Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google is alerting some users of its Google Photos service that they’ve had their private videos sent to strangers by the search giant. Google’s Takeout service, that lets people download their data, was affected by a “technical issue” between November 21st and November 25th last year. It resulted
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Justice Department’s head of antitrust, Makan Delrahim, has recused himself from the department’s investigation into Google over a conflict of interest, The New York Times is reporting. The conflict of interest reportedly stems from Delrahim’s previous work as a lawyer, when in 2007 he was contracted to
Read MoreThe Poco X2 and its spec sheet | Poco Xiaomi spin-off brand Poco has launched its second phone, the Poco X2. It’s another attempt from the company to produce a high-performance, low-cost phone for the extremely competitive Indian market. Back in the summer of 2018, Xiaomi launched a new brand called Poco with the aim
Read MoreA motley group of powerful companies have their knives out for Section 230, which shields platforms from lawsuits over content posted by users. IBM, Marriott and Mickey Mouse Take On Tech’s Favorite Law Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSony’s PlayStation 4 sales were down 25 percent year on year this holiday season, with the company shipping 6.1 million units for a total of 108.9 million as of the end of 2019. It’s the lowest holiday quarter for the PS4 since its launch period in 2013. Third-quarter revenue at the PlayStation division was down
Read MorePhoto by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Several precincts in Iowa said that workers are having trouble using a new app to report caucus results. People were unable to download or log into the app, Bloomberg News reported earlier today. That meant caucus workers had to call in their results, delaying their reporting as the phone lines
Read MoreThe Iowa Democratic Party says it’s “not a hack or an intrusion.” Iowa caucus results delayed due to reporting 'inconsistencies' after switching to new tech system – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Pawn Star talks about buying Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s goggles and living off-grid. Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison has a wooden phone worth more than an iPhone – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMakan Delrahim, the Justice Department’s head of antitrust, removed himself from examining the search giant over a conflict of interest, people with knowledge of the situation said. Top Antitrust Official Is Said to Recuse Himself From Google Inquiry Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreGame company intends to give majority ownership of the site to its employees, BuzzFeeds News reports. Cards Against Humanity reportedly buys parody site ClickHole.com – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLG has made the Apple TV app available on a variety of its 2019 smart TVs as promised, according to a press release from the company. The app will be on TVs in more than 80 countries and gives users access to Apple’s new Apple TV+ video subscription service as well as the ability to
Read MoreThe loans would reportedly be offered through an existing loan platform. Amazon reportedly in talks with Goldman Sacks to offer loans to merchants – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe loans would reportedly be offered through an existing loan platform. Amazon reportedly in talks with Goldman Sachs to offer loans to merchants – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFrom busting up big tech to protecting consumer privacy, tech issues will likely take center stage on the campaign trail and in Washington. As Iowans vote, here are the biggest tech issues the candidates are talking about – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDemocratic Party officials say caucus chairs can call in results using a secure phone-based hotline in use for years. User-Error Problems With Mobile App for Iowa Caucuses Prompt Online Confusion Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge “We have no idea how much money Google makes from hardware,” Marketwatch wrote two years ago. That’s no longer entirely true — the company’s hardware division is a “multibillion-dollar” business, the company revealed during parent Alphabet’s Q4 earnings call (via 9to5Google). That suggests that hardware rakes in
Read MoreCommentary: Since the Rise of Skywalker update, Star Wars Battlefront 2 keeps growing. Star Wars Battlefront 2 gets BB-8: 7 things the game should get next – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Quibi Short-form video platform Quibi has released new teaser trailers on its YouTube channel that give a first look at some of the new shows coming to the mobile-focused streaming service. The trailers, as well as the company’s recent Super Bowl commercial, are part of Quibi’s efforts to try and convince people to subscribe
Read MoreChinese telecom giant calls action “unlawful and misguided.” Huawei reportedly asks FCC to drop national security risk label – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe money will go to breathing masks for people who live in areas where the air has become poisonous. Call of Duty Outback Relief Pack raises .6M to combat Australian bushfires – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDespite regulatory scrutiny and pressure from lawmakers, the industry’s wealthiest are continuing to grow at remarkable speeds for big companies. The Gap Between the Haves and Have-Nots of Tech Widens Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreCards Against Humanity has purchased parody website ClickHole from digital media company G/O Media in an all-cash deal with and will make it a majority-employee-owned company, BuzzFeed News reported today. Cards Against Humanity is allowing ClickHole to operate as an independent organization and giving it financial support, which essentially means that the makers of one
Read MorePhoto by Joshua Lott/Getty Images Monday’s Iowa Caucus results could be delayed after precinct chairs reported trouble accessing a new mobile app used for reporting their final results, according to Bloomberg. There are nearly 1,700 caucus sites, and the chairs of each precinct are able to use a brand new mobile app this year to
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge TikTok is testing a user profile redesign that’s remarkably similar to Instagram. The new profile shifts avatars and follow count to the left, and places more emphasis on user bios. The redesign was first spotted by New York Times reporter Taylor Lorenz. A TikTok spokesperson confirmed the company
Read MoreThe authorities hunt for people from Wuhan, the center of the outbreak, encouraging citizens to inform on others. Even those without symptoms are being ostracized. China, Desperate to Stop Coronavirus, Turns Neighbor Against Neighbor Source: NY Times Tech
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