Valve revamps Steam code review system to block perceived rigging
Valve has made it much harder to exploit Steam reviews to influence a game's rating, by curtailing the abilities of gamers with free codes.
Amazon stores popping up in U.S. malls
Amazon is opening small Amazon Pop-Up stores in the middle of malls across America. The tiny outlets give people a chance to try out Amazon-branded devices.
Google will begin showing anti-Islamic State ads to counter terrorism in North America
Google has a new strategy to use its highly targeted advertising system in the battle against the Islamic State.
Everything Apple debuted at its iPhone 7 event in one big roundup
Apple's September 7 event was home to a number of big announcements. From the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus to the Apple Watch 2, here's everything we saw.
Buying an outfit is as easy as googling an image with new Shop the Look feature
Google's new feature, known as "Shop the Look, lets users shop the exact product simply by tapping through on an image and exploring the relevant products shown.
Google Drive just got a whole lot better at managing duplicate files
Google Drive is getting a lot better at managing duplicate files. When you upload more than one file with the same name, Google will label them accordingly.
Feeling naked? Porn site Brazzers sees leak that leaves 800,000 users exposed
Porn site network Brazzers has had the details of some 800,000 of its members exposed online, after a forum breach leaked their account data.
Warner Bros. erroneously flags its website for piracy, asks Google to remove links
Warner Bros inadvertently sent Google several takedown requests for links to its own website and to legitimate sites like Amazon and IMDB.
Teachers increasingly rely on crowdfunding for classroom supplies
U.S. public school teachers increasingly use crowdfunding campaigns for classroom supplies and equipment. Even well-funded schools raise money online.
Google Fiber and AT&T await Nashville utility pole vote scheduled for Tuesday
Google Fiber wants to move all wires on Nashville utility polls, no matter who owns them. AT&T says it will sue if the city approves. Vote on Tuesday.
AT&T executive calls out Google Fiber — ‘Pardon our dust’
In a mocking and pointed blog post, an AT&T executive traces its version of Google Fiber's entry into the broadband internet market.
Google is letting budding inventors search through patents in 11 more countries
Google has announced that it is bringing support for Google Patents, the patent search engine, to 11 more countries.
Apple adds new top-tier iCloud storage option of 2 terabytes for $20 per month
Apple is expanding its iCloud storage service by offering up to 2TB for $20 per month. The move comes just one week before the launch of the iPhone 7.
AT&T says slow pole access due to Google Fiber providing bad drawings
Blaming bad engineering drawings and unacceptable contractor assignments for moving and installing cables, AT&T explains slow pole access for Google Fiber.
Microsoft ramps up efforts to fight internet trolls with new reporting tools
Through a dedicated web form for users to report hate speech on Microsoft’s consumer services, the company hopes to create safer online communities.
Salt Lake City is Google Fiber's 7th (and possibly the last) city with fiber
In what could be its last city to get gigabit fiber, Google Fiber announced signups for Salt Lake City. Roughly 112 blocks are in the first deployment.
Google cracking down on annoying mobile popup ads by penalizing search rankings
With more people using the mobile web, the bad practices of web advertisers are making it to your smartphone. Google is having none of it, though.
Amazon will offer an Echo-exclusive music streaming plan for $4 or $5 a month
Amazon is reportedly planning to launch a music streaming service with strong ties to its Echo device.
Race through the Wikiverse for your next internet search
Wikiverse, a web-based interactive 3D visualization of Wikipedia displays the encyclopedia of the internet as a web of information to explore with a mouse.
Microsoft will reward you for using its Edge browser in converted loyalty program
Set to rebrand Bing Rewards as Microsoft Rewards, the system will not only give users points for using Bing, but for also browsing the web with Edge.
RIP Chrome apps: Google is killing them off for Windows and Mac
Looks like Chrome apps weren't as popular as Google may have liked them to be, which is why the company will be phasing them out over the next few years.
Is vacation planning stressing you out? You’re not alone
Research suggests that one in 11 Americans feels that planning a vacation is actually a more stressful endeavor than planning a wedding.
Google unveils a series of new updates to improve Google Street View
If you're one of the many people who has wondered why Google Maps isn't...better, the tech giant has unveiled a myriad of updates on its Developers Blog.
U.S. government to ditch the domain-name business on October 1
The U.S. government says it is satisfied with the progress ICANN has made to prepare to take over control of domain names, and will cede control this fall.
Make hotel searching easier with Hipmunk’s new natural language search
With Hipmunk’s new and improved hotel search function, finding a hotel should be easier than before.
How many words do you know? Online test measures the size of your vocab
Researchers at Ghent University in Belgium wanted to study both vocabulary size and growth over time. After television coverage their Dutch test went viral.
Tech companies doing their part to get out the vote
Silicon Valley companies are putting on a push to get their employees to the polls this year. Some tech companies are giving employees the day off to vote.
Buying a handgun on the dark web ‘just like buying a bar of chocolate’
The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms is going after illegal gun sales online, creating a special center specifically for that purpose.
Your in-flight Wi-Fi options just grew, thanks to these new iPass deals
Getting Wi-Fi service in the skies may be getting easier and easier thanks to continued partnerships between iPass and a number of major airlines.