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Tinder Founders, Execs File Suit Against IAC And Match Group

The founders of the dating app Tinder, along with current executives and some of its employees, filed a lawsuit Tuesday against IAC/ InterActiveCorp and its Match Group subsidiary for allegedly bilking them by manipulating financial information to create a lowball estimate of Tinder’s value.

Using Common Social Media Tactics To Subvert Us Elections

The latest efforts to disrupt the U.S. midterm elections through Facebook manipulation seem to be following a persuasion playbook refined by legitimate companies and organizations — but with a twist.

Facebook Takes Down 652 Accounts Linked To Russia, Iran

Facebook has identified and banned more accounts engaged in misleading political behavior ahead of the U.S. midterm elections in November. 

Can Tech Giants Work Together Against Their Common Enemies?

Facebook, Twitter and Google routinely squabble for users, engineers and advertising money. Yet it makes sense for these tech giants to work together on security threats, elections meddling and other common ills.

California Seeks To Be First State To Limit Plastic Straws

If you want a straw with your drink, you soon may have to ask for it at California restaurants.

Supercycle : iPhone Event Could Include Big Surprises

Supercycle : iPhone Event Could Include Big Surprises

Facebook Unveils Quest, Its New Virtual-Reality Headset ​​​​​​​

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is off to a slow start in his mission to bring virtual reality to the masses, so perhaps its appropriate his companys next VR headset will be called Quest.

iPhone Free, Walk Light, But Connected

Over the past several years, Apple engineers have been hard at work perfecting the iPhone. In many ways, the company has already achieved its mission, with the 2018 launch of the iPhone XS bringing the most advanced hardware of all time to consumer technology.

Amazon Jumps Out Ahead Of Its Rivals And Raises Wages To $15

Amazon, the business that upended the retailing industry and transformed the way we shop for just about everything, is jumping out ahead of the pack again, announcing a minimum wage of $15 an hour for its U.S. employees that could force other big companies to raise their pay.

New Zealand Leader Says No Final Decision On Using Huawei

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that no final decision has been made on whether Huawei equipment can be used in a planned network upgrade.

Apple's Fiscal 2Q Revenue, Profit Sag Amid iPhone Slump

Apple’s sales are still shrinking amid weakening iPhone demand, despite the company’s increasing emphasis on services designed to bring in a steady flow of money from the 1.4 billion of its devices still in use.

Autonomous Vehicles Could Soon Drive On, Empty, In Florida

Self-driving vehicles could be operated in Florida without a human on board under a bill going to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Don't Go! Surging Business Sales Make Staff Retention A Must ​​​​​​​

Offers of training and stock in their new employer weren’t enough to keep four out of his five staffers when Dennis Chow sold his information technology firm in 2016.

A Year In, Uber CEO Works To Rebuild Company's Reputation

Ever since he stepped into his role as CEO a year ago, Dara Khosrowshahi has had to deal with wave after wave of major scandals and bad press, much of which he inherited from his predecessor, Travis Kalanick.

The 10 Best Virtual Reality Experiences

How Channing Tatum learned to tap-dance (and sing, kind of) for the Coen brothers.

Poll: Getting Facts Right Key to Americans' Trust in Media

Actor Omar Sharif (1932-2015) will always be remembered for his roles in Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago.

China Requires Approval for Foreign Firms to Publish Online

Shreedutta Chidanada takes a look at limited overs cricket’s five best spinners since the start of 2015.

Drone-Mounted Handgun, Flamethrower Reignites Debate

Theres nothing like staring skywards for a stress-busting, atmospheric, out-of-this world experience. Try a trip that combines stargazing with adventure

Wildlife Secrets Revealed With Advanced Tracking Devices

When maintaining focus has nothing to do with your camera's AF system.

Melinda Gates Speaks On Smoothing The Shift To Digital Age

Instead of destroying jobs and leaving legions of people without work, the digital revolution can open doors to unseen opportunities and industries, but only if everyone has access to the internet and the ability to use it, Melinda Gates said in a recent interview.

Popularity: UPS & Downs Of A Tech Giant

As unthinkable as it may have been at one point, 2018 has seen chatter among observers both inside and outside the tech industry on the subject of whether Apple remains as exciting or as innovating a force as it once was.

Softbank CEO Decries Journalist's Death, Defends Saudi Fund

SoftBank Group Corp. Chief Executive Masayoshi Son denounced Monday the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but defended the Japanese technology giant’s investment fund, which includes Saudi money, as work that needs to be finished.

Chicago-Area Researchers Study Quantum Computing

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researchers and Chicago-area scientists are working to create a communications network that can withstand hacking.

How ‘Net Neutrality' Became A Hotbutton Issue

For a fundamentally nerdy subject, net neutrality is pushing a lot of political buttons.

Russia Tightens Control Of Anonymous Messenger Apps

Tightening its control over popular anonymous chat apps, the Russian government has approved regulations that would identify users by their cellphone numbers.

UK Intelligence Chief Outlines Threats, Urges More Diversity

Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service director used a rare public speech to outline threats facing Britain and the need for more diversity in secret agent ranks.

Amazon Is 2nd US Company To Reach $1 Trillion Market Value

Amazon on Tuesday became the second publicly traded company to reach $1 trillion in market value, hot on the heels of iPhone maker Apple.

Bring Me The Bleach: Investors Seek Stability As Stocks Fall

Goodbye iPhones and Facebook feed. Hello power plants and bleach.

Myths And Risks In App That Gives You Peek Into Older Self

Is a peek into the future worth your privacy in the present? That concern was pushed to the spotlight this week with the resurgence of a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to transform your current face into your younger and older selves.

Samsung Predicts 56% Drop In 2Q Profit On Weak Chip Market

Samsung Electronics Co. said its operating profit for the last quarter likely fell more than 56% from a year earlier amid a weak market for memory chips.