Big Tech Backlash - Page 196

Mark Zuckerberg announces major Facebook news feed changes ‘to improve your well-being’

January 12, 2018

Mark Zuckerberg announces major Facebook news feed changes ‘to improve your well-being’

Mark Zuckerberg announced on Thursday that he wants to take Facebook back to its roots by changing your news feed to prioritize friends and family over public content from businesses, brands, and media.

Twitter responds to Project Veritas allegation that it can share Trump's direct messages

January 11, 2018

Twitter responds to Project Veritas allegation that it can share Trump's direct messages

Twitter pushed back on a Project Veritas video in which one of its engineers claims that the tech giant is “more than happy” to help investigators probing connections between President Trump and Russia.

YouTube punishes Logan Paul for Japan ‘suicide forest’ video

January 11, 2018

YouTube punishes Logan Paul for Japan ‘suicide forest’ video

YouTube has punished Logan Paul for his controversial video showing an apparent suicide victim. The Google-owned company said it's removing his videos from a major ad revenue program and canceling his appearance in a web series.

US Senator demands Apple answer for iPhone battery controversy

January 10, 2018

US Senator demands Apple answer for iPhone battery controversy

U.S. Senator John Thune, R.-S.D., has requested more information from Apple and its CEO, Tim Cook, on the company's process for slowing down older iPhones.

Apple defends itself amid outcry over children's use of its smartphones

January 10, 2018

Apple defends itself amid outcry over children's use of its smartphones

Apple pushed back on Wednesday against claims that it hasn’t done enough to protect children from the negative effects of smartphones after a pair of prominent investors called on the tech company to do more.

Apple under fire in France for 'planned obsolescence,' could face big fines

January 9, 2018

Apple under fire in France for 'planned obsolescence,' could face big fines

For Apple, which has been plagued by lackluster demand for its $999 iPhone X, is now under fire in France for its alleged “planned obsolescence” with older iPhone models.

James Damore sues Google, claims tech giant discriminates against white conservative men

January 9, 2018

James Damore sues Google, claims tech giant discriminates against white conservative men

James Damore, the former Google employee who was fired for writing a memo criticizing the firm for pushing diversity, has filed a class action lawsuit against the tech giant.

LG showcases robots that could replace workers in hotels, airports and supermarkets

January 9, 2018

LG showcases robots that could replace workers in hotels, airports and supermarkets

Here come our new robot overlords.

Apple investors urge tech giant to help curb iPhone addiction among kids

January 8, 2018

Apple investors urge tech giant to help curb iPhone addiction among kids

Two of Apple’s biggest investors sent an open letter to the tech giant Saturday urging the company to take prompt action to curb what they see as a growing smartphone addiction among children.

Apple admits to major security flaws

January 5, 2018

Apple admits to major security flaws

Technology giant Apple has confirmed all iPhones, iPads, Mac computers, and even its Apple TV set-top box had been vulnerable to snooping by hackers as part of two widespread computer chip flaws revealed this week.