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Skype now supports 911 calls in the U.S.
Skype has updated its mobile, desktop, and web apps to allow emergency calling in the U.S. for the first time in its 18-year history.
YouTube is back after global service outage
YouTube is back after global service outage
YouTube says its service is up and running again after an outage that lasted several hours on Wednesday, November 11.
The next presidential debate on Zoom? It may yet happen
The next presidential debate on Zoom? It may yet happen
President Donald Trump's positive COVID-19 test has prompted one of his campaign advisers suggesting the next presidential debate could take place virtually.
Four former eBay employees to plead guilty in bizarre harassment case
Four former eBay employees to plead guilty in bizarre harassment case
Four former employees of eBay are expected to plead guilty for their alleged role in a bizarre harassment campaign that targeted critics of the company.
Apple One subscription brings all of Apple’s services together starting at $15 per month
Apple One subscription brings all of Apple’s services together starting at $15 per month
The Apple One Service bundles Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, more iCloud storage, and more services starting at $15 per month.
The best 2020 fantasy football rankings to help you draft your perfect team
The best 2020 fantasy football rankings to help you draft your perfect team
Currently planning your fantasy football lineup? Here are the latest expert rankings for the best fantasy football picks to help you draft your dream team.
FCC says it will cost more than $1.8 billion to replace Huawei, ZTE equipment
FCC says it will cost more than $1.8 billion to replace Huawei, ZTE equipment
U.S. telecom providers will need to spend more than $1.8 billion to replace the Huawei and ZTE equipment in their networks, according to an FCC report.
CenturyLink subscribers report widespread internet outages
CenturyLink subscribers report widespread internet outages
Thousands of CenturyLink subscribers reported problems with their internet service, in a service outage that has sprung up across the U.S. and parts of Europe.
Apple won’t force WordPress app to offer in-app purchases
Apple won’t force WordPress app to offer in-app purchases
Apple has backed down from its beef with WordPress, in which it tried to force a free app to allow in-app purchases of which it gets a 30% cut.
Apple becomes the first $2 trillion U.S. company
Apple becomes the first $2 trillion U.S. company
Apple is the first publicly traded company in the U.S. to reach a $2 trillion market cap.
Here’s how the Google logo has changed over the last 20 years
Here’s how the Google logo has changed over the last 20 years
Since the iconic search engine's launch, Google's logo has undergone all kinds of changes in order to reflect the times. Here's how it evolved over 20 years.
Google’s new Chrome add-on gives you a rundown of all the ads on a webpage
Google’s new Chrome add-on gives you a rundown of all the ads on a webpage
Google has launched a new add-on for its Chrome browser that offers you an insight into all the ads and third-party trackers present inside a webpage.
Google pledges not to use Fitbit data for ads to ward off EU antitrust probe
Google pledges not to use Fitbit data for ads to ward off EU antitrust probe
Google has reportedly pledged to not misuse the health data it acquired from Fitbit for ad targeting in an attempt to ward off an antitrust probe in Europe.
‘He murdered someone, but he’s cute’: TikTokers are writing prisoners to find love
‘He murdered someone, but he’s cute’: TikTokers are writing prisoners to find love
Since January, #writeaprisoner has swelled to over 60 million views on TikTok. While teens say they’re not in danger, some experts are wary of potential harm.
Apple’s iCloud went down for some users on Wednesday
Apple’s iCloud went down for some users on Wednesday
Apple said users were experiencing problems accessing iCloud on Wednesday. It is still unclear what caused the outage. A similar event happened last month.
Experts: Facial recognition will be everywhere, whether you like it or not
Experts: Facial recognition will be everywhere, whether you like it or not
Facial recognition could soon become as commonplace as public Wi-Fi and security cameras. But with the advance of technology comes major ethical questions.
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks out about racism, calls for change
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks out about racism, calls for change
Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke about racism and called to build a better future. Cook wrote that Apple would be donating to organizations fighting racial inequality.
ICANN rejects controversial handover of the .org registry to Ethos Capital
ICANN rejects controversial handover of the .org registry to Ethos Capital
ICANN is voting against the controversial handover of the .org domain to Ethos Capital, saying it would create "unacceptable uncertainty" for the registry.
Apple still managed to make billions in profit despite coronavirus
Apple still managed to make billions in profit despite coronavirus
Despite U.S. Apple stores being closed since mid-March, Apple reported $58.3 billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2020 -- a 1% increase from last year.
To take on Zoom, Google Meet goes free for everyone
To take on Zoom, Google Meet goes free for everyone
Google's video conferencing tool, Meet, is going free to take on Zoom. Anybody with a Gmail account will be able to use it to talk to up to 100 participants.
Need online lessons for your kid? This site lets them Skype with a scientist
Need online lessons for your kid? This site lets them Skype with a scientist
Skype a Scientists is a free service that connects teachers and families with experts in every scientific field, from astronomy to zoology, via a virtual call.
Amazon to hire another 75,000 workers in response to coronavirus
Amazon to hire another 75,000 workers in response to coronavirus
Amazon is taking on an additional 75,000 workers in the U.S. as part of measures to deal with growing customer demand during the coronavirus pandemic.
New Amazon grocery delivery customers placed on wait list due to high demand
New Amazon grocery delivery customers placed on wait list due to high demand
New customers signing up for grocery deliveries from Amazon through Amazon Fresh and Amazon Prime Now services will be placed on a wait list, starting today.
