Audi has issued a recall order for almost 600,000 vehicles, with two reasons cited for the action. Audi has issued a recall order for almost 600,000 vehicles, with two reasons cited for the... >>>
Several technology companies plan to send a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday urging his administration to follow through on proposed changes to a travel ban on seven mainly Muslim nations, sources familiar with the letter said Sunday. Several technology companies plan to send a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday... >>>
Google used the Super Bowl to plug its Google Home connectivity service, but the TV commercial apparently confused the systems in homes of those who already have it. For them, Google Home went whacko. Google used the Super Bowl to plug its Google Home connectivity service, but the TV commercial apparently confused the systems in homes of those... >>>
First announced four years ago as “Boot to Gecko,” Firefox OS was an interesting concept. Partially based on Android, it was an open-source operating system entirely powered by web technologies. All of the apps, the interface, the home screen, and many parts of the system were written in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Sound familiar? First... >>>
Adblocking usage in the US, at 18% of internet users, is significantly higher than the global average of 11%, according to a new report, which says usage is driven by specific problems with the delivery of online advertising and is not a rejection of digital advertising itself. Adblocking usage in the US, at 18% of... >>>
In late 2016, the Wall Street Journal reported that Snap, the camera and messaging startup preparing for an IPO, was planning a message for potential investors: We’re the next Facebook, not the next Twitter. In late 2016, the Wall Street Journal reported that Snap, the camera and messaging startup preparing for an IPO, was planning... >>>
CBS Corp. has unveiled plans to merge its radio division with Philadelphia-based Entercom Communications, creating a broadcast platform with 244 stations and national reach across major markets. CBS Corp. has unveiled plans to merge its radio division with Philadelphia-based Entercom Communications, creating a broadcast platform with 244 stations and national reach across major... >>>
When you consider the fact that Nintendo and its mustachioed mascot are household names, it’s a bit strange to realize the company has never run an advertisement during the Super Bowl. That’s about to change. A new video on the company’s YouTube channel touts itself as the extended cut of the company’s first-ever Super Bowl... >>>
Apple is considering legal action to pressure the Trump administration into rescinding its executive order on immigration, Tim Cook told The Wall Street Journal in a new interview. The news comes days after Microsoft, Amazon and other companies pledged declarations of support for Washington state’s legal fight against the executive order. Apple is considering legal... >>>
“We’re focusing more on shorter form content to start” Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on today’s Q4 earnings call, where he was repeatedly questioned about Facebook’s video strategy. One thing’s clear, Facebook will invest heavily. “I see video as a mega trend,” said Zuckerberg. “We’re focusing more on shorter form content to start” Facebook CEO... >>>
Sony Corp. cut its full-year profit forecast a second time after posting quarterly earnings that missed estimates on a writedown at its struggling movie division. Sony Corp. cut its full-year profit forecast a second time after posting quarterly earnings that missed estimates on a writedown at its struggling movie... >>>
The leadership of the IAB has spoken out strongly on the issue of fake news, describing it as a “moral failure” that the industry has a responsibility to address. The leadership of the IAB has spoken out strongly on the issue of fake news, describing it as a “moral failure” that the industry has a... >>>
Facebook is building an app for television and is asking publishers to create exclusive, TV-like shows for it, according to a new report. The Wall Street Journal reports that Facebook has been building the app, which would be available for boxes such as Apple TV. It is also talking to media companies about licensing TV-quality... >>>
Amazon.com Inc plans to invest $1.49 billion to build a large air cargo hub in northern Kentucky, state officials said on Tuesday, stoking expectations it may one day opt to directly compete with FedEx Corp and United Parcel Service Inc. Amazon.com Inc plans to invest $1.49 billion to build a large air cargo hub in... >>>
Exxon Mobil beat earnings forecasts on Tuesday as revenues increased, though the company took a $2 billion impairment charge, mostly due to lowering the value of some of its U.S. gas assets. Exxon Mobil beat earnings forecasts on Tuesday as revenues increased, though the company took a $2 billion impairment charge, mostly due to lowering... >>>
President Trump’s latest pronouncement, on restricting US entry to people from certain Muslim countries, has brought a swift reaction from several high-profile brands and left some countries eyeing up potential new tourism opportunities. President Trump’s latest pronouncement, on restricting US entry to people from certain Muslim countries, has brought a swift reaction from several high-profile... >>>
Currently, hackers with access to your email could use it to recover passwords from most of your other accounts. This tool aims to stop that. Currently, hackers with access to your email could use it to recover passwords from most of your other accounts. This tool aims to stop... >>>
Light on big new features, the Android 7.1.2 update is incremental and is due in the next few months. In the meantime, Google is letting you test it out. Light on big new features, the Android 7.1.2 update is incremental and is due in the next few months. In the meantime, Google is letting you... >>>