SpaceX launches Canadian Radarsat satellites from Vandenberg Air Force Base
Three satellites for the Canadian Space Agency's Earth-monitoring Radarsat program were launched into orbit from California on Wednesday aboard a reused SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The rocket lifted off from fog-shrouded Vandenberg Air Force Base at 7:17 a.m. and arced over the Pacific west of Los Angeles. The first stage separated a few minutes into flight and headed back to the coastal...
Samsung brings three Galaxy A mid-tier phones to US markets
Samsung is bringing three mid-range Galaxy A series phones - Galaxy A50, A20 and A10e to the US this summer.
Tech on trial: House mulls antitrust help for news industry
Members of both parties on Tuesday suggested legislation may be necessary for the financially-struggling U.S. news industry as lawmakers began a bipartisan investigation into the market dominance of Silicon Valley companies.
Internet users comprise more than half of world's population: Report
Bond general partner Mary Meeker released her annual internet trends report at the 2019 Code Conference on Tuesday. The 333-page report provides a comprehensive analysis of the state of the internet in terms of user growth, data usage and growth, and the companies at the commanding heights of the internet economy.
New Facebook market research app to pay users to track app usage
Facebook launched a new market research app Tuesday called Study from Facebook that will compensate users for tracking their app usage.
Opera launches world's first gaming web browser
With E3 2019 in full swing, Opera Software has thrown its hat in the gaming ring with a web browser that’s specifically geared for gamers. On Tuesday, the company said it is offering early access to Opera GX for Windows users.
States sue to stop $26.5 billion Sprint-T-Mobile deal
A group of state attorneys general led by New York and California filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday to block T-Mobile's $26.5 billion bid for Sprint, citing consumer harm. The state attorneys general said the merger would hurt competition and drive up prices for cellphone service. They said the promised benefits, such as better networks in rural areas and faster service overall, cannot be...
Radiohead to release stolen music for climate campaigners
Radiohead says a trove of unreleased music has been stolen for ransom. But instead of paying up, the band will release it in aid of environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion. Guitarist Jonny Greenwood tweeted that about 18 hours of material from around the time of Radiohead's 1997 album "OK Computer" was stolen from singer Thom Yorke's minidisc archive last week.
Amazon to shut down US restaurant delivery service
Amazon said Tuesday that it is closing its U.S. restaurant delivery service, a 4-year-old business that failed to take off amid fierce competition from Uber Eats, DoorDash and others.
Target expands paid family leave, backup care benefits for store workers
Target announced Monday that it is expanding family care benefits for hourly and salaried employees at its stores and distribution centers, including those that are part-time.
Ubisoft announces new subscription service Uplay+ at $14.99 per month
While E3 2019 officially kicks off on June 11, video publishers have pre-loaded the conference with new titles, trailers, and services. One of the big industry trends this year seems to be the pivot to a subscription model, with many publishers offering an all-you-can-eat buffet of games.
Most watched game trailers from E3 2019
We’ve lined up some of the most watched and most talked about game trailers from E3 this year.
E3 2019: New Xbox console arrives late 2020
It’s been a few months since Sony shared details on its next PlayStation console. On Sunday, Microsoft upped the ante, revealing specs and a definitive launch date for the next Xbox at the Electronic Entertainment Expo.
Salesforce buying Tableau Software in $15.7B all-stock deal
Customer-management software developer Salesforce is buying Tableau Software in an all-stock deal valued at $15.7 billion.
Top executives leave Uber after internal shakeup
Uber is parting ways with two of its top executives less than a month after the company's rocky initial public offering. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told employees in an email Friday he plans to be more involved in day-to-day operations now that the IPO has passed. Khosrowshahi says the heads of the global rides and Eats teams will report directly to him, and Chief Operating Officer Barney...
San Francisco supervisors find tax break recipients didn't reinvest in community
San Francisco supervisors on Thursday blasted a Mid-Market area tax break enacted eight years ago, known as the Twitter Tax Break, for failing to hold tech companies accountable for their investments back into the community.
Google's challenge to game consoles to kick off in November
Google will start its Stadia streaming service to challenge the video game industry in November - but initially only as part of a $130 bundle that includes hardware and a pass for a friend.
Apple recalls three-prong wall adaptors due to risk of electric shock
Apple has issued a recall Wednesday for three-prong wall plug adaptors included in their World Travel Adaptor kits due to risk of electric shock.
New feature in iOS13 will improve battery health and longevity
Apple unleashed hundreds of feature updates to its product range on Monday, and some of them didn’t get any prime time coverage at the keynote.
YouTube updates policy to ban unaccompanied kids from live-streaming
YouTube announced on Monday that it will be updating its live streaming policy to prevent minors from live streaming video, unless they are clearly accompanied by an adult. The video sharing platform will also automatically disable comments on videos featuring minors and reduce recommending videos featuring minors in risky situations. The announcement comes in the aftermath of an NYT...