Technology & Communications

Snap Inc. has partnered with Ticketmaster to allow Snapchat users to discover nearby events and share experiences with friends on the platform.

Uber has made it possible for passengers to see how their ratings are calculated. Here’s how you can check drivers' ratings for passengers.

Cell providers are phasing out 3G completely to make room for 5G. Providers have released lists on which devices will be affected.

Despite a global supply chain crisis and component shortages, a handful of companies continue to dominate the global smartphone industry.

Chinese holding company SoftBank Group is in the midst of a legal battle over one of its holdings, chip designer Arm. Will SoftBank's Arm IPO plans dissolve?

Metaverse land, or plots of land in digital worlds, is selling for higher and higher prices. Why is metaverse land so expensive and is it a worthwhile investment?

Neil Young took his music off Spotify since it spreads COVID-19 misinformation through Joe Rogan’s podcast. Other artists are joining the bandwagon.

Analysts are mixed on SNAP stock after the company's Q4 2021 earnings release. Is it a good investment in 2022?

These cash app games pay real money, according to reviewers. Here's more about Mistplay, Swagbucks, 4Win Blackout Bingo, and other apps with cash rewards.

Bumble made its first ever acquisition by purchasing the popular French dating app Fruitz. Who owns the Fruitz app and what's next for the platform?

Multiple factors are causing Facebook to lose users for the first time in history. Competition and a blurry future for Meta are causing Facebook to lose users and money.

Andrew Forrest, the founder and chairman of Fortescue Metals Group (FMG), has launched criminal action against Facebook. What's his net worth?

On Feb. 1, 2022, Alphabet announced a 20-for-1 stock split along with blowout Q4 earnings. When will Google (GOOG) stock split?

BlackBerry is selling off some of its intellectual property to Catapult IP Innovations Inc. Here’s what the patent sale means for the company and BB stock.

Couples are getting creative due to large gathering restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. People are using the metaverse to host their weddings and even receptions.

Joe Rogan, the controversial host of "The Joe Rogan Experience" on Spotify, has hundreds of millions of listeners. Why do some people hate Rogan?

Four states are suing Google for misuse of location data. What does this mean for the Big Tech company and its users?

Metaverse and virtual reality will go hand in hand but more is involved. For example, augmented reality and extended reality also have a role.

The metaverse has opened up a whole new world of financial opportunities for investors. What are the best metaverse stocks to buy?

Intel has chosen New Albany, Ohio, as the location for its new multi-billion dollar chip manufacturing plant. Here are all of the details about the new plant.

Google Labs is growing. Will the blockchain group develop its own cryptocurrency under the Alphabet name? Here's what we know about the crypto plans.

Microsoft announced that it will acquire Activision Blizzard. Did the company try to buy Nintendo before this deal? Microsoft sees gaming as a key growth driver.

Issues of sexual assault and harassment are affecting the metaverse, with women saying other players groped their avatars in virtual-reality worlds.

Aviation officials warn that 5G transmitter towers could interfere with an aircraft’s ability to land, which could threaten passenger safety.

Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard. What will happen to ATVI stock after MSFT acquires it? Many people want to know what to expect after the acquisition.

If you're just checking to see if you prequalify to use Affirm, it won't impact your credit score. Many people also want to know if Affirm shows up on their credit report.

Who owns DuckDuckGo? Learn more about DuckDuckGo Inc., founder Gabriel Weinberg, and his vision for an “easy button” for online privacy.

What was meant to be a way for people to keep track of belongings and connect with family has turned into a tool for stalking. Does Apple's AirTag cause more harm than good?

Flexbooker is one of the top online booking services in the world. In December 2021, a data breach left millions of accounts compromised.

Facebook Marketplace is one of the many online marketplaces where people sell or resell their items. Does the marketplace report to the IRS?

Rumors are circulating on social media that Elon Musk’s next project for Tesla is a smartphone. Is a Tesla phone really coming out?

How does DuckDuckGo make money? Learn more about the privacy-focused search engine’s business model and how it differs from Google's.

Apple shareholders want to make sure that the company doesn’t use forced labor to produce its iPhones, iPads, iMacs, and other products. Is Apple using forced labor?

Pinterest is a publicly traded company that's owned by multiple people, including investors. Ben Silbermann, the co-founder and CEO, owns 38 percent of Pinterest.

HR company Kronos was recently targeted by a ransomware attack. The company is attempting to restore data for its many clients relying on the system.

Worried about a Zoom Meetings class-action scam? Learn about the legitimate class-action suit Zoom is settling, and see how to spot an online scam.

What happens to Cerner stock as cloud computing giant Oracle plans to acquire the company in full. A buyout would impact Cerner stock.

Kronos, which merged with Ultimate Software in 2020, is led by longtime Kronos CEO Aron Ain. Who owns Kronos?

Is it illegal to use the dark web? Learn more about the darknet technology and the ways people use it for licit and illicit activities.

AT&T says the company doesn't send texts or emails requesting personal information. Messages offering gifts and other incentives are often scams.