Twitter launches ‘pre-bunk’ feature to combat misinformation ahead of 2020 election

Twitter announced a new “pre-bunk” feature which will present users with a series of prompts and reliable sources to combat misinformation ahead of the presidential election.

Volusia County to vote on social media policy for teachers

The Teachers Union worries this is a reaction to teachers criticizing the district’s response to the pandemic.

Lee Kun-Hee, force behind Samsung’s rise, dies at 78

Lee Kun-Hee, who transformed Samsung Electronics from a small television maker into a global giant of consumer electronics, has died.

Facebook demands shut down of ad-targeting data collection tool

Academics, journalists and First Amendment lawyers are rallying behind New York University researchers in a showdown with Facebook over its demand that they halt the collection of data on political ads-targeting the site.

Quibi is shutting down, citing low subscriptions amid COVID-19 pandemic

A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.

Calls for Facebook, Twitter to halt trending sections ahead of election gather steam

Calls for Twitter and Facebook to temporarily halt their respective trending features in the U.S. ahead of the 2020 presidential election are gaining steam with just two weeks until Election Day.

Florida is 1 of 11 states in antitrust lawsuit against Google

The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleges that Google has engaged in anticompetitive practices.

DOJ to file antitrust lawsuit against Google

The Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that Google has been abusing its online dominance in online search to stifle competition and harm consumers.

Facebook says it's ready to fight against misinformation amid COVID-19 pandemic, election

Facebook is facing its toughest challenge yet: an election complicated by a pandemic, a deeply divided nation lured by conspiracy theories and alternate versions of reality.

Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on subpoenaing Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey

Senate Republicans are moving to subpoena Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey over allegations of censorship related to a New York Post story on Joe Biden’s son, Hunter.

FCC chairman says he’ll ‘move forward with a rulemaking to clarify’ Section 230

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced Thursday that he intends to “move forward with a  rulemaking to clarify the meaning of Section 230,” a statute that effectively shields internet companies from liability for the content posted by users on their platforms.

Florida to offer mobile driver's license
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The says of carrying your driver's license in your wallet could become a thing of the past as Florida will be one of the first in the nation to offer a digital license.

Cell service providers rush to lure customers with new iPhone 12

On Tuesday, the wireless provider company released new deals that allow customers to get the latest device for free.

Facebook reducing distribution of Hunter Biden story in New York Post

Facebook is limiting the distribution of a story in the New York Post about a purported email between Hunter Biden and an adviser to a Ukrainian energy company.

Apple unveils iPhone 12 lineup featuring 5G capability

The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for sale in short order, Apple said.