behavior. The social network announced in a blog post the removal of pages, groups, and accounts.The two operations included one originating from UAE and Egypt and one from Saudi Arabia.
Half of Americans will have 5G by 2020, Verizon CEO claims
Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg told CNBC that half of Americans would have access to 5G technology by next year. He also said that half of Americans would own a 5G compatible phone by 2024. He added that 4G was a much slower process than 5G is proving to be. Verizon recently rolled out 5G in four more cities.
Malfunctioning postal delivery drone crashes and nearly hits kindergarten class
A Matternet delivery drone used by Swiss Post deployed its emergency parachute too early, causing it to break and crash about 50 yards away from a group of kindergarten children playing. The drone was a part of a pilot program that Swiss Post was testing in three Switzerland cities.
Looking forward to that $125 Equifax settlement? FTC says it will be much less
People affected by the 2017 Equifax data breach who chose to receive $125 from the Federal Trade Commission settlement may be disappointed with their decision -- they're likely to get far less than $125 when all is said and done, according to the FTC. This is due to the huge number of people who have filed a claim.
NASA will work with SpaceX on orbital refueling tech to get to the moon and Mars
NASA has tapped SpaceX to figure out a way to allow ships to refuel in orbit, the space agency announced Tuesday. The groundbreaking technology could eventually help crewed ships get to the moon and Mars in the future
Authorities have opened a new investigation into the Capital One data breach
New York Attorney General Letitia James has already opened up an investigation into the Capital One data breach, she announced Tuesday -- less than 24 hours after the company revealed the massive hack of more than 100 million people's personal information.
Watch NASA’s Mars rover train for its 2020 mission with some bicep curls
The Mars 2020 rover is preparing for its big mission by doing some "bicep curls" in a new video released by NASA. The rover will head to Mars in July 2020 and is scheduled to land on the Red Planet’s Jezero Crater in February 2021 -- with a swole arm to collect dirt and rocks.
Sen. Josh Hawley wants to ban infinite scroll and autoplay videos
Sen. Josh Hawley introduced legislation on Tuesday calling for tech giants to curb deceptive techniques that fuel social media addiction.The Social Media Addiction Reduction Technology (SMART) Act would ban certain features that he says can be addictive to users like infinite scroll and autoplay.
Deal with Amazon requires local police to encourage people to buy Ring products
Amazon has struck up deals with local police departments to encourage people to buy its Ring security products in exchange for free Ring video doorbells and access to a special police-focused Ring portal.
How to file a claim for $125 if you were hit by the 2017 Equifax data breach
If your Social Security number was exposed in the 2017 Equifax data breach, you can finally file a claim for $125 -- or potentially more -- in compensation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has set up a one-stop-shop website for all claims
If a $5 billion fine won’t get Facebook under control, what will?
Facebook will pay the Federal Trade Commission a $5 billion fine as part of a settlement over privacy violations announced on Wednesday, but don't expect the company to meaningfully change its behavior. The punishment seems huge, but is not a major hit to Facebook's bottom line.
Facebook to pay a historic $5 billion penalty in final settlement with FTC
The FTC has officially penalized Facebook a groundbreaking $5 billion, the largest in FTC history. Facebook will also have to submit to new restrictions, as well as a modified corporate structure that will hold the company accountable in decisions made about users’ privacy.
Facebook let advertisers target you using two-factor authentication numbers
A complaint coming with an expected $5 billion settlement between Facebook and the FTC will say that Facebook improperly allowed advertisers to use phone numbers users used for two-factor authentication to target ads.
Amazon will give you $5K in free smart home tech and more when you buy a house
You can now get up to $5,000 in Amazon credit if you buy a house through Amazon’s new TurnKey program. The $5,000 incentive was announced Tuesday and includes smart home and home theater equipment along with services like unpacking and cleaning.
FaceApp says it won’t hold on to your face photos. Should you trust it?
If you use FaceApp, you've given its parent company permission to use your face photos for pretty much anything -- even though the app-maker says it won't use them for nefarious purposes or sell them to a third party.
Amazon’s retail rivals enjoy a sales bump from Prime Day
Amazon’s rival retailers are benefitting from Amazon Prime Day deals with an increase in online revenues and offering their own online discounts. Retailers including Walmart, Target, Macy’s, and Best Buy cashed in on the Prime Day frenzy with their own, separate deals and discounts.
