Antivirus program tracked users' porn habits, sold browsing data
Antivirus program Avast, which is used by hundreds of millions of people, collected and sold users' most secretive browsing data to some of the world's largest companies until 2019.
Apple iPhone demand fuels record holiday sales, but coronavirus fears loom
Apple reported earnings as China, one of its crucial international markets, contends with an outbreak of deadly coronavirus.
New TikTok competitor Byte already filled with spam after launch
The app created by Vine founder Dom Hoffman will likely present some competition to China's TikTok.
Xerox beats quarterly profit estimates, holds firm on HP buyout
Xerox, facing a slowdown in demand as businesses cut down on printing their paperwork, has laid out a three-year cost-cutting plan under a CEO nominated by activist investor Carl Icahn.
Video call app Zoom adds security fixes after eavesdrop hack discovered
The vulnerability could have allowed hackers to eavesdrop on calls and have access to all documents shared in the meetings.
Google backtracks on new Search results design after backlash
The new design added a small icon next to each Search result, blurring the lines between actual search results and advertisements.
US Treasury chief says trade deal possible with UK in a year
Mnuchin's UK visit followed the World Economic Forum in Davos.
US, UK leaders talk telecoms security ahead of 5G decision
The United States is pushing Britain and other allies to ban Huawei from making parts of its 5G network.
Nonprofits worry sale of dot-org universe will raise costs
The company that controls the dot-org online universe is putting the registry of domain names up for sale.
Apple plans production of low-cost iPhone model: Report
Some have nicknamed the prospective model the iPhone 9.
Amazon breaks $200B value mark amid concerns of anti-competitive behavior
This is the third consecutive year Amazon has led the way as the world's most valuable brand.
Sonos customers outraged over decision to end updates for older speakers
Sonos said in an email it would no longer support some models launched between 2006 and 2009.
Google envelope will hide your phone from you
The app will print a piece of paper to cover your phone, while still allowing you to make calls and take photos.
Instagram drops IGTV button because 'very few are clicking'
Instagram removed the IGTV icon in the top right corner of users' feeds, saying most people are finding IGTV content other ways.
Apple lawsuit tests if an employee can plan rival startup while on payroll
California law allows employees to make some preparations to compete while still in their current job.
France's Macron says he, Trump had 'great discussion' on digital tax
Some tech giants such as Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon said the French tax, known as GAFA — an acronym representing all four companies — unfairly targets them.
Microsoft heats up Slack rivalry with ad during NFL conference championships
Microsoft reportedly banned or discouraged employees from using Slack for work.
Activision-Blizzard's Overwatch League faces broadcast talent exodus
At least five Overwatch League broadcasters have departed the top-tier e-sports promotion in the weeks ahead of its 2020 season.
US agency probing Tesla unintended acceleration complaint
The U.S. government's auto safety agency is looking into allegations that all three of Tesla's electric vehicles can suddenly accelerate on their own.