All eyes were on big tech Wednesday as several tech CEOs testified before a House antitrust subcommittee. While Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook defended their business practices, social media site Snapchat released its first-ever diversity report within its CitizenSnap report, which details the company’s efforts around environmentalism and inclusion. The report shows that while clear disparities remain, the app that …

In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, GitHub, a Microsoft-owned company that provides hosting for software development, is working on removing coding terms like “master” and “slave.” In programming, the term “master” can refer to a main version of a software project from which variations are created. On Thursday, GitHub CEO Nat Friedman replied to a tweet from Una …

On Friday, Apple Arcade, Apple’s $4.99-a-month gaming service, released The Spoken Secrets Edition for studio Mografi’s mystery game Jenny LeClue. The Spoken Secrets Edition update takes the game to the next level by adding voice talent, bringing over 35 characters to life with more than 50,000 words of dialogue. In addition to Jenny LeClue, Apple Arcade updated Secret Oops!, Roundguard and …

Apple Arcade on Friday added The Lullaby of Life, a new music-driven puzzle game from Mexico-based developers 1 Simple Game, to its growing catalog of over 120 games. The game lets you use music to bring life to a dormant universe. See at App Store In The Lullaby of Life, you play as BomBo, a tiny blob-like creature with musical powers. With …

To help people get around this summer in an eco-friendly — and healthy — way, Google Maps has added new features to its offerings for cyclists. Users can now access the most up-to-date bike routes generated by machine learning algorithms, as well as data from government authorities and community contributions.  In addition, Google Maps now offers better end-to-end directions that …

Apple Arcade added Necrobarista, a new anime-stye supernatural game from developer Route 59, to its catalog of over 125 games on Friday. Necrobarista takes place in a mysterious cafe in Melbourne, Australia where the dead are allowed one night to mingle among the living.  See at App Store In Necrobarista, Maddy Xiao — a barista and amateur necromancer — is the …

It’s no secret that tech has a gender gap problem. The number of female computer scientists has dropped more than 10% since 1995, with many girls losing interest between the ages of 13 and 17, according to Girls Who Code.  To get and keep more girls interested in coding, a female-led Swedish startup called imagiLabs is launching a smart keychain …

Apple might’ve paid a penalty of around $950 million to Samsung Display for failing to purchase enough OLED panels to meet its contract, according to a report from Display Supply Chain Consultants, spotted earlier by MacRumors. The reported payment could mean that Apple didn’t meet projected iPhone sales, as many of the tech giant’s retail stores have been closed as …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. While coronavirus restrictions are lifting in some areas, the pandemic is ongoing. Many people are still working from home, and only seeing friends, family and co-workers through video chat apps and services. While there are many options to choose from, Skype and Zoom …

This story is part of CNET’s coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks we got at some of the service’s high-profile new games. Apple Arcade on Friday added Creaks, a new puzzle platformer game from indie developer Amanita Design, to its growing catalog of over 120 games. Creaks joins the developer’s other game, Pilgrims, on Apple’s subscription mobile gaming service. See at App Store …