Technology

Samsung is not known for subtlety or finesse when it comes to their design aesthetic — but rather ostentatious excess. They have the tendency to emulate, yet enhance, the look and feel of market leaders in consumer categories ranging from smartphones to robot vacuum cleaners. The new Galaxy A9 sits very comfortably amidst that innovative […]

Apple plans to give away its original content for free. A CNBC report has revealed that the Silicon Valley company will make its original content available without costs to users of its devices. Citing people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named, the report said that Apple is preparing a new digital […]

Amazon has been recognized for their innovation, and a computer program designed to look over job applications for the company was supposed to be a new, helpful tool. According to Reuters, however, the tool didn’t end up being as fair as expected. The artificial intelligence tended to reject females from the top 5 applicants it […]

Snapchat is trying something new in order to appeal to users, CNN is reporting. The app, while overall successful with 188 million daily active users, is still struggling with losing out to other apps, such as Facebook and Instagram. Snapchat has experienced their first drop in daily use this past quarter, and this could be […]

Some have accused Google of phoning it in when it comes to the industrial design of their first-party products. This has been especially true for the Pixel smartphone line. Each Pixel has looked like a cross between the iPhone and the phones of whatever OEM that produced it. This year is no exception. The most […]

Another major Apple product that’s anticipated in the coming weeks has been revealed, thanks to the efforts of 9TO5Mac. The site uncovered accurate images, specs, and more for the iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, and Apple Watch Series 4. Today, they are citing sources familiar with the development of the eagerly awaited iPad […]

Google+ for consumers is shutting down forever — over the next 10 months. Although almost nobody uses the beleaguered social media platform these days, CNN Business reported that a previously undisclosed unspecified security breach led to the decision to do away with the service. Apparently, the company did not disclose a security breach, which affected […]

Facebook has made it more difficult for its users to cut off their engagement with the social networking site. The social media giant recently made a change on how long it will take to delete a Facebook account. It previously took 14 days to delete an account, but this has increased to 30 days. The […]

According to a recent Gizmodo article, the Wi-Fi Alliance has announced that Wi-Fi 6, the latest version of wifi technology, will be available sometime in 2019. There hasn’t been a meaningful upgrade in wifi technology since 2014, and the latest version promises some extreme improvements to modern wifi technology. The Wi-Fi 6 will feature an […]

Chinese hackers have managed to implant spying microchips in servers used by data centers of U.S. companies, including tech giants Apple and Amazon, Bloomberg Business reported on Thursday. Citing government and corporate sources, the publication said that the Chinese spy chips have been the subject of a top secret U.S. government investigation since 2015, and […]

It looks like the main issue with the iPhone XS is about to be solved with the iOS 12 beta update, according to reports from Gizmodo. Upon the official release of the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max at the end of September, owners of the expensive new device quickly realized that their iPhone would […]

As more sites across the web adopt artificial intelligence to interact with customers, a new bill signed into law last week in California aims to provide more disclosure to would-be human clients. Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill on Friday that will require automated accounts, more commonly called “bots,” to disclose to customers that […]

Just when you thought text-based games like Zork and Colossal Cave Adventure are obsolete, it turns out you were slightly wrong. Apparently, Google is still into old-school text adventures, and made one of their own hidden in the developer’s console. A Reddit user discovered Google’s conspicuous game in its source code that anyone can play, […]

California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation to restore net neutrality in the state late Sunday, Reuters reports. Previously approved by the state Assembly and Senate, despite protests from internet service providers and cable lobbyists, California’s net neutrality rules are thought to be the strictest in the United States, according to Ars Technica. “While the Trump […]

Sunday, September 30, is International Podcast Day. That’s what a website dedicated to the cause, internationalpodcastday.com claims. In 2013, podcast enthusiast and founder of the Modern Life Network Steve Lee created the day as a day to celebrate podcasts and all that they offer, says the website. If you’re not too familiar with podcasts, International […]

A Taiwanese hacker named Chang Chi-yuang announced that he was planning on livestreaming the biggest hack of all: deleting Mark Zuckerberg’s profile from Facebook. But after his intentions were announced, it seems that Chang has had a change of heart, and issued the following statement, according to the Verge. “I am canceling my live feed, […]

You might have heard about the Facebook security breach that affected anywhere from 50 million to 90 million users. Well, it turns out that it was worse than initially reported, according to Wired. While it was established that hackers could “see everything in a victim’s profile” and Facebook “automatically logged out 90 million Facebook users […]

A Google executive has confirmed the existence of a project code-named Dragonfly, reports of which surfaced last month, VentureBeat has reported. Project Dragonfly refers to Google’s rumored plan to launch a search engine in China that would block search terms and sensitive websites prohibited by the Chinese government. The project is speculated to be Google’s […]

Few things are more infuriating and annoying these days than the dozens of robocalls spoofing real phone numbers. Perhaps that’s why hearing that the FCC slapped a robocaller with a mega fine recently felt so great for so many people who have been on the receiving end of these calls. According to a Gizmodo report, […]

This is a day that could possibly go down in history, as Walmart is now requiring that all of their suppliers of vegetables use a blockchain tracking platform to help guard against contaminated product spreading rapidly. The idea is that by using the blockchain platform, record keeping will be easier, and the records of movements […]

In early September, Apple unveiled their newest smartphones, the iPhone XS and XS Max. With the devices hitting stores just a few days ago, the news has been rolling out on the performance and specs of Apple’s latest release. Apple‘s website advertises larger screens with cutting-technology displays, tougher and more resistant materials, and longer battery […]

A new paper published by Princeton University researchers has put forth some very disturbing ideas, detailed Gizmodo. One of the main theories is that Facebook tricked their users into thinking that two-factor authorization with a number was for security purposes only. The paper, titled “Investigating sources of PII used in Facebook’s targeted advertising,” aimed at […]

A former content moderator at Facebook has filed a class action lawsuit against the social media giant, saying that the company did not protect its employees from the mental trauma caused by the graphic images that they see online every day. The case of Scola v Facebook Inc and Pro Unlimited Inc was filed in […]

After the hype of the latest iPhone release, as reported by the Inquisitr two weeks ago, Apple’s latest trick has been to release a new update for its computer operating system. macOS Mojave launched on Monday, The Verge details. The new macOS update is not as dramatic as a new phone announcement, hence why it […]

Google, IBM, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and other key U.S. companies are set to attend a White House quantum computing meeting to be held on Monday, Reuters reports. A groundbreaking technology still in its infancy, quantum computing could have a major impact on transportation, healthcare, communications, weather forecasting, artificial intelligence, and other areas. Quantum computing […]

On September 12, Apple announced its 2018 product lineup, which included three new iPhones. The company unveiled two new OLED devices: the iPhone XS, with a 5.8-inch display, and the 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max. The prices of these phones will start at $999 and $1,099, respectively. Apple also showed off a cheaper iPhone with a […]

Twitter recently allowed a video ad in support of female genital mutilation, and users are outraged. And it’s no wonder. Female genital mutilation, known as FGM for short, is “recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women,” according to the World Health Organization. The practice is most often done on […]

It doesn’t seem like Facebook can catch a break. More users than ever are reportedly deleting the app, as the platform is arguably becoming something used by older folks. The biggest problem is that Facebook is no longer appealing to the younger crowd. And perhaps it’s this decline in interest that’s prompted Facebook to try […]

Google’s pretty good about keeping secrets under wraps, but it looks like a leaked memo about its Project Dragonfly is going to cause some problems. According to Mashable, the “creepy” project information was revealed after a Google engineer reportedly shared secret details with some other internal engineers about Dragonfly. However, once HR got wind of […]

While it’s already no secret that the user experience of engaging with the internet is vastly different in China than it is in many other nations of the world — with Bloomberg and other media outlets referring to the censored version of the internet in China as the “Great Firewall of China” — it appears […]

If you don’t want “presidential alerts” on your smartphone, you are probably out of luck — but there are a few things you can do to try to mitigate the effects of the system on your phone. As previously reported by the Inquisitr, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced plans last week to implement […]

Ever wish you could make your favorite plush toy from your childhood walk around, or give your daughter a wave? Many of us might like to see our old Cabbage Patch doll walk over and try to open the fridge or to set our kid’s teddy bear on the floor and watch it crawl toward […]

Google announced last year that it will stop scanning people’s Gmail emails for keywords that may be used to target ads at them. A Wall Street Journal report in early July, however, showed that the company still allows third-party services to access people’s Gmail accounts. The report prompted U.S. lawmakers to send Google a letter […]

One of Google’s former managers has accused the tech giant of “manipulating human nature,” reports The Daily Express. Tristan Harris worked with Google in Silicon Valley for four years. The experience obviously left a bad taste in his mouth because he is now turned on his former employer and is accusing them of dark deeds. […]

Although Twitter is a household name now, it was at one point just a part of Jack Dorsey’s imagination. Twitter revealed the first sketch ever of the platform by Dorsey on their page today, and captioned the photo “@jack’s very first drawing of us back in 2005. Love ya, Dad!” Fans reacted positively to the […]

Many people eagerly anticipate the debut of a new 5G network for mobile phones next year, but AT&T warns that in the short term, the move may not be great for consumers. In fact, according to a PC Magazine report, AT&T believes the move will bring back something that mobile phone buyers seriously dislike — […]

Apple’s event on September 12 revolved around two devices — the Apple Watch and the iPhone. Noticeably absent during the event were references to Apple’s iPad Pro tablets, as well as any mention of its MacBook laptops. Considering Apple’s history, however, it would not be very surprising to see the company hold another high-profile event […]

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey revealed on a recent podcast that he felt Twitter had become so liberal that conservative employees “don’t feel safe to express their opinions” within the company, according to Recode. “We have a lot of conservative-leaning folks in the company as well, and to be honest, they don’t feel safe to express […]

Google is killing Inbox by Gmail. The company announced on Wednesday that it will shut down the experimental email service at the end of March 2019. The news is not actually a surprise. There have long been speculations about the the uncertain future of the Inbox since Google launched the new Gmail earlier this year. […]

Today, Apple discontinued its iPhone X model, which was on the market for less than a year, while revealing the release of three new upgraded models of the phone. The Verge reports that two of the new phones, the XR and XS, are listed at $749 and $999, respectively. This makes the previous X model […]

Twenty-three years ago, Microsoft introduced Internet Explorer to the world, and began bundling it with its Windows 95 operating system as the default web browser. At the time, a browser called Netscape Navigator was the web standard, but Microsoft wanted a share of the browser market so badly that they actively inhibited use of Navigator […]

Shopping on eBay was just made easier as the e-commerce giant announced their brand new HeadGaze. eBay announced the technology with an official blog post on their website. The post goes into great detail on the features the new augmented reality software will offer up, including the ability to pair with the iPhone X camera […]

Last month, we learned that Facebook has a trustworthiness score for each user. The score is based on a person’s reputation, so if someone with a high score flags or reports “fake news” or other inappropriate items, the information is forwarded to an employee to review. On the other hand, if someone with a low […]

Engineers at John Hopkins University have developed what they call the “e-dermis.” It’s an electronic skin that fits over prosthetics, giving people the ability to feel sensations like pressure and pain, according to Science Daily. When used with a prosthetic, the e-dermis functions like regular skin via sensors that mimic nerve endings. These sensors then […]

Adware Doctor, one of the most popular paid apps in the App Store for Mac, is essentially a spyware that secretly violates user privacy. Patrick Wardle, a former NSA hacker and founder of Mac security company Objective-See, revealed that the app violated Apple’s App Store policy by copying users’ browser history without consent and sending […]

Apple confirmed on Wednesday that it acquired a Colorado-based startup that creates lenses for augmented reality glasses. While there’s a chance that the company’s acquisition of Akonia Holographics might hint at the eventual release of AR smart glasses a few years down the line, it also appears possible that the tech giant is planning to […]

As technology evolves, machines get smarter. However, we’re a long way from any sort of AI takeover. We’re still beating robots at Dota 2, so we’re obviously in no danger. While it sounds silly to judge an AI’s intelligence based on its skill at playing a video game, Dota 2 is only a part of […]

This year at London Fashion Week, people can expect to be wowed by all of the latest trends, including artificial intelligence. Thanks to a collaboration between OhmniLabs and Los Angeles designer Honee, robots will walk the catwalk there for the first time ever, detailed Fashion United. Designer Honee described the concept behind the collection, which […]

Facebook is trying out a new feature called “Things in Common” with a small batch of users, and it could be a game-changer if it’s rolled out to everyone. The feature shows up in the comments section of a post. So if you’re reading comments on someone’s post about a dog, your friends could be […]

Bank of America (BoA) has quietly been amassing a wealth of blockchain technology patents over the past several years, but it is their most recent filing that has analysts believing that the banking giant may be ready to go crypto in the near future. While no major banks in the U.S. have made any meaningful […]