Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Social media in Midtown Center shooting plays pivotal role
Video captured on cell phones then uploaded to social media in the moment is helping provide an idea of what happened at Midtown Center Sunday night.
Video captured on cell phones then uploaded to social media in the moment is helping provide an idea of what happened at Midtown Center Sunday night.
Facebook's oversight board to rule on Trump's account ban on Wednesday
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Apple’s app store goes on trial Monday in legal battle with Epic Games, creator of Fortnite
Epic Games is hoping to break through the app store’s “wall” and offer an alternative, which would allow them to break free of Apple’s commissions. It’s one of the most serious legal threats Apple’s faced in years.
Epic Games is hoping to break through the app store’s “wall” and offer an alternative, which would allow them to break free of Apple’s commissions. It’s one of the most serious legal threats Apple’s faced in years.
Prototype app can distinguish between autistic and neurotypical children, NIH-funded study shows
The technology to screen a child’s eye movement to make an autism diagnosis already exists. But a mobile app version would not only make early diagnosis more practical, but it would also make early intervention easier.
The technology to screen a child’s eye movement to make an autism diagnosis already exists. But a mobile app version would not only make early diagnosis more practical, but it would also make early intervention easier.
We Energies pitches solar energy project near Madison
We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service are proposing to purchase what would be the state's largest renewable energy project.
We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service are proposing to purchase what would be the state's largest renewable energy project.
Microsoft wants your help choosing its next default font
Microsoft has commissioned five new fonts, one of which will replace Calibri as the default typeface across its apps.
Microsoft has commissioned five new fonts, one of which will replace Calibri as the default typeface across its apps.
Milwaukee parks offer wireless internet to help underserved communities
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced that ten parks across the city will now offer open-access wireless internet to underserved communities.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced that ten parks across the city will now offer open-access wireless internet to underserved communities.
You can now unlock your iPhone wearing a face mask, but there’s a catch
Apple’s latest software update, iOS 14.5, comes with a ton of new features including the ability for users to unlock their iPhones while still wearing a face mask. Well, kind of.
Apple’s latest software update, iOS 14.5, comes with a ton of new features including the ability for users to unlock their iPhones while still wearing a face mask. Well, kind of.
Facebook, Gucci file joint lawsuit against alleged online counterfeiter
The companies said the lawsuit is the first of its kind for Facebook and Gucci. It aims to serve as “a clear signal to those who would seek to engage in similar abuses that this behavior will not be tolerated.”
The companies said the lawsuit is the first of its kind for Facebook and Gucci. It aims to serve as “a clear signal to those who would seek to engage in similar abuses that this behavior will not be tolerated.”
Apple announces $430 billion investment into US that’s expected to create 20,000 new jobs
The investment will fund the company's first East Coast campus in North Carolina, as well as create jobs in silicon engineering and 5G technology.
The investment will fund the company's first East Coast campus in North Carolina, as well as create jobs in silicon engineering and 5G technology.
Apple's latest iPhone update gives users more control of targeted ads
Nearly half of all Americans own an iPhone and starting next week they’re going to notice a big change when it comes to privacy settings and digital advertising.
Nearly half of all Americans own an iPhone and starting next week they’re going to notice a big change when it comes to privacy settings and digital advertising.
Apple unveils new products, schedules privacy software update after 7-month delay
Apple is sprucing up its own product line as it prepares next week’s rollout of a long-awaited software update could hurt other companies by preventing apps from tracking the online activities and whereabouts of iPhone users.
Apple is sprucing up its own product line as it prepares next week’s rollout of a long-awaited software update could hurt other companies by preventing apps from tracking the online activities and whereabouts of iPhone users.
Apple to let Parler back on App Store after approving a ‘content moderation policy’ update
Apple said has reviewed and approved an updated version of Parler that will be available again soon for download from the App Store.
Apple said has reviewed and approved an updated version of Parler that will be available again soon for download from the App Store.
Adobe and PDFs creator, Charles “Chuck” Geschke, dies at 81
Charles “Chuck” Geschke — the co-founder of the major software company Adobe Inc. who helped develop Portable Document Format technology, or PDFs — died at age 81.
Charles “Chuck” Geschke — the co-founder of the major software company Adobe Inc. who helped develop Portable Document Format technology, or PDFs — died at age 81.
Mother creates safety app to help Black drivers alert loved ones during traffic stops
The app is called Just Us, and it allows drivers to alert their contacts with a simple voice command if there’s a potential danger during a traffic stop.
The app is called Just Us, and it allows drivers to alert their contacts with a simple voice command if there’s a potential danger during a traffic stop.
University of Wisconsin hires former Foxconn exec to expand partnerships
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has hired a former Foxconn Technology Group official to lead its efforts to build and expand partnerships with companies looking to engage with school.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has hired a former Foxconn Technology Group official to lead its efforts to build and expand partnerships with companies looking to engage with school.
Researchers launch study on whether Apple Watch, iPhones can detect illnesses like COVID-19
A study to test out if Apple Watches and iPhones can detect certain illnesses, such as COVID-19, is accepting participants in the Seattle area.
A study to test out if Apple Watches and iPhones can detect certain illnesses, such as COVID-19, is accepting participants in the Seattle area.
Artificial intelligence, like algorithms, could crack the language of cancer and Alzheimer’s, study finds
The study found that looking at cancer and neurodegenerative diseases with artificial intelligence could lead to discovering how to alleviate symptoms - or maybe even prevent the diagnosis from happening at all.
The study found that looking at cancer and neurodegenerative diseases with artificial intelligence could lead to discovering how to alleviate symptoms - or maybe even prevent the diagnosis from happening at all.