‘Hey Siri, I’m getting pulled over’: iPhone feature will record police interaction, send location
A feature exclusively available for Apple users called “Shortcuts,” which was launched in 2018, allows users to conduct tasks on their phones that would normally require multiple actions with a single voice command of the iPhone’s artificial intelligence capability, Siri.
A feature exclusively available for Apple users called “Shortcuts,” which was launched in 2018, allows users to conduct tasks on their phones that would normally require multiple actions with a single voice command of the iPhone’s artificial intelligence capability, Siri.
Twitter testing prompt that asks people to read articles before retweeting them
The feature is being tested on Android "to help promote informed discussion," the company said.
The feature is being tested on Android "to help promote informed discussion," the company said.
Amazon implementing 1-year moratorium on police use of Rekognition facial recognition technology
Amazon’s moratorium follows a similar move by IBM, which expressed concerns over how its technology could be used for mass surveillance and racial profiling.
Amazon’s moratorium follows a similar move by IBM, which expressed concerns over how its technology could be used for mass surveillance and racial profiling.
Twitter disables Trump campaign's George Floyd video tribute
Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim.
Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim.
Reddit co-founder resigns from board, urges company to fill seat with black candidate
Alexis Ohanian said he also intends to use future earnings on Reddit stock to serve the black community and pledged to donate $1 million to Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp.
Alexis Ohanian said he also intends to use future earnings on Reddit stock to serve the black community and pledged to donate $1 million to Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp.
Apple tracking looted iPhones
Apple is watching the looters who have pillaged its stores during the protests.
Apple is watching the looters who have pillaged its stores during the protests.
Zuckerberg still under fire over refusal to take action on inflammatory Trump posts
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn’t budging over his refusal to take action on inflammatory posts by President Donald Trump that spread misinformation about voting by mail and, many said, encouraged violence against protesters.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn’t budging over his refusal to take action on inflammatory posts by President Donald Trump that spread misinformation about voting by mail and, many said, encouraged violence against protesters.
Nearly half of Twitter accounts discussing coronavirus are likely bots, researchers say
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Google, Apple release coronavirus contact-tracing technology for apps
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Minnesota GOP convention postponed after 'potentially malicious' activity on servers
The Republican Party of Minnesota postponed its state convention Saturday afternoon after an abnormal, “potentially malicious” spike in activity on the party’s voting servers, according to GOP Charirwoman Jennifer Carnahan.
The Republican Party of Minnesota postponed its state convention Saturday afternoon after an abnormal, “potentially malicious” spike in activity on the party’s voting servers, according to GOP Charirwoman Jennifer Carnahan.
Microsoft, UnitedHealth offer app for companies to screen employees for COVID-19 as they return to work
The app is among a rush of new technologies aiming to help companies bring people back to work safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The app is among a rush of new technologies aiming to help companies bring people back to work safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Star Tribune investigating potential subscriber data breach
The Star Tribune says it is working to verify if its website was part of a hack that targeted a large group of websites Monday morning.
The Star Tribune says it is working to verify if its website was part of a hack that targeted a large group of websites Monday morning.
Minnesota schools shifting graduation ceremony plans following new guidelines
With the state of Minnesota banning in-person graduation ceremonies, school districts are now changing their plans on how to best honor the Class of 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the state of Minnesota banning in-person graduation ceremonies, school districts are now changing their plans on how to best honor the Class of 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota lawmakers push for increased broadband for distance learning amid COVID-19 pandemic
Across every corner of the state, school kids are trying to wrap up the semester from home with computers, but not every home has an internet connection. At the state Capitol, lawmakers are plugging in.
Across every corner of the state, school kids are trying to wrap up the semester from home with computers, but not every home has an internet connection. At the state Capitol, lawmakers are plugging in.
'It feels like I'm in a weird TV series': Minnesota comedian details shift to virtual shows
A little bit of laughter can go a long way, which is why a Minnesota comedian is finding ways to keep the jokes coming amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A little bit of laughter can go a long way, which is why a Minnesota comedian is finding ways to keep the jokes coming amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
How parents can monitor online risks including predators, cyber-bulling
Whether it's for fun, work or school, we are all taking part in a lot more screen time amid this pandemic.
Whether it's for fun, work or school, we are all taking part in a lot more screen time amid this pandemic.
Facebook to warn users who 'liked' coronavirus hoaxes
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
Internet slowing down? Here's some tips on how to speed it up
With millions of Americans now working from home and students around the country learning online, you may be noticing your internet slowing down. Luckily, there are some ways to fix that.
With millions of Americans now working from home and students around the country learning online, you may be noticing your internet slowing down. Luckily, there are some ways to fix that.
'Zoom-bombing': FBI warns some teleconferences, online classrooms vulnerable to hackers
Hackers have been intruding on Zoom teleconferences, according to the FBI.
Hackers have been intruding on Zoom teleconferences, according to the FBI.
Internet providers offering help to low-income families
Three million children in the United States do not have home internet access, according to the Associated Press.
Three million children in the United States do not have home internet access, according to the Associated Press.