Facebook and Instagram will let users turn off political ads ahead of 2020 election
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
Twitter testing prompt that asks people to read articles before retweeting them
The feature is being tested on Android "to help promote informed discussion," the company said.
The feature is being tested on Android "to help promote informed discussion," the company said.
Trump signs social media executive order that calls for removal of liability protections over 'censoring'
Flanked by Attorney General Bill Barr, President Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office on Thursday that interprets Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 (CDA) as not providing statutory liability protections for tech companies that engage in censorship and political conduct.
Flanked by Attorney General Bill Barr, President Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office on Thursday that interprets Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 (CDA) as not providing statutory liability protections for tech companies that engage in censorship and political conduct.
Google, Apple release coronavirus contact-tracing technology for apps
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Grand Circus Detroit offering discounted coding bootcamp for those laid off right now
Grand Circus is offering a Community Relief Scholarship that covers half of coding bootcamp tuition for students whose livelihood is threatened due to the recent outbreak.
Grand Circus is offering a Community Relief Scholarship that covers half of coding bootcamp tuition for students whose livelihood is threatened due to the recent outbreak.
Detroit tech company's intercoms saving many businesses during COVID-19
We talk with Huafone Technology about its touchless intercom system that's helping protect and save many businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We talk with Huafone Technology about its touchless intercom system that's helping protect and save many businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Robots are playing many roles in the coronavirus crisis – and offering lessons for future disasters
Across the world, robots are helping disinfect hospitals, transport test samples and watch for violations of stay-at-home restrictions.
Across the world, robots are helping disinfect hospitals, transport test samples and watch for violations of stay-at-home restrictions.
Austin couple gets married after making adjustments to follow coronavirus guidelines
Ben and Ashley Pedretti weren't going to let coronavirus COVID-19 restrictions keep them from walking down the aisle. It wasn't exactly the wedding they'd planned but Ashley's mom Karen May says the couple, and the family, wouldn't have changed a thing.
Ben and Ashley Pedretti weren't going to let coronavirus COVID-19 restrictions keep them from walking down the aisle. It wasn't exactly the wedding they'd planned but Ashley's mom Karen May says the couple, and the family, wouldn't have changed a thing.
BusyKid chore app teaches kids how to manage their own money
A new app teaches kids how to manage their own money by doing chores.
A new app teaches kids how to manage their own money by doing chores.
Apple temporarily shutting stores outside China to fight virus
Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral pandemic.
Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral pandemic.
Media companies to offer free internet to low-income families during coronavirus crisis
Comcast and Charter Communications will be offering free access to their respective internet networks for low-income families and others for a need to stay connected to information during this coronavirus crisis.
Comcast and Charter Communications will be offering free access to their respective internet networks for low-income families and others for a need to stay connected to information during this coronavirus crisis.
Code 313 STEM Academy helps kids bridge tech divide
The non- profit organization provides hands on educational training using cutting edge technology.
The non- profit organization provides hands on educational training using cutting edge technology.
Tito's Handmade Vodka does not want you to use it to make homemade hand sanitizer
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Apple to pay up to $500 million due to slowing down old iPhones
iPhone owners could get money from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones.
iPhone owners could get money from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones.
Larry Tesler, computer scientist who pioneered 'copy' and 'paste,' has died
"The inventor of cut/copy & paste, find & replace, and more was former Xerox researcher Larry Tesler. Your workday is easier thanks to his revolutionary ideas,” Xerox said in a tweet Wednesday.
"The inventor of cut/copy & paste, find & replace, and more was former Xerox researcher Larry Tesler. Your workday is easier thanks to his revolutionary ideas,” Xerox said in a tweet Wednesday.
Coder school opens in Plymouth bringing Silicon Valley kids program to Michigan
Computer coding schools line shopping plazas in California. Raj Patel and his wife bought into the franchise, bringing the first of its kind school to Michigan.
Computer coding schools line shopping plazas in California. Raj Patel and his wife bought into the franchise, bringing the first of its kind school to Michigan.
Facebook VP of Messenger Stan Chudnovsky discusses privacy, encryption
The massive project has already gotten pushback from regulators worried about Facebook's size and power. Government officials also worry about Facebook's plans to extend end-to-end encryption to Messenger.
The massive project has already gotten pushback from regulators worried about Facebook's size and power. Government officials also worry about Facebook's plans to extend end-to-end encryption to Messenger.
California couple who just adopted newborn girl showered with love on Southwest flight
A couple who adopted a newborn daughter in Colorado was heading back home to California and had an unforgettable experience on a Southwest Airlines flight.
A couple who adopted a newborn daughter in Colorado was heading back home to California and had an unforgettable experience on a Southwest Airlines flight.
How you can watch the Super Bowl
Here are some ways that you can watch the Super Bowl - whether you have cable or not.
Here are some ways that you can watch the Super Bowl - whether you have cable or not.
There's a new app for clearing your driveway of snow - think of it like Uber for your snowplowing
An app that is gaining popularity in Grand Rapids has migrated to southeast Michigan. Called Quik Plow, you can think of it like uber but for snowplowing.
An app that is gaining popularity in Grand Rapids has migrated to southeast Michigan. Called Quik Plow, you can think of it like uber but for snowplowing.