Google and Facebook say they will ban fake news sites from using their advertising networks as misinformation spreads online
Over the last week, two of the world's biggest internet companies have faced mounting criticism over how fake news on their sites may have influenced the presidential election's outcome.
Twitter rolls out a mute filter, muted conversations, and new “hateful conduct” reporting option to combat abuse
At a pivotal moment, the company is introducing a mute filter, muted conversation threads, and user report infrastructure in an effort to win back its platform from the trolls.
Apple releases $299 hardcover book “Designed by Apple in California” dedicated to the memory of Steve Jobs, chronicling 20 years of Apple design with 450 photos
A book like this takes courage — Running out of Christmas ideas for that diehard Apple fan in your life?
Sources: Apple exploring Google Glass-like AR digital glasses that connect wirelessly to iPhones, as company comes under pressure to deliver new products
Apple Inc. is weighing an expansion into digital glasses, a risky but potentially lucrative area of wearable computing, according to people familiar with the matter.
Sources: Facebook staffers form unofficial task force to review company's role in promoting fake news, challenge Zuckerberg's dismissal of concerns
The group is hoping to challenge the position by CEO Mark Zuckerberg that the platform has no responsibility to address the issue following the election of Donald Trump.
WhatsApp is rolling out free video calling on iOS, Android, and Windows phones to all users in the coming days
The popular messaging and voice app adds video call option, joining a crowded field. — FaceTime and Skype have a new rival in the video-chat market: WhatsApp.
Super Mario Run launches on iPhone and iPad on December 15, will be free to download but unlocking full game will cost $10; Android release info not announced
Cost $9.99, but there's a free option too — Nintendo's Mario makes his grand appearance on the iPhone and iPad …
Facebook disputes Gizmodo report: “We did not build and withhold any News Feed changes based on their potential impact on any one political party”
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The Internet Association, whose members include Google and Facebook, lists policy priorities like supporting encryption in open letter to President-elect Trump
Here's what 40 internet companies want Trump to do — The Internet Association, whose members include the likes of Amazon …
Secret backdoor in some Android phones in US sent the full contents of text messages, contact lists, call logs, and location information to China
WASHINGTON — For about $50, you can get a smartphone with a high-definition display, fast data service and, according to security contractors …
Skype for Web no longer requires an account when using chat, or making voice or video calls
Microsoft today announced a small but significant update to Skype for Web: Guest accounts. If you want to start a Skype conversation with someone quickly and don't want to sign up for an account, thi...
Elon Musk and Sam Altman's OpenAI partners with Microsoft, will use Azure for majority of its cloud computing needs
To build OpenAI—a new artificial intelligence lab that seeks to openly share its research with the world at large—Elon Musk and Sam Altman recruited several top researchers from inside Google and Face...
Tinder introduces non-binary gender terms for profiles, mainly aimed at transgender users, also provides option to keep gender private
Tinder's latest update aims to make transgender users feel more welcome on the dating app. The timing couldn't be better.
Dataminr provides FBI an alerting tool that searches Twitter's firehose data; Twitter revoked CIA's access to a similar service in May
The FBI has a new view into what's happening on Twitter. Last week, the bureau hired Dataminr, a Twitter-linked analytics firm, to provide an “advanced alerting tool” to over 200 users.
Google last month quietly acquired Undecidable Labs, a startup providing purchase research to online shoppers, hired founder Cathy Edwards to head Image Search
Undecidable Labs, a startup founded by a former Apple engineer, is now part of Google's search team. — Alex Webb
Didi Chuxing partners with Avis, will let Chinese tourists traveling abroad book cars from within the app, service should go live early 2017 in 175 countries
China's Didi Chuxing revealed last month that it has plans to expand into global markets, and today we got the first hint …
Sources: IDG, owner of PCWorld and IDC, is in talks to sell for more than $1B to a Chinese investor group headed by IDG of Greater China chairman Hugo Shong
International Data Group, a pioneer in technology publishing and owner of such venerable names as PCWorld and the market research firm IDC …
13" and 15" Touch Bar MacBook Pro review: nice designs, good battery life, great storage performance, but need for dongles is inconvenient
what's an upgrade cycle that gets everyone to the future? Too many years! https://twitter.com/...
Expedia-owned German hotel-booking site Trivago files for $400M IPO in US, reveals net loss of $57.8M on $425.6M revenue in the first nine months of 2016
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Cloud-based software testing service Sauce Labs raises $70M round from Centerview Capital Technology, IVP, and others, bringing its total investment to $101M
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67% of internet users live where criticism of the government, military, or ruling family is subject to censorship, as penalties for social media offenses worsen
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Amazon files its first-ever lawsuits against alleged sellers of counterfeit goods
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Airbnb says it will debut a host registration system in San Francisco similar to one slated for Chicago, as unfavorable rulings and rules appear imminent
Carolyn Said / San Francisco Chronicle :
Verizon expands its IoT strategy into “smart cities” by buying LQD WiFi, a maker of interactive hubs offering WiFi and locally-relevant info in public places
Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch :
Spark Capital announces its fifth venture fund, with $400M under management, and its second growth fund, which will manage $600M
Michael J. de la Merced / New York Times :
Microsoft launches Outlook Customer Manager, a lightweight CRM for helping Office 365 users track customer interactions and history
relationships made easy for small businesses Vlad Dudau / Neowin : Microsoft's Outlook Customer Manager lets you organize your clients and deals Collen Kriel / SiliconANGLE : How to get started with O...
Hulu acquires The Video Genome Project, will use its technology to personalize recommendations on its new streaming service launching in 2017
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GE agrees to buy ServiceMax, a cloud platform for field service technicians, for $915M to expand its digital operations and enhance equipment maintenance
Rick Clough / Bloomberg :
UK-based digital wealth management startup Nutmeg raises £30M led by Hong Kong's largest independent financial advisory firm, Convoy
Oscar Williams-Grut / Business Insider :
xAd raises $42.5M more, buys WeatherBug to boost location-specific marketing
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Facebook adds analytics support for Messenger bots, opens its developer program FbStart to bot developers
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Apple Pay now supports the ability to make donations to select non-profits, vetted with help of workplace charitable giving platform Benevity, starting in US
Sarah Perez / TechCrunch :
Amazon's Home Services adds 20 more metro regions to bring total to 50, a week after job openings for a new role at Amazon called “Home Assistant” were spotted
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