Facebook Says Emergency Procedures In Place For Account Takedowns
Law enforcement can ask Facebook to disable a person’s account, but it’s unclear how many times the social network has complied.
Designers Like Calvin Klein Are Taking Apple’s Side In Its Samsung Fight
111 professionals in the design world, including Calvin Klein and Alexander Wang, are supporting Apple in its $548 million Supreme Court case against Samsung.
Smartphones Are Key To Banking In The Developing World
Only 50% of women in the developing world have a bank account. But smartphones are helping to close this economic gender gap.
Like The Rest Of Silicon Valley, Apple Is Getting More Diverse — Slowly
"We are absolutely accountable to making sure that we are as richly represented as we can be."
The DNC Leak Shows How Vulnerable This Election Is To Hacking
Campaigns, political parties, and voting systems don't have any overarching standards for their security practices — leaving the US electoral process vulnerable to manipulation.
Apple CEO Tim Cook To Host Hillary Clinton Fundraiser
Apple, like much of Silicon Valley, wants to be seen as an ally to both parties.
Congressional Leaders Call On Obama To Declassify And Release DNC Hack Info
"Given the grave nature of this breach ..., we believe a heightened measure of transparency is warranted."
FTC: Most Americans Don’t Know How Much Companies Track And Sell Their Data
As Americans face ubiquitous data collection with too little transparency or control, Edith Ramirez, the head of the Federal Trade Commission, wants a comprehensive privacy law.
After Apple VS. FBI, GOP Evades Encryption Question
"This issue is too important to be left to the courts."
Trump May Be Dividing Americans, But He United Part of Silicon Valley
For a powerful sub-set of the tech world, Trump's candidacy is a threat to innovation, and a rallying cry.
Tech Bigwigs: “Trump Would Be A Disaster For Innovation"
145 executives, engineers, researchers, and investors, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, Vint "father of the internet" Cerf, and CEOs of Slack, Box, Yelp, and Tumblr say "Trump would be a disaster for innovation."
Google Just Got Hit With More Antitrust Charges In Europe
The European Union's latest allegations against the tech giant target the company's advertising deals with websites.
Congress Wants To Criminalize Revenge Porn
Rep. Jackie Speier will introduce a long-awaited federal bill that would outlaw the spread of non-consensual pornography on the internet.
Elizabeth Warren Calls For Airbnb Inquiry
Do short term rentals strip communities of affordable housing? U.S. Lawmakers want the Federal Trade Commission to find out.
The Deal That Lets U.S. Tech Companies Handle EU Data Might Not Last
Companies like Google and Facebook will soon be able to sign up for a new data transfer agreement with the European Union, but privacy watchdogs put the future of the deal in doubt.
You’ll Have To Turn On Encryption To Protect Your Facebook Messages
"Secret conversations," Facebook's new messaging feature, offers end-to-end encryption — but not by default.
Soon You Can Netflix And Chill With Cable
You’ll soon be able to Netflix and chill through your cable box — but you’ll still need to buy a streaming subscription.
Airbnb Sues San Francisco Over Rental Rules
In the latest clash between the home sharing giant and city officials, the startup claims new rules requiring hosts to register with the city are unworkable.
Apple, Amazon, And Google Are Silent On Brexit Vote
Thousands of trade and data privacy agreements will have to be renegotiated, setting the stage for a prolonged period of unpredictability in Europe.
FAA Approves Commercial Drone Operations For The First Time
In August, drone businesses will no longer need to obtain a manned-aircraft pilot's license to operate, setting the stage for a massive expansion of the drone industry.