Technology & Communications

RCS is the new messaging protocol that's supposed to overtake SMS and MMS messaging as the standard. Why doesn't Apple support RCS messaging?

The Federal Communications Commission is holding out on nearly $900 million in federal funding for SpaceX’s Starlink internet service.

Of late, tech companies have been quite interested in healthcare companies. Why are tech companies buying healthcare companies?

Google shut down its data centers in Iowa on Aug. 8, which is the second time in the last few weeks that the company has shut down its facilities.

Groupon laid off about 15 percent of its workforce is the latest round of job cuts as it attempts another reorganization. What do Groupon layoffs mean for the company?

Zelle has rapidly grown to become the largest peer-to-peer payment system in the U.S. Who owns Zelle?

After less than a year as Tinder's CEO, Renate Nyborg is stepping down. The company will search for her replacement.

Taiwan is a powerhouse in the semiconductor industry, and it has the biggest chip firm in the world. Could that be why it's so important to China

What are the signs that a company will be doing layoffs? Those signs may be good to know as some wonder if Google will do layoffs next.

The SkyQuad drone has created a lot of buzz with many positive and negative reviews on the internet. Is the SkyQuad drone a scam or legitimate?

We all pay for internet, whether it's for WiFi at home or data on our mobile devices. How do internet speeds work, exactly?

Snap's board approved a 2-for-1 stock split on one condition — share prices have to reach $40 within the next 10 years. The condition seems reasonable.

Twitter’s balance sheet looks weak amid the Elon Musk drama and digital ads slowdown. Is the social media company going out of business?

Digital sandbox game Minecraft says “no” to NFTs. So, why is the platform is taking an anti-blockchain stance and banning NFTs? Here's what we know.

A company is targeting Meta Platforms with a trademark infringement lawsuit. Here’s what to know about the dispute between the two Meta brands.

The French photo app BeReal is the No. 1 free app downloaded from Apple’s App Store. That kind of traction is surely welcome news for BeReal app founder Alexis Barreyat.

SIM cards are starting to become outdated as companies have developed eSIMs, which make transferring data between phones much easier.

TikTok is reportedly laying off employees as part of a company-wide restructuring plan. Some are being warned their positions may be eliminated.

Users are complaining on social media that the Google Timer, with its stopwatch and timer, isn't available. It isn't clear whether it's a temporary glitch or permanent.

Netflix has disclosed that its subscriber count dropped by 200,000 in the first quarter of 2022. Why is Netflix losing subscribers?

Beyond trying to find out why there's a semiconductor chip shortage, investors want to know the best stocks to buy amid the crisis.

The timeline of the history of Alphabet Inc., best known for the Google brand, started, like many of today's biggest tech giants, with a group of Stanford students.

From its humble beginnings as an SMS text-based app to the failed 2022 Elon Musk deal, here's the full timeline of Twitter's history.

Twitter is experiencing a shake-up. Elon Musk wants to terminate his bid, and board members don't want to let him. Who owns the company now, amid the drama?

Like many tech giants, Snap had humble beginnings. Here's a full timeline of Snapchat's 11-year history, including a big lawsuit with cofounder Reggie Brown.

Twitter has sued the Indian government over social media restrictions. Here’s what the lawsuit says and whether Twitter will prevail.

Snapchat recently launched Snapchat Plus, a paid subscription version of its original app. Is Snapchat Plus worth paying for? Here's what we know.

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is requesting that Apple and Google remove the app from their app stores. Where are the app's servers located?

Although FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has asked Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, there's no reason to suspect that they will do so on July 8.

Why is the Apple logo a half-eaten apple? False theories abound, and only one very simple answer is true. Here's everything we know about the logo.

Snapchat has unveiled Snapchat+, a premium subscription with added perks. Here’s how to get it and how much it costs.

Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann is stepping down from his post, and a former Google executive is replacing him. What is Silbermann’s net worth?

Micron Technology stock may have a dimmer future than previously anticipated, according to analysts. Here’s the outlook for MU stock moving forward.

If you’re one of those people who love to sing along with your favorite songs, you’ll love Spotify’s new karaoke feature. Here’s how to use the Spotify karaoke feature.

Facebook and Instagram users have started using the platforms to help women gain access to abortion pills through the mail. Here's how Meta is responding.

The gaming industry has taken a hard hit in sales due to various supply shortages, even for Microsoft. Why is there an Xbox controller shortage?

Amazon Prime Day is scheduled for July 12 and13, although the company is already offering deals on various electronics.

DocuSign is in the weeds, and CEO Dan Springer is stepping down to let someone else take charge. Who will be the next DocuSign CEO?

Chinese authorities are regulation-heavy and they have banned or censored many social media websites. Why is Meta banned in China?

Internet Explorer, the original web browser launched by Microsoft in 1995, ends its gradual phase-out today. The company is pushing Microsoft Edge as its browser.