Facebook is introducing a new feature that shows the users a preview of the ballot to help encourage people to vote.
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Europe’s data protection watchdog the Article 29 Working Party is now looking into WhatsApp after it said that it would begin sharing user data with its parent company Facebook.
Facebook’s advertising tools failed to protect the civil rights of its users as the company allows advertisers to exclude users based on race.
Uber Technologies, Inc. has disrupted the taxi industry by converting private vehicles into taxis and with the launch of their fleet of self-driving cars. Now the company is looking towards the future with a dream of having their own network of flying cars.
One of the masterminds of President Barrack Obama’s Affordable Care Act or “Obamacare” said the system is “working as designed.” Jonathan Gruber, an MIT economics professor, appeared on CNN and said the system is working but it could work better.
Facebook Messenger is getting a new weather bot from The Weather Channel, powered by IBM Watson. It provides daily forecasts, 5-day outlook, and an extended forecast information.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted the rules that would require broadband Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to protect the privacy of their customers. This means that broadband providers would now need permission before they can collect data.
Amazon.com, Inc.’s profit has taken a big hit in the third quarter of 2016 as the company’s cost surged due to heavy investments to meet consumer demands for orders to be delivered faster. Shares of the online retail giant have fallen as well.
Google Jamboard is the latest whiteboard which is manufactured by Google. It promises steady specs and comes under $6000.
In a meeting that took place on 25th October, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key to discuss bilateral relationships.
Microsoft changes its price schemes in terms with the Brexit. In the latest news, Microsoft hikes its enterprise cloud prices by 22 percent. Apple, Dell, and HP are in the game too.
Coca-Cola sees growth in North America. Sprite, Fanta, and Coca-Cola Zero sales boost up; however, diet coke. The company also decided to cut on sugar.
BlackBerry is back in the game. The company has launched its new Android phone, called the DTEK60, which will come with its latest security solution.
A federal judge has given the final approval of Volkswagen’s $15 billion settlement agreement with private plaintiffs represented by a Court-appointed Plaintiffs' Steering Committee. Eligible customers can now submit their claims to the German automaker.
Twitter, Inc. is planning to cut hundreds of jobs, as the company continues to face financial difficulties. The job cuts are expected to be announced before its third-quarter earnings report on October 27.
Movidius and Hikvision are teaming up to power a new lineup of smart cameras that are equipped with artificial intelligence. These new cameras will be able to tell if a driver is distracted by mobile devices.
The pound continued to fall against the dollar as Bank of England (BOE) Governor Mark Carney deflected questions about how long he will stay at the BOE. Carney said it will be “an entirely personal decision.”
Uber is offering a free flu shot to help fight the risk of getting the flu. The ridesharing company believes when a person gets a flu shot, they’re not just keeping themselves healthy, but everyone around them as well.
Contrasting styles of leadership and serious differences between Cyrus Mistry and his predecessor Ratan Tata is the possible reason for the former's sacking as chairman of Tata Sons. Ratan Tata became the company's interim chairman.
Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella is focusing the company’s strategy on mixed reality. He said during the WSJD Live interview with Wall Street Journal editor-in-chief Gerard Baker that they need “to be able to add real value and be on the hunt for the next big category.”
