Jon Fingas
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Ottawa, ON, Canada
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AT&T and FTC settle lawsuit over data throttling
AT&T has reached a truce in an FTC lawsuit accusing it of deceptive data throttling practices. A newly published federal court ruling has revealed that the... → Read More
Qualcomm won't have to offer patent licenses to rivals, for now
A court has granted Qualcomm a partial reprieve from a US antitrust ruling. → Read More
LG's smart home app adds voice control through Google Assistant
You can use one app for manual and voice control of your connected appliances. → Read More
Netflix test brings human-curated 'Collections' to streaming
In Netflix's latest test, experts can suggest something to watch where algorithms might fail. → Read More
China's latest retaliatory tariffs could pose trouble for Tesla
The tariffs could be as high as 50 percent for some cars. → Read More
Chevy's 2020 Bolt EV will pack a longer 259-mile range
Chevy hasn't tweaked the Bolt EV much since its introduction, but an impending refresh could be welcome by giving drivers what they often crave: more range. Th... → Read More
Google proposes new privacy standards to protect web browsing data
Google is stepping up its efforts to limit web fingerprinting and otherwise protect your privacy while keeping its ad business intact. The internet giant is de... → Read More
Google, Intel and Microsoft form data protection consortium
It's common to secure data when its sitting put or flying to its destination, but not so much when you're actually using it -- there's still a risk someone coul... → Read More
Apple warns against storing its titanium credit card in leather
The titanium Apple Card looks slick (with the sound to match), but you may need to treat it gingerly if you expect it to look as pristine as the day you got it.... → Read More
Google's next Nest Mini speaker could be wall-mountable
The tiny Google Assistant speaker could address key gripes with the Home Mini. → Read More
Harley-Davidson is exploring electric bicycles
If Harley-Davidson's LiveWire is too rich for your blood, the company might have an electric two-wheeler that's decidedly more accessible. Electrek has learned... → Read More
Gmail AI will automatically correct your spelling slip-ups
Google Docs' AI corrections are spreading to Gmail. Google is rolling out a feature in G Suite that will autocorrect "common" spelling errors while you write G... → Read More
SiriusXM's student plan only costs $4 per month
You may want to look at on-demand choices, though -- there may be better deals as well. → Read More
Waymo shares some of its self-driving car data to help researchers
It's hoping the free, open data will advance self-driving cars and AI as a whole. → Read More
Fitbit will play a key role in Singapore's public health program
The country hopes activity trackers will help people stay in shape. → Read More
Walmart sues Tesla after solar panels catch fire at stores
The retailer claims Tesla ignored basic safety precautions. → Read More
A fourth 'Matrix' movie is happening
Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss are back after a long, long break in the series. → Read More
NASA confirms mission to Jupiter's moon Europa
The next phase of Clipper will study the potential for life in Europa's icy oceans. → Read More
Ford will reportedly make two more electric SUVs by 2023
Ford might not lean solely on its Mustang-inspired electric SUV to draw EV fans in the next few years. Automotive News sources claim the automaker is building... → Read More
Facebook helps you control data shared from apps and websites
The Facebook tool can prevent third parties from running amok with your info. → Read More