Instagram cracks down on fake likes, follows and comments
Instagram is the latest social media platform to crack down on fake likes and comments.
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Facebook donates $6 million to support local news in UK
As Facebook faces increasing scrutiny for misinformation on its platform, its UK arm is looking to help bolster local reporting.
Trump signs measure overhauling DHS cybersecurity efforts
President Donald Trump signed a measure Friday that renames and reorganizes a division within the Department of Homeland Security that works to reduce physical and cybersecurity threats to the country's infrastructure.
Volkswagen to spend $50B on electric car 'offensive'
Volkswagen has committed to spending tens of billions of dollars as part of a dramatic shift to electric and autonomous vehicles.
Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to watch
In the early morning hours of Saturday and Sunday, the Leonid meteor shower will send shooting stars across the sky. But Saturday, about 3 a.m. ET, will have less moonlight obstructing the view of the meteors in the United States.
Pentagon spends $500 million to fix problems found in audit
The Defense Department's first ever agency-wide financial audit discovered problems that cost approximately $559 million to fix, the Pentagon said Thursday.
Melania Trump not surprised by cyberbullying initiative 'ridicule'
First lady Melania Trump said it was not surprising to her that people "ridicule" her for speaking out on cyberbullying, "and that's OK."
O'Rourke, Cruz pose for photo during chance post-election encounter
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Beto O'Rourke met during a chance encounter at a Texas airport this week, where the two reportedly exchanged kind words and discussed how they could "move forward" together just days after a highly contentious Senate election.
Spotify makes play for Middle East with Arabic service
Spotify is bringing its services to the Middle East.
Bitcoin plunges below $6,000 to lowest level in more than a year
Bitcoin is on the ropes again.
Dow falls more than 200 points, dragged down by more Apple woes
Are Apple's glory days behind it? That's probably a stretch. But Wall Street clearly is getting more worried about the company's reliance on the iPhone to generate sales and profit at a time when demand for the newer phones appears to be subpar.
Bloomingdale's wants to sell fridges and TVs
Bloomingdale's thinks you might want a dishwasher or a new fridge with your designer bag this holiday.
Netflix snags Cardi B, Chance and T.I. for music competition show
Netflix is getting into the music competition business with some major star power.
Google wants its virtual assistant in every room of your house
Google is teasing the future it thinks you want.
Amazon gets helipads and more from its deals with New York, Virginia
When Amazon started looking for a second headquarters location more than a year ago, the company asked cities to put their best offers on the table — in cash.
Facebook: China return will depend on free speech, privacy
Facebook says it won't return to China without considering how to square that with its commitments to free expression and the privacy of its users.
Uber's CEO wants to 'get the facts' on Khashoggi killing
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says he's waiting for more information about the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi before taking any action over the Saudi government's significant investment in the startup.
Cities that lost out on Amazon's HQ2 still won
17 cities in North America didn't land prizes in the Amazon sweepstakes, but they laid the groundwork to become tech hubs for years to come.
Amazon picks NY, N. Virginia for its new HQ2
After running a year-long competition that drew interest from hundreds of cities and a number of states, Amazon has chosen New York City and Northern Virginia to split duty as its second headquarters.
Dave Chappelle photobombs engagement shoot
It was all love when Dave Chappelle hopped in on an Ohio couple's engagement photos.
Ross from 'Friends' lookalike caught in UK robbery
It hadn't been their week, or even their month, but English police finally got some luck in their pursuit of a Ross from "Friends" lookalike -- and they were quick to thank actor David Schwimmer for his help.
