Democrats ask Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to rework their suggestion algorithms
They say those platforms helped radicalize the people who attacked the US Capitol.
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President Biden appoints 'world-class' cybersecurity team in wake of hacks
Digital security is a higher priority for the new President.
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Podcast: Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra review
And we chat about Biden's virtual inauguration and Apple's rumored VR/AR headsets.
The Morning After: The Galaxy S21 reviews are in
We have our impressions of Samsung's flagship phones, plus Apple rumors for VR and the MacBook Air.
Apple's next MacBook Air could be even thinner and lighter
According to Bloomberg, it will have MagSafe charging, too.
Touchless tech mimics the ability to ‘press’ an elevator button
No need to touch dirty elevator buttons with this technology.
Tucows closes its once-popular software download site
The company said it was pulling employees away from more important work.
The View40 is Honor's first phone after splitting from Huawei
The headline feature is a bright 120Hz OLED display.
Google says it will disable Search in Australia if it's forced to pay for news
The company's spokesperson made the statement at a Senate hearing.
Intel's PC business is up 33 percent thanks to cheap notebooks
The company's overall revenue was $2.6 billion higher than expected.
Microsoft Edge will notify you if your passwords have been compromised
And it will do it while preventing anyone from seeing your credentials.
Instacart lays off 1,900 workers, including the 10 who formed a union
The decision comes as the company moves to new delivery models.
President Biden names Jessica Rosenworcel acting FCC chair
Rosenworcel is known for supporting net neutrality and increased broadband access.
Amazon can keep Parler's servers offline, judge rules
The ruling is another setback for the beleaguered social media company.
House oversight chair asks FBI to investigate Parler
Parler is facing questions about its role in the violence on Jan. 6, and its ties to Russia.