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.
Keyboard warriors: How the internet can be a lifeline for disabled activists
Keyboard warriors: How the internet can be a lifeline for disabled activists
While it's sometimes labeled as lazy or ineffective, online activism is a crucial accompaniment to physical protest -- especially for those with disabilities.
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.
What to expect from the IFA 2020 Technology Show
What to expect from the IFA 2020 Technology Show
The IFA 2020 show is still scheduled to be held in Berlin, though it will be different than years' past as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
YouTube reveals why it’s been removing far more videos than usual
YouTube reveals why it’s been removing far more videos than usual
YouTube relied more on technology to remove 11 million videos in the last three months, as the coronavirus pandemic meant fewer human reviewers.
The best hurricane trackers for two severe storms now approaching Gulf Coast
The best hurricane trackers for two severe storms now approaching Gulf Coast
Whether you're in a storm zone or simply fascinated by extreme weather events, these online resources offer up-to-date information on incoming hurricanes.
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.
WordPress claims Apple wants 30% of App Store profits even though its free
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.
Privacy is dead, but it may not matter as much as we think
Privacy is dead, but it may not matter as much as we think
Digital Trends interviewed Firmin DeBrabander about his new book, Life after Privacy: Reclaiming Democracy in a Surveillance Society.
Meet the startup founder who combats climate change by canceling cow burps
Meet the startup founder who combats climate change by canceling cow burps
Cows release methane into the atmosphere during their normal digestion. Adding seaweed to their food could help, says Symbrosia's Alexia Akbay.
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.
See how Google Maps is using color to add even more detail
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
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.
Nerve-zapping earbuds could boost your ability to learn languages
Nerve-zapping earbuds could boost your ability to learn languages
Vagus nerve-stimulating earbuds could help wearers learn languages more effectively. Here's the experiment that's got researchers excited.
Facebook’s new privacy tool convinced me to delete my account
Facebook’s new privacy tool convinced me to delete my account
You already know Facebook tracks you but this tool will make you worry about your privacy like never before. Here's why it convinced me to delete my account.
The best productivity apps for Android and iOS
The best productivity apps for Android and iOS
If you're trying to get a team on the same page, then you need a way to collaborate. These are the apps that will take your productivity to the next level.
Facebook’s new A.I. takes image recognition to a whole new level
Facebook’s new A.I. takes image recognition to a whole new level
Facebook is using cutting-edge artificial intelligence to extract valuable data from images. The company showed Digital Trends some of its ongoing work.
How to fight information overload, but still stay informed
How to fight information overload, but still stay informed
The internet can feel overwhelming especially with what's happening in the world. Here's to cut back without missing out on anything.
As coronavirus cases rise, a Miami mom struggles to keep up with distance learning
As coronavirus cases rise, a Miami mom struggles to keep up with distance learning
Norma Schwartz hasn't told her kids they aren't going back to the classroom this fall as their school district plans to continue with distance learning.
Texas teacher plans to be ‘overly cautious’ as schools reopen
Texas teacher plans to be ‘overly cautious’ as schools reopen
Juliana Davila, a Spanish teacher located in Texas, plans to be 'overly cautious' as students return to school during the coronavirus pandemic.
Liftoff to splashdown: SpaceX’s historic Crew Dragon mission in pictures
Liftoff to splashdown: SpaceX’s historic Crew Dragon mission in pictures
SpaceX’s trailblazing Demo-2 mission wrapped up on August 2 when the Crew Dragon capsule carrying two NASA astronauts splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico.
Trump’s TikTok meddling means we’ll never be able to escape Big Tech
Trump’s TikTok meddling means we’ll never be able to escape Big Tech
President Donald Trump has neutralized two of the biggest rivals to Big Tech. With practically no competition, can we ever escape tech giants?
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.
How ‘The Last Stargazers’ are changing astronomy
How ‘The Last Stargazers’ are changing astronomy
Dr. Emily Levesque is an astronomer who looks for dying stars. In her new book, The Last Stargazers, she explores how technology is changing astronomy.
Building Proteus, the largest undersea observatory ever
Building Proteus, the largest undersea observatory ever
Proteus is an enormous underwater habitat that aims to be an International Space Station for the ocean. Here's what you need to know.
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.
Meet Ingenuity: The high-tech helicopter designed to fly on Mars
Meet Ingenuity: The high-tech helicopter designed to fly on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover isn't the only Martian exploration bot headed to Mars this week. Say hello to its flying friend, Ingenuity.
Bezos had few answers for Congress — and it won’t matter
Bezos had few answers for Congress — and it won’t matter
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos faced pointed questions about the tech giant's business practices — and had few, if any, answers.
The office is a relic of pre-internet times. We don’t need it anymore
The office is a relic of pre-internet times. We don’t need it anymore
This working generation has proven that the office can take its place next to the rotary phone in the annals of history. It’s time to move past it
What is Vudu? Here’s everything you need to know
What is Vudu? Here’s everything you need to know
Looking for a video streaming platform that's not iTunes? Vudu is a great alternative, but what is it exactly? We explain what it does and where it streams.
These are the delivery robots that will soon invade your city’s sidewalks
These are the delivery robots that will soon invade your city’s sidewalks
Delivery robots are coming to a sidewalk near you — if they're not there already. Here are six of the companies building these next-generation delivery bots.
Confessions of an online anti-racist vigilante
Confessions of an online anti-racist vigilante
An online activist shares her experiences rooting out racism online -- and getting people fired for it.
How the next generation of space telescopes will hunt for habitable exoplanets
How the next generation of space telescopes will hunt for habitable exoplanets
Modern astronomers have already made great progress in finding exoplanets, but in the next few years, that progress is poised to accelerate.
Election 2020: The presidential candidate’s views on tech
Election 2020: The presidential candidate’s views on tech
Tech issues loom large over the 2020 election. We've broken down the issues, examining Trump and Biden's views on them.