Oath revamps Yahoo, AOL privacy policies to allow email and photo scans
Users of Yahoo and AOL services may want to read over Oath's new privacy agreements as Verizon has recently changed them. The sites Oath owns can now scan emails, instant messages, photos, and other user data. The agreement also says that the data may be shared with Oath's parent company, Verizon.
Coinbase may register with SEC as brokerage firm
Coinbase, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is reportedly considering registering with the SEC as a brokerage firm.
Could Facebook be broken up over privacy concerns?
Mark Zuckerberg's problems seem to be getting worse and worse. A U.S. senator from Oregon recently warned that the company could be broken apart if it can't protect users' data.
DARPA is seeking new ideas for how drones can be used in combat
The military's research division is soliciting new ideas regarding the use of combat drones in urban environments.
Facebook rolls out stricter rules regarding email-targeted advertisements
In light of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook is pursing stricter enforcement of its privacy rules regarding advertisers.
Check out these delicious 3D X-ray scans of some classic Easter treats
Ever wanted to take an in depth look at some of your favorite Easter treats? Well now you can, thanks to a series of 3D scans of various chocolate treats.
Public trust in Facebook fades in light of privacy concerns
A pair of recently released polls show that the public in America and Germany are losing faith in Facebook's ability to safeguard their privacy.
Walmart says that store employees have embraced new robots
Walmart is expanding its fleet of robots to 50 new stores, but the company promises it won't cut any new jobs.
Reddit bans its DarkNetMarkets subreddit
Reddit has banned the subreddit R/DarknetMarkets as part of its efforts to crack down on illegal activity taking place on the site.
‘Black Panther’ breaks $600 million at domestic box office
Marvel's Black Panther has reached another milestone to become one of a handful of movies to earn more than $600 million at the domestic box office.
With Willow Village, Facebook moves from digital communities to real ones
Facebook is making the move from digital communities to real ones, as work begins on its own Willow Village.
Smashwords wants to Findaway to make it easier to create audiobooks
Audiobooks are one of the fastest growing segments of the publishing industry, but they can be expensive to produce. Smashwords and Findaway Voices wants to change that.
State Department and Coca-Cola to use blockchain in fight against forced labor
In order to fight unfair labor practices, Coca-Cola and the State Department are turning to blockchain to help provide a means of securely validating contracts.
Federal Trade Commission brings the hammer down on crypto ponzi schemes
The FTC has filed a complaint against a three defendants who were allegedly involved in a ponzi scheme making use of cryptocurrency
Conspiracy theories surface on YouTube Kids
YouTube Kids has had a rough few months and things don't seem to be slowing down. It has been reported that the family-friendly service has been playing host to conspiracy theories
Stephen Hawking’s last paper may lead to proof of a multiverse
Sadly, Stephen Hawking is no longer with us, but his legacy of discovery will live on. His final paper may even lead to proof of a multiverse
Match Group sues Bumble for alleged patent infringement
Bumble is in legal trouble with one of its biggest rivals. Match Group, which owns Tinder, is suing Bumble for alleged patent infringement
Facebook’s Express Wi-Fi offers internet service to developing countries
Facebook has launched its Express Wi-Fi app on the Google Play Store which aims to provide affordable internet access to people in developing countries.
In bid to compete with Amazon, Walmart files patents for farming drones
In an effort to increase the efficiency of its grocery supply chain, Walmart has filed patents for six new drones to aid farmers in managing their crops.