Microsoft and Amazon call on Congress to regulate facial recognition tech

Jun 17, 2020

Some of the biggest companies in the world are pulling their facial recognition technologies from law enforcement agencies across the country. Amazon (AMZN), IBM (IBM), and Microsoft (MSFT) have said that they will either put a moratorium on the use of their technology by police — or are completely exiting the field citing human rights […]

5 Father’s Day tech gifts: Tech Support

Jun 12, 2020

Welcome to Tech Support, a segment where I, Dan Howley, serve as your intrepid guide through the sometimes confusing, often frustrating, world of personal technology. Here, I answer all of your most pressing questions about the various gizmos, gadgets, and services...

‘Not enough’ progress on diversity in the tech industry

Jun 11, 2020

Michael Dell, the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies (DELL), told Yahoo Finance on Tuesday that the tech industry has failed to adequately address the lack of diversity in its workforce. “While there’s been some progress,” he says. “It’s not enough.” The...

What’s next for office tech as Americans return to work

Jun 6, 2020

Fueled by increased demand for its notebooks from the current stay-at-home environment, tech giant Dell’s (DELL) Q1 earnings topped expectations, while video conferencing software like (ZM) and Cisco’s (CSCO) WebEx have also seen a dramatic increase due to the...