In a report led by Democrats, lawmakers said Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook needed to be checked and recommended they be restructured and that antitrust laws be reformed. House Lawmakers Condemn Big Tech’s ‘Monopoly Power’ and Urge Their Breakups Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreLawmakers said they found multiple problems with each of the four giant tech companies. 12 Accusations in the Damning House Report on Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreTen years after Oracle first sued Google over the code in the Android platform, the two tech giants are finally facing off in the Supreme Court. Since then, there have been three trials and two appeals. Billions of dollars are at stake; many millions have been likely spent on a parade of seasoned litigators, expert
Read MoreJames Bond may have been the last straw for Regal and Cineworld, but analysts I spoke to agree: the only thing that will truly save movie theaters in the United States is a COVID-19 vaccine. On Thursday, Regal Cinemas — the second-largest theater chain in the US with 536 theaters and 7,076 screens — will
Read MoreA recent report from Every Learner Everywhere and Tyton Partners recommended five key actions institutions can take to ensure they are delivering high-quality digital learning experiences for all students. Report: 5 Ways to Deliver High-Quality, Equitable Digital Learning Experiences Source: Campus Technology
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Facebook has banned all forms of content related to the radical fringe conspiracy group QAnon with the exception of posts from individual profiles, marking the company’s most dramatic escalation in the fight against misinformation and what Facebook is calling “militarized social movements.” The company announced the change
Read MoreThe Arlo Pro 4 mounted outdoors. | Arlo Arlo has announced two new security cameras: the Pro 4 Wire-Free Spotlight Camera and the Ultra 2 Wire-Free Spotlight Camera System. You can preorder both cameras now; the Pro 4 starts at $199.99 and the Ultra 2 starts at $299.99. Both cameras are wire-free. That makes them
Read MoreNvidia has developed a new GPU-accelerated AI video conferencing platform to improve the quality of video calls. Nvidia might finally have made video conferencing OK Source: Tech Radar Software
Read More{$inline_image} Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube has changed the way it tests new features: it’s now allowing its Premium subscribers access to experimental products in the development pipeline, according to XDA-Developers. Previously, those features were tested by Google users picked at random to beta test. Currently, the new features available for Premium
Read MoreThe company said an earlier effort to curb the conspiracy movement’s growth didn’t properly address its increasing popularity. Facebook Amps Up Its Crackdown on QAnon Source: NY Times Tech
Read More{$inline_image}In a report led by Democrats, lawmakers said Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook needed to be checked and recommended reforming antitrust laws. House Lawmakers Condemn Big Tech’s ‘Monopoly Power’ Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe department suggests the tech giant may be participating in “unlawful discrimination on the basis of race.” US Labor Department is examining Microsoft's initiative to hire more Black employees – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWith four iPhone models expected, prices may range from $649 to $1,100 How much will the iPhone 12 cost? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe vice presidential hopeful and former prosecutor has ties to Silicon Valley, but that doesn’t mean she’ll go easy on it. Kamala Harris walks a fine line with tech industry as VP debate nears – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA US House of Representatives subcommittee issued a mammoth report urging curbs to the structure of Google, Amazon and other giant tech firms. US House subcommittee proposes imposing structural requirements on Google, Amazon, and others over anti-trust concerns Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe report says the tech giants “run the marketplace while also competing in it.” Congress says Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple abused monopoly power – CNET Source: CNet
Read More“We fear for their future,” movie industry groups say in open letter to Congress. Movie theaters 'may not survive' coronavirus, say Clint Eastwood and other filmmakers – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCamila Morales-Navas conducts final preparations on the Electrochemical Ammonia Removal system prior to parabolic flight testing. Overcoming Hurricanes and Earthquakes to Get an Experiment to the Space Station Source: NASA
Read MoreAnticipating ugly months to come, Americans are dating with an intention that some experts say that they haven’t seen before. Seeking a Partner for the End of the World Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreNordVPN’s Finnish data center gets the upgrade first. NordVPN unleashes colocated servers for greater security Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreTen standout rumors we’ve heard about the upcoming iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max and perhaps even the iPhone 12 Mini. iPhone 12 rumors: Launch date is October 13 at next Apple event – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAfter multiple postponements, the latest batch of broadband satellites is finally on its way to orbit. SpaceX launches 60 more Starlink satellites, breaks 'Scrubtober' delay streak – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Eero is moving beyond consumers and partnering with internet service providers. The Amazon-owned router company has announced Eero for Service Providers, an offering that includes hardware and software tools for ISPs. It will be available in the US and Canada starting in November, with more features coming
Read MoreThe iPhone maker’s biggest event of the year shifts online as the coronavirus rages across the globe. iPhone 12 launch date: Apple's virtual event for its expected 5G smartphone is Oct. 13 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe voter registration website for the crucial swing state was down for seven hours and was hit with 1.1 million requests an hour. Florida investigating voter registration site outage, extends deadline – CNET Source: CNet
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