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Apple reportedly also interested in acquiring T...
The Axios report is the latest speculation about takeover interest in the virally popular social media app.
1 min
1727
EU Competition Commission officially opens inve...
The commission is concerned the search giant will use user health data for targeted ads.
2 min
1728
Basic cybersecurity practices to protect yourse...
How to spot red flags in an email and over the phone to avoid falling for a hacking scheme.
7 min
1729
SpaceX Starship prototype suffers another setback
The engine of the SN5 test model failed to ignite Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
1 min
1730
The 3 best places in your house for your Amazon...
Here's why putting your Amazon Echo in either your living room, kitchen, or bedroom will help you make the most of your smart speaker.
2 min
1731
Scientists inspired by Star Wars build electron...
Inspired by Luke Skywalker's prosthetic hand, a team of scientists in Singapore brings touch to artificial skin.
2 min
1732
Microsoft continues TikTok purchase discussions...
A potential purchase of the social video app would involve an overhaul of security, privacy, and digital safety protections.
2 min
1733
Tesla Cybertruck has 'at least 200,000' reserva...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk made the comment during an interview on Sunday, a surprisingly low figure given the futuristic vehicle's popular reveal.
1 min
1734
Lyft partners with Mission Ready Solutions to p...
The ride-hailing company kept his partnership with the Canadian military defense contractor under wraps.
2 min
1735
Deep valleys on Mars formed underneath glaciers...
Researchers theorize the red planet was partially frozen about 4 billion years ago.
3 min
1736
After months of delay, Google finally launches ...
Google's newest entry into the midtier phone market is just $350.
5 min
1737
SpaceX splashdown goes ahead without a hitch
The historic Crew Dragon Demo-2 mission makes a clean water landing in the Gulf of Mexico and the crew exits the capsule.
2 min
1738
Fauci says to wear goggles, face shields if you...
The expert on infectious diseases suggests wearing shields could protect against coronavirus.
1 min
1739
Delta now automatically blocking adjacent plan...
The social distancing measure will least until at least the end of September.
1 min
1740
Huawei overtakes Samsung as the world's No. 1 p...
Samsung and Apple held the top spot for years, but Canalys notes that the coronavirus pandemic gave the Chinese company the edge.
1 min
1741
US House unanimously passes 'Sami's Law' named ...
Under the law, Uber and Lyft would have to adhere to new safety guidelines.
2 min
1742
SpaceX prepares for a Starship prototype 'hop'
It's been a struggle to get the SN series of prototypes off the ground, but Musk is optimistic that it will fly soon.
1 min
1743
New Hampshire passes 'Jetsons Bill' that approv...
No flying car is in production yet, but the New England state says it's ok to drive them over public roads.
2 min
1744
Trump Administration weighs TikTok ban, citing ...
But cybersecurity experts say Trump's call to ban the popular Chinese social media app is more about politics.
8 min
1745
Key takeaways from Wednesday's hearing on antit...
Congress is concerned about the power Apple, Facebook, Google, and Amazon wield. But is bipartisan legislation actually possible?
5 min
1746
NASA's Perseverance rover has begun its 7-month...
NASA's Perseverance rover has begun its 7-month journey to the red planet.
3 min
1747
The EU will reportedly investigate Google's Fit...
Google bought Fitbit in November for $2.1 billion, but now the EU could be taking a closer look.
2 min
1748
Honda taps white collar workforce to supplement...
Production workers at the vehicles plant in Marysville, Ohio continue to call in sick, leaving a gap to fill orders.
1 min
1749
Google partners with US Black Chambers for new ...
US merchants with a verified Google Business Profile can now add a Black-owned business attribute to their profile, viewable on Google Search and Maps.
1 min
1750
In a tweet, Trump proposes postponing the elect...
The president claimed that if the election took place as scheduled, there would be massive voter fraud. He can't legally change the date.
1 min