Articles by Rachel Ranosa
EU Hits Google With Third Round Of Antitrust Charges
The European Commission has slapped Google with yet another formal legal complaint over antitrust concerns. If found guilty, the internet company could be fined up to 10 percent its global turnover.
Donald Trump Is A 'Disaster' According To Silicon Valley Leaders
In an open letter on Medium, industry leaders from Silicon Valley called Donald Trump a 'disaster for innovation.' The presidential candidate is said to be campaigning on 'anger, bigotry and fear.'
Welcome To Facebook's Secret Lab For Mobile Device Testing
A group of reporters was given a tour of Facebook's Mobile Device Lab in Oregon where 2,000 gadgets simultaneously run the company's mobile apps for testing. This ensures Facebook functions properly even on older devices.
China Suspected Of Hacking Into FDIC But Congress Discovers Cover-Up At US Banking Regulator
A new congressional report points to the Chinese government as the suspect behind the hacking of computers at U.S. banking regulator FDIC. But why did employees at the federal agency conceal information on the attacks?
Express Drive: GM And Lyft Extend Car Rental Service To California And Colorado
The Express Drive car rental program of General Motors and Lyft will now be extended to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Denver. The combination of a car rental and ridehailing service is an alternative to car ownership.
Tesla Faces SEC Probe Over Possible Securities Law Breach
The SEC is investigating claims Tesla withheld information about the Autopilot accident in May before the carmaker raised $1.46 billion from investors. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, however, believes the crash isn't material information.
Adr1ft Reviews: Welcome To The Vast Loneliness Of Space, Say Early Critics
It's lonely out there in zero gravity, as shown in the space disaster game 'Adr1ft' out on July 15. Here are some of the early game reviews.
'We Never Show Passwords': Twitter Denies OurMine's Claim Of Seeing Users' Passwords For Vine
Twitter denies it collects and peeks at users' Vine passwords, as suggested by hacker group OurMine. The hackers claim Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, the latest victim of hacking, keeps users' private info in a Dropbox account.
CBS Radio Files For IPO Amid Fierce Rivalry From Digital Media
CBS Corp. will spin off its AM/FM radio business, CBS Radio, as the division prepares for an initial public offering. The plan comes at a time when traditional media outlets face intense competition from digital rivals.
Free Speech vs Censorship: Facebook Explains Live Streaming Policy
Facebook is encouraging users to take on a 'responsible approach' to broadcasting events via Facebook Live. In the wake of the Minnesota shooting, the company reminds the public of its Community Standards.
9 Messaging Apps With End-to-End Encryption: Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, iMessage And More
Facebook Messenger is the latest messaging app to use end-to-end encryption. Here are nine apps that offer E2EE to keep messages out of prying eyes.
3 Ways Your Smartwatch And Fitness Tracker Make You Vulnerable To Hacking
As one study reports, your smartwatch and fitness tracker can easily give away your ATM PIN based on your hand movements. Wearable technology has become so commonplace these days that the potential for hacking is just too obvious.
Lyft Rides In Style With 'Premier' Luxury Line
Lyft is now offering a more stylish ride for customers, thanks to its new luxury service called Premier. The ride-hailing company is also reportedly busy poaching Uber drivers into its fleet.
Google vs Quantum Hacking: New Crypto Secures Chrome From Quantum Attacks
Google is experimenting with a new algorithm on Chrome designed to safeguard against quantum hacking, or attacks from quantum computers. The internet company is using 'post-quantum cryptography.'
Apple Releases iOS 10 And macOS Sierra Public Beta: Here's A Quick Guide To Top Features
The public beta versions of iOS 10 and macOS Sierra are now available for download. Tech Times gives you a quick guide to the two preview software being tested out.
Sales Decline Forces Apple To Include iPad Pro And iPhone In 2016 Back-To-School Promo
Sales of the iPhone and iPad have declined in Q2 2016, prompting Apple to include the products in its back-to-school bonanza.
Facebook To Bolster Cellular Access In Remote Communities With OpenCellular
Facebook has unveiled OpenCellular, an open-source wireless access platform designed to give cellular access to people living off the grid in far-flung communities and those without the means to pay for costly wireless network services.
Snapchat Memories Has A Nifty Tool: Snaps In The Searchable Archive Have The 'My Eyes Only' Option
Snapchat Memories is an archive of past Snaps and Stories that users can continue to share with others. With the 'My Eyes Only' privacy option in place, account owners can also keep certain memories out of other people's sight.
Macbook Pro 2016 May Replace Macbook Air For Good
The MacBook Air remains well loved for its reliability and consumer-friendly pricing. But major changes seem to herald the MacBook Pro 2016 as the new flagship model the world is eagerly waiting for.
Microsoft Introduces Skype Meetings As Free Service For Small Businesses
Microsoft has unveiled a new service called Skype Meetings, a web-based version of Skype specifically targeting small businesses. The free tool for holding video conferences offers a glimpse into the full range of features offered by Skype for Business.
Here's Why The Comcast-Netflix Partnership Is A Win-Win Deal For Everyone
Archnemesis Comcast and Netflix have struck a deal: Netflix will soon receive native support on the Xfinity set-top boxes. The partnership shows a classic case of symbiosis in a highly competitive market.
Google Cast Now Built Into Chrome Browser
Users who would like to stream content via Chromecast can soon do away with installing a separate Google Cast extension into their Chrome browser. The change will come by way of Chrome 51.
Dolly The Sheep Creator Urges Cloning To Save Endangered Species From Extinction
Sir Ian Wilmut, whose team gave life to Dolly the Sheep, suggests a biobank that contains the biological material of various animals could 'revolutionize' conservation efforts. The idea is similar to a modern-day Noah's ark.
NASA Juno Enters Jupiter Orbit: How To Watch Live Stream Of Crucial And Historic Moment
NASA's Juno probe will enter Jupiter's orbit tonight. Viewers can catch a live stream of the historic event starting at 10:30 p.m. Eastern on Tech Times.
Microsoft Says More Than 350 Million Devices Now Running Windows 10 Ahead Of August 2 Anniversary Update
Microsoft now has 350 million Windows 10 users. The OS will also celebrate its first anniversary with a special anniversary update on Aug. 2.
Facebook News Feed Algorithm Update: Bad News For Media Publishers?
Facebook is updating its News Feed algorithm yet again to show posts from family and friends more frequently than those from Pages. The update could mean bad news for publishers.
VW Agrees To $15 Billion Diesel Emissions Cheating Settlement: Are You Affected And How Can You Get Compensated?
Who are eligible for the Volkswagen settlement claims, and for how much? We answer your Frequently Asked Questions on VW's deal in the wake of the emissions scandal.
Mom Posts Touching Letter On Facebook After Son With Down Syndrome Wasn't Invited To Birthday Party
When Sawyer was the only child in his class who didn't get an invite to a birthday party, his mom Jennifer Kiss-Engele spoke openly about exclusion. The viral letter on Facebook has led to a happy ending.
Microsoft Promises To Clean Up The Sneaky Windows 10 Free Upgrade Prompt After Losing $10,000 Lawsuit
The wording in the upcoming Windows 10 update prompt will now be clearer: users can either upgrade now, choose another time for the update, or decline the free offer. Click X and the system will notify the device again in a few days, says Microsoft's Terry Myerson.
Snap And Shop: Pinterest Brings New Buyable Pins, Shopping Bag And Enhanced Visual Search To Users [VIDEO]
Pinterest is introducing a clever search tool that lets pinners take snapshots of objects they find offline but want to shop for online. Along with the new shopping bag feature and the Pinterest Shop section, the Visual Search tool hopes to give users a better online shopping experience.
