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February 9, 2020

Facebook settles in Illinois for $550M in rare privacy law

Facebook has agreed to settle a $550 million lawsuit brought on behalf of millions of Illinois users who claim the social network’s automated tagging feature powered by facial recognition technology violates their biometric privacy rights.  

January 31, 2020

Facebook hits back at Soros claim of 'special relationship' between Trump, Zuckerberg

Facebook on Friday renounced allegations by liberal billionaire George Soros that a "special relationship" exists between the social network and President Donald Trump.

January 27, 2020

Internet watchdog calls on Congress to revoke big tech protections to counter political bias

The Internet Accountability Project, a self-described conservative watchdog, called out Congress for failing to exercise oversight of big tech amid revelations of massive data hoarding, allegations of political bias, and personal privacy abuse. 

January 23, 2020

Amazon patent shows roving robots that could drop off items on sidewalks

Amazon is testing robots that can store packages and make multiple deliveries along their routes, according to a new patent filing.

January 21, 2020

Google CEO backs temporary ban on facial recognition

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai supports a temporary ban on facial recognition technology in the European Union.

January 20, 2020

Facebook apologizes after translating Chinese president's name as 'Mr S--thole'

That's certainly a poor choice of words.

January 16, 2020

Pelosi slams ‘shameful’ Facebook, accuses tech giant of misleading users

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted Facebook on Thursday, calling the tech giant "shameful" for misleading its users.

January 10, 2020

Google parent company's legal chief is leaving following misconduct allegations

David Drummond, the legal chief officer of Google's parent company Alphabet and one of its highest-paid executives, has stepped down following allegations about his conduct at the company.

December 20, 2019

Over 267M Facebook users had names, phone numbers leaked on dark web

More than 267 million names, phone numbers and user IDs of Facebook users were discovered on the dark web, cybersecurity researchers said Thursday.

December 13, 2019

Trump camp fumes over Google’s new political ads policy: ‘It is a removal of free speech’

Brad Parscale believes Google's change in policy is payback for President Trump’s victory.