Technology

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore.- In the wake of the Almeda fire, many Phoenix and Talent residents are reaching out to internet and cable providers to cancel or suspend services. And judging by what we’re hearing, some aren’t pleased. NBC5 News looked into some …

(NBC) The coronavirus pandemic has spurred the need for “no contact” and touchless technology to prevent the spread of the deadly virus. As America shifts how it operates, new technology has emerged to help minimize crowds, shared surfaces, and person-to-person contact. At …

HONG KONG, China (NBC) – President Trump’s announcement to ban dealings with the Chinese owners of consumer apps TikTok and WeChat sent ripples through Asian stock markets Friday. The stock markets in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan saw a drop. WeChat owner …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore— A new emergency resource guide has been created for people living in Jackson County. Collaborative Publishing Solutions created the guide to connect people to the resources they need in case of a disaster. CPS collaborated with local emergency managers …

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (NBC) – The third mars mission in two weeks is underway. NASA’s newest Mars 2020 rover, Perseverance, launched Thursday morning from Cape Canaveral, Florida aboard an Atlas V rocket. The $2.4 billion rover is expected to land on Mars …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – Amazon, Google, Facebook and Apple will face Congress Wednesday after a more than year-long anti-trust investigation. The hearing is the government’s most aggressive show against big tech since the pursuit to break up Microsoft more than two decades …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – Friday morning, Russian hackers were accused of cyber interference again. This time, for targeting COVID-19 vaccine research centers. U.S., British, and Canadian intelligence agencies accused hackers that go by “Cozy Bear” and “APT29” of trying to steal details …

BEIJING, China (NBC) – China is accusing Britain and the United States of colluding to hurt a giant Chinese technology firm. Britain has blocked the company, Huawei, from working on its next-generation mobile phone network. The Trump administration has been pushing European …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the U.S. is “looking at” banning TikTok and other Chinese social media apps. Pompeo made the announcement in an interview with Fox News on Monday. His comments come amid rising tensions between …

(NBC) – Novavax is the latest company to receive money from the U.S. government for testing and manufacturing a potential coronavirus vaccine. Tuesday’s $1.6 billion award is the largest yet from “Operation Warp Speed.” The money will be for completing late-stage clinical …