Four of the most powerful men in the world have been called to appear (virtually) before Congress in a star-studded event years in the making. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg are set to be grilled over whether their respective companies exert too much …

Google is working to dramatically increase the power of web browsers. There’s one big problem: The plan could create new security problems that undermine the web. The web has had a remarkable track record of thwarting attacks. You can generally click a link and trust that your browser will protect you. By contrast, app stores require constant monitoring to keep …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. In February, Apple was one of the first companies to warn of the impact of the coronavirus on manufacturing. Now’s the company’s chance to tell us how hard the pandemic will hit the holiday shopping season, too. The iPhone maker is due to …

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 launched back in 2011 has …

Samsung’s operating profit rose in the second quarter despite a slight decline in sales as the novel coronavirus continues to ravage the globe. The company benefited from a one-time gain and from demand for its processors. The South Korean electronics giant reported Wednesday that its second-quarter operating profit for the three-month period that ended June 30 came in at 8.1 …

Google announced Wednesday that it will, for the first time, offer free access to some features of its Google One cloud storage, including automatic phone backup for Android and iOS users – even if they don’t have a Google One account. A new storage manager tool will also be available to Google users on both mobile operating systems, as well …

TikTok is under review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said Wednesday, confirming a Reuters report from late 2019. He told reporters outside the White House that President Donald Trump will get a recommendation on the Chinese-owned video app this week. CFIUS reviews foreign acquisitions for potential national security risks; TikTok …

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple hosted an online keynote for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference last month during which it announced iOS 14. The new iPhone operating system includes a major redesign of the iPhone’s home screen, picture-in-picture video, better widgets, a new way to automatically organize your …

Logitech has updated its top-of-the-line gaming headset by cutting its cord. The Logitech G Pro X Wireless headset has all the features of the company’s wired Pro X headset but uses the company’s 2.4GHz Lightspeed wireless technology to give you uninterrupted communications for up to 20 hours and with 42 feet of range.  See on Amazon Designed in collaboration with …

Asus is updating its ZenBook line, giving its ZenBook 13 and ZenBook 14 a small refresh in time for the back-to-school shopping season. Announced on Tuesday, the new models now feature a “thinner and lighter” design,  Intel’s latest 10th-gen chips and up to 22 hours of battery life.  Available at 13.3-inches for the ZenBook 13 (model UX325) and 14-inches for …

You’ll soon be able to find Michelle Obama’s podcast on Spotify. The streaming site said earlier this month that the former first lady’s podcast is set to debut on July 29 at no extra cost for Spotify’s free and premium listeners. On Tuesday, Spotify added a 10-minute preview of the podcast that you can listen to now.  Michelle Obama reflects …

Google and Apple, which already battle over mobile operating systems, are opening a new front in their fight. How that plays out may determine the future of the web. Google was born on the web, and its business reflects its origin. The company depends on the web for search and advertising revenue. So it isn’t a surprise that Google sees …

Hundreds of Uber Eats delivery drivers appear to have been shorted their tips over the past couple of days. Apparently, a glitch within the app removed the option for customers to add a tip to their food order.  “Just had a customer inform me that the app would not allow them to tip! Called support and they said they’re aware …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. An Amazon-designed face shield is now for sale on, you guessed it, Amazon.com. The e-retailer said Tuesday it’s already donated 60,000 of these face shields, developed by the company’s Prime Air drone mechanical engineers and hardware teams. An additional 150,000 more face shields …

YouTube Kids, the child-focused version of Google’s massive video site, plans to add over a hundred movies and specials this summer. YouTube Kids launched “Summer of Movies” on Monday with the aim of keeping your little ones entertained with its child-friendly content.  YouTube Kids said its summer collection will include content from cartoon characters like Pocoyo, Oggy, Franklin the turtle, …