For the past week, Google-owned smart home company, Nest, has been under backlash due to security concerns.
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Facebook Plans on Launching “Clear History” Feature this Year
The pressure for Facebook privacy grew so great that CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that they had a “clear history” option for Facebook accounts during his F8 keynote address.
Wal-Mart Getting rid of “Greeter” in Favor of New “Customer Host”
Wal-Mart has had a greeter stand at their doors, welcoming customers who come in and making sure nobody walked out with what they weren’t supposed to- shoplifting.
YouTube Begins to Demonetize Anti-Vax Videos
Anti-vax propaganda is still making headlines, with over 120 cases of measles reported since the beginning of 2019 alone.
Amazon Protesters Report That They Were Payed to be at Rally
Earlier Amazon had announced plans to build another headquarters, this time in New York City.
Nike’s App for New Adapt BB Shoe Fails to Meet Expectations
It’s a self-lacing shoe, called the Adapt BB, and comes with an app that users can use to tighten or loosen their trainer according to their preferences.
Ariane 6 Rocket Gets its First Commercial Deal While Racing to 2020
Space access is estimated to be a $1 trillion market by 2040, which explains why so many companies are investing billions in the development of rockets.
Samsung Unveils its Newest Smartphone: the Galaxy Fold
Remember the flip phone? The kind that your grandparents now have? The phone that you were texting you had to press a number button three times just to get one letter?
Retail Sales Plunge in December Despite Strong Holiday Season
This drop points to a decrease in consumer spendings, but economists say that it’s unlikely that the numbers will represent the trend of future months.
Toys “R” Us Plans a Relaunch Despite Increased Competition
After filing for bankruptcy in late 2017, Toys “R” Us sold all of their stores in 2018, leaving the world wondering where to buy their toys come Christmas.
IBM’s Miss Debater Loses Debate to Human Debating Champion
IBM has long loved pitting humans against machines, and it was beginning to look a little one-sided, in AI’s favor, until Harish Natarajan beat Miss Debator.
The Boy Scouts are now Welcoming Girls Into Their Program
Girls can now join the Boy Scouts, the Boy Scouts have been renamed to Scouts BSA, and the Girl Scouts aren’t happy with this new inclusiveness.