Technology

The Troubling Implications Of The Celebrity Photo Leak

12:47pm September 16, 2014

To learn more about the recent celebrity photo hack, Melissa Block speaks with Matthew Green of Johns Hopkins University. They discuss how the photos might have been obtained.

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Slow-loading messages will appear on some of your favorite sites Wednesday as part of a protest for net neutrality. But the sites won't actually be loading slower — the banners will be displayed just to make a point.

National

Your Favorite Sites Will 'Slow Down' Today, For A Cause

10:41am September 16, 2014

by Elise Hu

Websites including Foursquare, Netflix and WordPress are taking part in Internet Slowdown Day to make a case for unfettered access to the Internet. The slowdown will only be symbolic, not real.

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks in Cupertino, Calif., on Tuesday. The company unveiled a new mobile payment system called Apple Pay, which uses security built into the latest iPhones.

Economy

Apple Takes A Swipe At The Credit Card

10:40am September 16, 2014

by Tim Fitzsimons

Apple wants to change the way you pay for things. Credit card companies are embracing its new mobile payment system as a boost to security, but analysts say Apple could disrupt the payments industry.

Apple CEO Tim Cook announces the Apple Watch on Tuesday in Cupertino, Calif. The long-awaited smart watch comes in two sizes and requires an iPhone.

Is Amazon's Failed Phone A Cautionary Tale?

10:07am September 15, 2014

by Aarti Shahani

While Apple unveils a futuristic new smart watch, Amazon slashes prices on its smartphone for shoppers. Both companies are searching for the innovation sweet spot in mobile.

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Music & Culture

Apple's U2 Album Promotion Backfires

9:29am September 15, 2014

by Nathan Rott

U2 and Apple teamed up for what Apple's CEO called, "the largest album release of all time." They released U2's album, Songs of Innocence, for free to everyone with an iTunes account.

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Tech Week: The Internet 'Slowdown' And Apple's New Crop

10:57am September 13, 2014

by Elise Hu

In our weekly roundup, the battle against big cable showed up on many of our favorite websites. And Apple's new mobile payment system and watch announcement made it a big week for tech news.

Education

College Program Helps Adults Cross the Digital Divide

4:39pm September 12, 2014

Forsyth Technical Community College offers training on computer skills like writing emails and using the internet.

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National

Court Documents Show How NSA Leaned On Yahoo, How Yahoo Fought Back

9:00am September 12, 2014

by Robert Siegel

Newly released court documents reveal details of a battle between Yahoo and the Obama administration. The government pressured Yahoo to disclose some users' data for a secret NSA surveillance program.

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National

Airline Social Media 'Command Centers' Direct Complaint Traffic

6:29pm September 10, 2014

by Lauren Silverman

Southwest Airlines has joined a growing number of airlines that are hiring social media "first responders" to help with customer relations.

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National

Government To Drop Background Check Firm USIS

2:59pm September 10, 2014

by Scott Neuman

The Falls Church, Va.-based private contractor conducts most of the government's background checks and was the target of a cyberattack last month that breached thousands of personnel files.