Articles by Rachel Ranosa
Snap IPO: Why Everyone Is Eagerly Waiting For Snap To Go Public [Analysis]
Snap, Inc. could go public as early as March if plans to file for an initial public offering push through late next week, sources say. But how well can the Snap IPO succeed, considering how quickly Silicon Valley fads fizzle out?
Antivirus Wars: Kaspersky Slams Microsoft For Anticompetitive Practices, Bundling Defender With Windows 10
Eugene Kaspersky of Kaspersky Lab filed a complaint against Microsoft over allegations of anticompetitive behavior in the market for antivirus software. Kaspersky is criticizing the way Microsoft has been bundling its own brand of antivirus software, the Windows Defender, with the Windows 10 upgrade.
Halloween 2016 Top Costume Ideas: From Scary And Spooky To Downright Kooky
Just because you're into last minute Halloween costumes doesn't mean your costume won't be the creepiest (or kookiest). We've gathered the top trending costumes of Halloween 2016, from Donald Trump to killer clowns to Eleven of 'Stranger Things,' whose looks you can easily create.
Google Assistant vs Siri: Watch The Voice Assistants Face Off In A New Comparison Video
Is Google Assistant really smarter than Siri? In this new comparison video on YouTube, where the two digital assistants face off, Siri shows no sign of backing down against Google Assistant.
5 Reasons People Keep Falling For That Facebook Privacy Hoax
That pesky Facebook privacy hoax made the rounds in people's News Feed yet again. How can a well-meaning netizen avoid falling for the next internet fallacy? Tech Times uncovers the anatomy of a hoax.
Apple iOS 10.0.3: Update Fixes LTE Connectivity Issues Only For Verizon iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus
A number of iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus owners, who were expecting iOS 10.0.3 to fix their LTE connectivity problems, are dismayed over the latest firmware update. iOS 10.0.3 only benefits iPhone 7 users on Verizon.
Google Introduces Nomulus, An Open Source Cloud-Based Domain Name Registry
Google and its newly announced Nomulus domain registry platform will now make it easier for companies and individuals to use creative and catchy top-level domains like .google or .rsvp.
#FreeJulian: Netizens Rally Behind WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange After Ecuador Shut Down His Internet Access
Netizens and media observers on Twitter and Facebook have trended with expressions of support for Julian Assange. The transparency activist was denied access to the internet by Ecuador soon after his publication of emails exposing the tactics of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
Android Malware: Ghost Push Trojan Still Threatens More Than Half Of Android Devices
Beware: more than half of Android devices still run the risk of being infected by an old malware dubbed Ghost Push. The trojan hides behind popular apps, ad links and short links downloaded and clicked by users.
Android 7.0 Nougat: Here's A List Of Phones That Will Receive The Android 7.0 OS Update
Tech Times has put together a list of updates on which devices will receive Android 7.0 Nougat. We've thrown in some news (others are rumors at this point) surrounding the new OS.
Instagram: Your Favorite Photo And Video Editing App Arrives On Windows 10 PC And Tablet - But There's A Catch
Instagram is now available on Windows 10 PCs and tablets but there's a catch: the photo and video editing app won't let you upload photos if your device doesn't have a rear camera and touchscreen.
Pixel And Pixel XL: Android 7.1 Nougat Will Carry Features Exclusive To Google Pixel, Pixel XL Smartphones
Only the new Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones will run the full range of features that the upcoming Android 7.1 Nougat offers. From Google Daydream to Google Assistant and more, here are the Android OS perks exclusive to the Pixel flagship phones.
Send A Message To The White House With This Facebook Messenger Chatbot
The Obama administration has once again tapped into the power of social media to 'meet the public where they are' with the help of the very first Facebook Messenger bot for the White House.
Analysis: What's Next For Twitter After Salesforce Backed Out As Buyer?
After Twitter's biggest potential buyer Salesforce lost interest in acquiring the microblogging site, Twitter can now look into other options for growth or partnership. What's next for Jack Dorsey's company?
3 Things Obama Needs Before Sending Humans To Mars By 2030s
President Barack Obama is planning to send humans to Mars by the 2030s, seeing it as a 'giant leap.' Obama has outlined a few steps that will lay the groundwork for the U.S. Mars mission.
Two-Thirds Of iDevices Now Running iOS 10
iOS 10 is now installed on two-thirds of iPhones and iPads. The data is particularly useful for app developers to gauge how fast the market is growing, and assess the next few updates to their own apps.
Chrysler Pacifica Minivan Is The New Google Self-Driving Prototype: It's A Win-Win Move For Google And Fiat Chrysler
The addition of about 100 Chrysler plug-in hybrid minivans will double the size of Google's autonomous fleet, and could be a win-win move for both Google and Fiat Chrysler.
Galaxy Note 7 Replacement Explodes In Taiwan: Will Samsung Finally Stop Selling The Note 7?
Another Galaxy Note 7 replacement has reportedly exploded - this time in Taiwan. The latest incident proves that the problem of defective Note 7 devices spans the globe and might not go away anytime soon, so will Samsung finally stop selling the device?
LOOK: The Google Pixel Smartphone Camera Is Rated The Best - But Just How Good Is It?
The Google Pixel smartphone poses serious competition in the camera department. After having impressed reviewers and earned a score of 89 from DxOMark, what exactly made the Pixel the best smartphone camera on the market?
These 5 Hottest Cars Are Blazing A Trail At The 2016 Paris Motor Show
The Paris Motor Show 2016 kicked off on the very first day of October. We've selected the five hottest cars that are blazing a trail.
Apple Unleashes macOS 10.12 Sierra To Bring Cross-Platform Tools: Siri On Desktop, Apple Pay For The Web
Apple released the macOS 10.12 Sierra on Tuesday, introducing cross-platform features such as Siri on desktop and Apple Pay for the web. The software update makes it easier for iDevice lovers to switch between platforms, from the Mac to the iPhone to the Apple Watch.
How NOT To Handle Classified Information: Lessons From The FBI Probe On Hillary Clinton's Emails
The FBI released on Friday a redacted summary of its investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server. The personal email account was used to communicate classified government information.
Antitrust Regulators Approve $2.6 Billion Tesla Acquisition Of SolarCity
The Federal Trade Commission has approved Tesla Motors' bid to acquire SolarCity for $2.6 billion. Tesla's goal for the acquisition is to build a one-stop shop for electric vehicles, home battery storage and solar panels.
Here's Why Facebook Fired The Team Behind Trending Topics: It's Another Case Of Human vs Machine Intelligence
Facebook has fired the editorial team responsible for Trending Topics. The service, as always, will rely on a computer algorithm to vet the topics.
EpiPen Will Be More Accessible After Backlash Over Drug Price
After facing backlash for hiking up the price of anti-allergy drug EpiPen, Mylan will give as much as $300 in discounts to families who rely on the auto-injector. But the announcement is a mere discount -- not an outright rollback of EpiPen's list price.
How To Opt Out Of WhatsApp User Data Sharing With Facebook
WhatsApp will begin sharing its user data with parent company Facebook to help the social network build better targeted ads. Tech Times shows you how to opt out of sharing your WhatsApp personal info with Facebook.
Google To Crack Down On Sites With Pesky Popup Ads
Google is hoping to improve the mobile search interface by punishing sites that block the content of their page with pesky popup ads. Webpages with 'intrusive interstitials' will be ranked lower on the Google Search results page.
Will Pinterest Find Instant Success With Instapaper Acquisition?
Pinterest has acquired Instapaper, which bookmarks news stories, blog posts, recipes and the like. Will Pinterest find success in this acquisition?
How Happy Are You At Your Job? Low Job Satisfaction In Your 20s And 30s Can Affect Mental Health In Your 40s
People who are less than happy with their careers as they start out in their 20s and 30s are more likely to experience depression once they are in their 40s. A nationwide study shows a relationship between job satisfaction early on in a person's career and his or her mental health.
Microsoft Agrees To Preload Office, OneDrive And Skype Apps In Lenovo Android Devices
Microsoft Office, Skype and OneDrive will be pre-installed in millions of select Lenovo devices that run the Android OS. Lenovo has yet to announce exactly which mobile devices will have Microsoft apps baked into their system, but the deal will also cover Motorola gadgets.
