WordPress claims Apple wants 30% of App Store profits even though its free
A founding developer for WordPress, an app that lets users create websites for free, said Apple is preventing the app from being updated in the App Store.
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.
See how Google Maps is using color to add even more detail
Google Maps is getting even better with the greater use of color to show additional details in natural features. Changes to urban maps are also incoming.
One of the world’s most famous hotels is targeted by scammers
Hackers recently breached the reservation system of London's iconic Ritz hotel to launch a phone scam that nabbed customers' credit card details.
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 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 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
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 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
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 spoke about racism and called to build a better future. Cook wrote that Apple would be donating to organizations fighting racial inequality.
Facebook employees are rebelling against Zuckerberg’s inaction over Trump
Facebook employees typically shy away from criticizing the company publicly, but this week tensions around the site's responsibilities reached boiling point.
Justice Department, several states planning antitrust lawsuit against Google
The Justice Department and a group of state attorney generals are leading the investigation, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The online cake recipe that’s proving a hit during lockdown
The BBC has revealed the most popular recipe on its Good Food website over the last month, and it's absolutely perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Etsy’s monthly sales doubled in April thanks mainly to one item
Etsy sellers pivoted to offering handmade face masks in response to demand created by the coronavirus pandemic, with no end of customers lining up to buy them.
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
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.
This A.I. meme generator has mastered the art of oddball internet humor
It sounds kind of silly to say, but memes are one of the things that make us human. So, of course, someone has built an A.I. that can create new ones.
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.
The founders of Instagram reunite to create a coronavirus tracker website
Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger have now reunited to launch a website for tracking the spread of coronavirus, officially called COVID-19.
Google blocking 18 million scam emails related to coronavirus daily
Cybercriminals are wasting little time in exploiting the coronavirus chaos, with Google every day blocking 18 million scam emails related to the virus.
YouTube DIY tool makes it easy for small businesses to create short ads
YouTube is increasing the availability of a handy online video builder that helps small businesses to make short ads in just a few clicks.
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 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 coronavirus dashboard offers astonishingly detailed data by county
Johns Hopkins University's new tracker shows county data for confirmed cases, recorded deaths, testing rate, fatality rate, hospital capacity, and more.
‘A staggering problem’: Working from home could lead to massive data leaks
Working from home is far less secure than companies think it is, especially when few companies had plans in place to move their workforces online, experts say.
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.
Google starts showing virtual doctor options in Search and Maps
Google Search and Maps are now highlighting virtual consultations as the COVID-19 pandemic prompts some medical facilities to discourage personal visits.
Instagram is finally letting you see your DMs on desktop
Instagram now allows you to read and send direct messages from your desktop. The much-requested feature had been in testing since January for select users.
If you’re missing the office, this ingenious site has you covered
If you've had to swap your regular office for a home office, you might be missing the place. In that case, try out this ingenious office-noise generator.
Psychologists say using emojis is more important than ever right now. Seriously
Emojis might seem frivolous, but a psychologist from the U.K.'s University of Chichester says there is a good reason for using them in work emails right now.
Coronavirus may bring a labor reckoning for Amazon
Pressure and scrutiny on Amazon's labor practices could lead to lasting change if workers seize the moment, experts and labor historians say.
Zoom boss admits missteps but insists improvements have been made
Video-conferencing software Zoom has been under fire for poor security and privacy. Its CEO has now admitted missteps but insisted improvements have been made.
Zoom turns on passwords, waiting rooms by default to plug privacy holes
Following a wave of backlash, Zoom will enable its more secure privacy features automatically.