James Farrell, Author at SiliconANGLE

Policy

FTC to investigate Amazon’s marketplace on antitrust issues

By James Farrell Sep 11, 2019

Investigators from the Federal Trade Commission have started an investigation in Amazon.com’s marketplace, according to a report published by Bloomberg Wednesday. According to other recent reports, this current investigation is part of a wider…

Policy

Following slew of lawsuits, Lyft adds new safety requirements for drivers

By James Farrell Sep 10, 2019

Lyft Inc. is making changes to its safety policies after recent lawsuits accused its drivers of committing sexual assaults. In a blog post Tuesday, the company said it doesn’t take such allegations lightly, so…

Apps

Women’s period tracking apps are sharing intimate data with Facebook

By James Farrell Sep 9, 2019

Menstruation tracking apps have been sharing highly sensitive data with Facebook Inc., the U.K.-based advocacy group Privacy International said Monday. According to that group’s research, apps such as Maya by Plackal Tech and MIA…

Apps

Facebook introduces ‘Dating’ feature to US market

By James Farrell Sep 5, 2019

Facsebook Inc. is vying to overtake dating apps in the U.S. after releasing its own service here Thursday. The company said that after testing the feature in a number of countries since 2018, the service…

Security

Big tech meets with US national security officials to discuss 2020 election

By James Farrell Sep 4, 2019

Representatives from Google LLL, Facebook Inc., Twitter Inc. and Microsoft Corp. met with U.S. security officials Wednesday in Silicon Valley to discuss the upcoming 2020 presidential election. The talk, held at Facebook’s headquarters in…

Policy

Homeland Security won’t be able to use reported fake accounts, says Facebook

By James Farrell Sep 3, 2019

During Facebook Inc.’s continuing crackdown on fake accounts, its latest victim is the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The social media giant told the Associated Press on Tuesday that the department is no different…

Apps

Facebook might do away with the ‘Like’ count

By James Farrell Sep 2, 2019

In an effort to reduce the pressure of using social media, Facebook Inc. could get rid of its ‘Like’ count on the news feed. The possibility was first raised today by app researcher Jane…

Policy

Facebook strengthens rules for political ads ahead of 2020 election

By James Farrell Aug 28, 2019

Facebook Inc. will make its rules on political advertising stricter to prevent the spread of disinformation on the run-up to the 2020 U.S. elections, the company announced Wednesday. The social media giant was heavily…

Apps

Google Maps now lets users plan mixed modes of travel

By James Farrell Aug 27, 2019

Now you can select multiple modes of travel options on Google Maps to make door-to-destination easier, the company announced Tuesday. Maps has always offered various modes of travel, but until now the app hasn’t…

AI

BBC to launch ‘Beeb,’ its own voice assistant

By James Farrell Aug 26, 2019

The BBC is planning to introduce its own voice assistant to rival Amazon.com’s Alexa, according to report Monday in the Guardian. This will be a voice with a difference, though, since it’s being trained to…

James Farrell

FTC to investigate Amazon’s marketplace on antitrust issues

Following slew of lawsuits, Lyft adds new safety requirements for drivers

Women’s period tracking apps are sharing intimate data with Facebook

Facebook introduces ‘Dating’ feature to US market

Big tech meets with US national security officials to discuss 2020 election

Homeland Security won’t be able to use reported fake accounts, says Facebook

Facebook might do away with the ‘Like’ count

Facebook strengthens rules for political ads ahead of 2020 election

BBC to launch ‘Beeb,’ its own voice assistant

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