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FalseGuide Android Malware: More Than 600,000 Phones Turned Into Money-Generating Botnet
A malware attack hidden in guide apps for games like 'Pokémon Go' turned more than 600,000 devices into a botnet used to generate revenue for the attackers.
Wikitribune Is Wikipedia founder Jim Wales's Plan To Fight Fake News
Jim Wales is creating Wikitribune in the hopes of fighting fake news sites.
How To Get Siri To Read Out Your WhatsApp Messages
The feature is available to iPhone users who have updated their phones to iOS 10.3.
Samsung’s Wemogee Is A Messaging App For People With Communication Disorders
Samsung’s new app helps people with communication disorders talk using emojis.
Google Pixel 2: Launch Of 3 Devices In 2017 Confirmed By Android Open Source Project
The existence of a third Pixel device was first indicated by some reports in March.
Apple Hires NASA Engineers For Project Titan, Self-Driving Car Venture
Apple has reportedly hired former NASA engineers for its self-driving venture Project Titan. The engineers worked at the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and on the autonomous vehicle for exploration of Jupiter's moon.
Google Releases New Yi Halo VR Camera With 17 4K Cameras
Google announced the new Yi Technology Halo, a premium virtual reality camera designed for creatives and other professionals.
Larry Page's Flying Car, Kitty Hawk Flyer, Could Be Available This Year
The company Larry Page backs, Kitty Hawk, is release its flying vehicle later this year.
Google Play Music Will Be The Default Music Service On The Galaxy S8
Starting with the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, Google Play Music will be the default music player and streaming service on Samsung's mobile devices with some added perks.
Android Wear 2.0 Arriving To More Smartwatches By End Of April/May
The announcement follows the delay of Android Wear 2.0's rollout in March due to a bug that was discovered in its final stages of testing.
Startup Lilium Runs Successful Tests Of All-Electric Flying Car In Germany [VIDEO]
Munich startup Lilium is looking to compete with Uber. The company ran successful tests of its all-electric flying car Lilium Jet in Germany.
Google Reportedly Planning To Put Native Ad-Blocking Feature In Chrome
Google's built-in ad blocker in Chrome is a way for the company to stop the growth of third-party extensions.
Why Did ‘Gossip Girl’ Alum Blake Lively Suffer From Depression?
Blake Lively recently discouraged everyone from Googling themselves.
Twitter In Russia: Site May Store Russian User Data On Local Servers
Twitter may move Russian user data onto local servers to comply with Russian law.
AWS AI Service Amazon Lex, Technology in Echo's Alexa, Coming To All Customers
To get ahead in the AI race, Amazon is bringing Amazon Lex, the technology that powers Echo devices' Alexa, to all customers.
Android Wear 2.0: How To Update Your Smartwatch Manually
The update brings new features such as a revamped UI, new watch faces and an on-watch Play Store.
Google Teams Up With PayPal For Android Pay Mobile Payments
Google and PayPal announce partnership for Android Pay mobile payments at stores and online.
Cannabinoids In Marijuana May Be The Secret Cure For Itchy Skin
A new analysis of marijuana research shows that cannabinoids may effectively treat eczema and other skin diseases.
Tumblr Launches Cabana: How To Watch YouTube Videos With Friends With New App
Tumblr launches YouTube video watching app Cabana, which lets you watch clips with your friends. Here's how to use it.
Google Earth Revamped With New Voyager Feature For Better Exploration
Google Earth now has a feature called Voyager that provides users with an interactive guided tour.
Esther Afua Ocloo Facts: Google Doodle Honors Pioneer Of Microlending On Her 98th Birthday
The Google Doodle art Tuesday shows "Esther empowering the women of Ghana with the tools to improve their lives and communities."
Some Google WiFi Users Are Experiencing Issues With Latest Update
Users are reporting that their Google WiFi units are showing a solid blue light and not letting them connect to the internet.
Google Antiturst Settlement: Google Agrees To Pay $8 Million In Fines, Open Up Android In Russia
Google has reached an agreement in an antitrust case with the Russian government that will allow Android users in Russia to use third-party search engines.
Browser Security: Google Will Fix Phishing Exploit On Chrome Already Patched On Safari And Edge
Google will fix a phishing flaw that redirects users to fake domains. The exploit has already been fixed on Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer and Safari.
How To Enable YouTube's Hidden Dark Mode Feature
A recently discovered hidden feature on YouTube allows users to turn on dark mode. Here's how to do it.
Millennials In The Workplace: Why They’ll Never Retire
Linda Sharkey, author of a book on the future of work, talked to IBT about what 21st-century careers will be like.
World War 3? Surge In Google Searches For Potential War In April As US Goes On The Offensive
The month of April is seeing a spike in internet searches for terms like “World War 3” and “Trump War.”
Could Apple Buy Disney? Analysts Speculate How It Could Happen
Analysts say Apple could get the money to buy Disney. Here's how it would happen and how it would help Apple.
Student Privacy: School-Owned Devices Don't Protect Student Privacy, New Report Finds
A new report from the Electronic Frontier Foundation found there is little privacy protection for students using school-owned devices.
Microsoft Releases First National Security Letter It Received From FBI
Microsoft follows other tech companies and releases its first National Security Letter received from the FBI in transparency report.