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You’ll Have To Turn On Encryption To Protect Your Facebook Messages
“Secret conversations,” Facebook’s new messaging feature, offers end-to-end encryption — but not by default.
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Soon You Can Netflix And Chill With Cable
You’ll soon be able to Netflix and chill through your cable box — but you’ll still need to buy a streaming subscription.
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Airbnb Sues San Francisco Over Rental Rules
In the latest clash between the home sharing giant and city officials, the startup claims new rules requiring hosts to register with the city are unworkable.
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Apple, Amazon, And Google Are Silent On Brexit Vote
Thousands of trade and data privacy agreements will have to be renegotiated, setting the stage for a prolonged period of unpredictability in Europe.
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FAA Approves Commercial Drone Operations For The First Time
In August, drone businesses will no longer need to obtain a manned-aircraft pilot’s license to operate, setting the stage for a massive expansion of the drone industry.
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Apple Ordered To Stop Selling The iPhone 6 In Beijing
A Beijing tribunal has ruled that Apple is infringing on a domestic manufacturer’s patent, but the iPhone maker will continue to sell its products as it appeals the decision.
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Advocacy Groups Are Pushing Clinton And Trump On A Tech Agenda
Hoping to drum up support for network neutrality and broadband access, advocacy groups are pushing the two parties to take up an internet agenda.
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Net Neutrality Has Survived A Major Court Challenge
A federal appeals court ruled that the FCC has the authority to more strictly regulate broadband providers — upholding network neutrality. It’s a major victory for the Obama administration and a broad coalition of technology companies.
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After Trump’s Proposed Boycott of Apple, GOP Says Encryption Is The Bedrock of Security
Encryption: bedrock of security or a safe haven for bad guys?
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Inside The Republican Party’s Meeting With Tech Lobbyists
During a closed door “listening session” with tech and telecom trade groups, the Republican National Committee fielded a discussion on encryption, immigration, and light-touch regulation ahead of the party’s July convention.
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EU’s Online Hate Speech Deal Prompts Fears Of Censorship
Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Microsoft have all signed a European Union pledge to combat racism and xenophobia on their platforms. For some, their decision to do so raises the specter of outsourced censorship.
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Why Google’s Encryption Choices Matter
Allo, Google’s new messaging app, offers end-to-end encryption — but not by default.
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Google’s Antitrust Troubles In Europe Could Foreshadow U.S. Showdown
With Brussels spearheading two investigations into Google’s search and Android businesses, a decision overseas could embolden U.S. regulators to take action.
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Manhattan District Attorney Wants To Put An End To Apple’s Default Encryption
Law enforcement officials continue to push for a new law that would ban secure communications in the interest of national security.
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Get Ready For The Great Government Surveillance Showdown
Against evolving threats of global terrorism, U.S. lawmakers look to renew controversial data collection programs ahead of their expiration next year
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What Does The Autonomous Car Super-Lobby Want From U.S. Regulators?
“One clear set of rules to thoughtfully and safely expedite the deployment of full self driving vehicles.”
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Students Can Now Fly Drones At School, FAA Says
But their teachers still can’t.
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After Two Abandoned iPhone Cases, FBI’s Next Encryption Battle Unclear
Now that the government has scrapped two controversial cases against Apple, will it continue to use the courts to win the battle over encryption?
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FBI Will Not Reveal The San Bernardino iPhone Hack
Federal investigators say they know so little about the method used to crack the device, they won’t submit it to the government’s internal review process for disclosing cyber vulnerabilities in the public interest.
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Google, Ford, Uber Launch Self-Driving Car Super Lobby
“The best path for this innovation is to have one clear set of federal standards.”
