Technology

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three big tech company leaders are testifying virtually before a Senate committee Wednesday. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai are answering questions from the Senate Commerce committee. Topics expected to be discussed …

(NBC) – NASA found water hiding in broad daylight on the Moon. NASA knew there was water in cold, shadowed spots. But with a telescope high above the earth, scientists found it in sunlit areas as well. Specifically in the Clavius crater. …

(NBC) — A battle royale is in the offing, with General Motors firing its biggest shot to date at upstart rival Tesla with the debut of its first-ever all-electric pickup, the GMC Hummer EV. Directly aimed at Tesla’s upcoming Cybertruck, the 2022 …

SAN BRUNO, Calif. (NBC) – YouTube says it is removing more conspiracy theory content from its platform. YouTube announced Thursday it is prohibiting content, including QAnon, that targets an individual or group with conspiracy theories that have been used to justify real-world …

MENLO PARK, Calif. (NBC) – Holocaust denial will no longer be allowed on Facebook. In a post from CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook is updating its hate speech policy to include Holocaust denial and distortion. The move, Zuckerberg said, comes with the rising …

MENLO PARK, Calif. (NBC) — Facebook is taking a big step to get rid of disinformation campaigns aimed at swaying the presidential election in the United States. Both Facebook and Instagram will reportedly remove all accounts associated with the right-wing conspiracy theory …

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 …