Technology

WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) – Ever get a call from a local area code, and you answer it, only to find it’s actually a robocall? It’s called spoofing, in which a local phone number is fraudulently imitated. It’s an illegal trick to get …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Asante and Providence hospitals are asking for your help to fight coronavirus. Personal protective equipment for health care workers is running low at hospitals locally, and across the country. Both hospitals are asking for donations of gloves, gowns, masks …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – Major internet providers agree not to terminate service in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Today, the Federal Communications Commission said companies like AT&T, Comcast—the parent company of NBCUniversal—and Verizon have agreed not to terminate service for subscribers for …

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (NBC) – Twitter is working on a way to highlight lies and misinformation. That’s according to a leaked demo of new features sent to NBC News. Twitter confirmed the demo is one possible iteration of a new policy. In …

(NBC) – TikTok has introduced new safety features and parental controls. TikTok has become one of the world’s most downloaded apps, used for creating and sharing videos. According to multiple reports, the new controls are aimed at protecting young users in the …

MENLO PARK, Calif. (CNN) – Facebook has removed fake social media accounts targeting U.S. politics. The social media giant says the accounts were run out of Iran. The removal is the latest in a series of moves to crack down on misinformation …

CHICAGO, Ill. (CNN) – Boeing says a new software issue has been discovered on its 737 Max jets. The company says the issue involves an indicator light staying on longer than intended. The problem was discovered during flight testing of the 737 …

DZHEZKAZGAN, Kazakhstan (NBC) – An American astronaut is finally home after 328 days in space. NASA’s Christina Koch landed in Kazakhstan Thursday morning. Crews could be seen helping her out of the Soyuz capsule and onto land. Koch was joined by Italian …

SALEM, Ore. — Governor Kate Brown is asking the legislature to support a bill which would pour millions into preparation for “The Big One”. Senate Bill 1537, proposes a $12.7 million investment to build infrastructure, and improve citizen awareness and education for …

DES MOINES, Iowa (NBC) – It’s caucus chaos Tuesday with no results from Iowa after massive problems with the app used to record and relay the votes. Helplines are jammed. Officials are saying they’re working to make it right. Voters are left …