Technology

SAN JOSE, Calif. (NBC News) – Silicon Valley has traditionally been known as a “boys club,” but new research shows that more women are pursuing tech careers. According to a new study from an early career network, called Handshake, there’s a 200 …

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (NBC) – Twitter announced Wednesday it will no longer take political ads. In a series of tweets, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey laid out the company’s reasoning. Dorsey said Twitter considered only eliminating ads from candidates but felt that left …

MENLO PARK, Calif. (CNN) – Facebook is using artificial intelligence to fight for women’s safety. The platform said in a blog post Tuesday that it is working to make its social media platforms safer for women, including preventing revenge porn. Facebook said …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – Facebook’s push to create a digital currency created a lot of pushback on Capitol Hill. CEO Mark Zuckerberg was the lone witness before the House Financial Services Committee. Lawmakers aired concerns over the proposed crypto-currency, called “Libra” and …

(NBC) – With the 2020 presidential election just over a year away, Facebook says it is making changes to prevent people from using the platform to interfere in politics. In a call with reporters Monday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and others outlined …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg spoke to an assembly of students at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Thursday. Dressed in his usual all-black wardrobe, Zuckerberg started off his remarks with an acknowledgment of the death of Elijah Cummings, the …

QUEBEC, Canada (NBC News) – “Fortnite” has captivated millions since it hit the gaming scene two years ago. Some say it’s getting gamers hooked. One Canadian law firm is even seeking a class action lawsuit against “Fortnite” creator Epic Games, representing two …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – The Federal Communications Commission says Sprint Corporation received tens of millions of dollars in subsidies for low-income subscribers who were not using the mobile service. The FCC says it is cracking down on abuse of the “Lifeline Program” …

BRUSSELS, Belgium – Google won a legal battle in Europe Tuesday. The tech giant got a favorable court ruling in its “Right to be Forgotten” privacy fight with France. The European Union’s top court said Google does not have to remove links …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Oregon has many beautiful seasons that allow those that live here to enjoy hiking, hunting and even cutting down trees for Christmas. But with the outdoors and icy winter season, comes inevitable risks like getting lost or getting …