AMC Theatres says it may go out of business
AMC Theatres said its 1,000 locations across the globe might go out of business due to the significant impact of revenue loss from the coronavirus pandemic.
Tech advocates say Trump’s executive order could ruin the internet
If President Trump's executive order on removing Section 230 were to be enforced, we would have a very different version of social media as we know it today.
HBO Max wades into the streaming wars on May 27
The HBO Max streaming service will reportedly have 10,000 hours of content at launch. Expect to find favorites like Friends, South Park, Doctor Who, and more.
Star Wars: The High Republic series delayed
Star Wars: The High Republic, the highly anticipated new series of adult and young adult novels, comic books, and multimedia projects, will debut early in 2021.
Amazon has reportedly set a new date for Prime Day
Amazon will reportedly change its popular Prime Day from July to September, allowing for a wider variety of products to ship without their current delays.
Facebook’s Shops give small businesses an Etsy-like place to sell goods online
Facebook Shops would look and feel like a Facebook page where business owners can easily list their items and where customers can make a direct purchase.
Here’s how Google Chrome is about to get more secure
Google Chrome updates include making it easier to manage cookies, a new tool that tells you if any of your saved passwords have been compromised, and more.
SpaceX forced to delay its eighth Starlink launch until Tuesday
SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket with another batch of 60 internet-supporting Starlink satellites this weekend on Sunday, May 17 at 12:53 a.m. Pacific Time.
Google Chrome will start blocking most battery-draining ads automatically
Google Chrome will begin to automatically block those annoying, resource-heavy ads that can drain battery life starting at the end of August.
Facebook will reportedly pay $52 million to employees who suffered PTSD
Facebook has reportedly reached a settlement to pay out to 11, 250 employees that have developed PTSD as a result of their jobs as content moderators.
Alamo Drafthouse offers on-demand service for a stay-at-home world
The Alamo On Demand platform is available on its website. You can rent, and in some cases buy, a variety of new releases, eclectic films, and classic favorites.
New York Attorney General and Zoom reach agreement on privacy concerns
Zoom implemented a 90-day plan on April 1 to enhance its platform’s safety and security policies as a response to Attorney General Letitia James' concerns.
Senior Amazon engineer pushes back against ‘chickenshit’ comments
Senior Amazon engineer Brad Porter called former employee Tim Bray's comments “simply wrong" and "deeply offensive to the core" in a post on LinkedIn this week.
Here’s what Facebook’s new Oversight Board looks like
The 20 initial members include a former prime minister, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a former editor-in-chief, professors at top universities, and more.
California sues Uber, Lyft to force them to make drivers employees
Uber and Lyft allegedly violated California's new Assembly Bill 5 law that makes app-based companies identify contractors as regular employees of the company.
Apple’s virtual Worldwide Developers Conference will kick off on June 22
Apple's annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC), which allows developers early access to future updates, will take place online starting on June 22.
Elon Musk rips coronavirus lockdowns, tweeting ‘FREE AMERICA NOW’
Musk also praised a few articles that talked about the reopening of America, including how many Texas businesses plan to open back up again on Friday.
Apple and Google betas give first look at contact-tracing API
Google and Apple's contact-tracing API beta allows app developers to work with health officials to build the final location-tracking apps for people to use.
Ford’s plan for Rivian-powered, electric Lincoln SUV canceled due to coronavirus
Ford’s plan for an all-electric Rivian-powered Lincoln SUV has reportedly been canceled over the coronavirus, though the companies will still work together.
Hulu was down for iOS, Apple device users Tuesday
People with an Apple device trying to access Hulu's iOS app were experiencing issues with video streaming and logging into their account on Tuesday morning.
Sen. Josh Hawley calls for criminal antitrust investigation into Amazon
While it's first time Amazon has been singled out on its own, it’s not the first time the retail giant has been involved in antitrust talk from the government.
Trump says Silicon Valley execs will join ‘Opening the Country’ council
The Opening the Country Council's tech group will include Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Apple's Tim Cook, Google's Sundar Pichai, and Microsoft's Satya Nadella.
Snapchat goes down: Here’s the latest on the outage
If Snapchat isn’t working for you right now, you aren’t the only one: The popular app is down. Many people are having trouble sending and receiving snaps.
Legendary meme site YTMND is back online to distract us all
“You’re the Man Now, Dog!,” the internet’s most nostalgic meme website, is back up to entertain us all in these trying times with both new and old content.
Everything you need to know about the new Fitbit Charge 4
There's a slew of new features in the Fitbit Charge 4 that people have been asking for, as well as the usual features that you have come to know and love.
How to watch the Democratic debate between Biden and Sanders if you missed it
The 11th Democratic debate took place on Sunday, March 15, in Washington, D.C. If you missed it, here's how to watch it in its entirety.
Yelp condemns Google’s practices in senate antitrust hearing
Yelp expressed its concerns about Google’s ratings and reviews feature on its search engine, saying that it's rival stifles competition and lies to consumers.
How tech has impacted archaeologists’ hunt for long-lost civilizations
From 3D modeling to digital satellite mapping to machine learning, archaeologists are integrating modern technology into their hunt for long-lost civilizations.
Apple patent foresees a smart home that can ID you by reading your heartbeat
An Apple patent would make your home an actual smart house in every sense: From reading your heartbeat to telling who you are to coordinating smart devices.
Bob Iger steps down as Disney CEO, and a new Bob stepped up
Bob Iger will step from his position as CEO of Disney immediately, the company announced Tuesday. He'll be replaced by Disney Parks chair Bob Chapek
Update Google Chrome to latest version immediately to avoid trio of threats
Google Chrome users need to update their browser to the latest version immediately to help protect themselves from three different zero-day vulnerabilities.
