The world is decidedly less trusting of tech companies and their mysterious motives in recent years, and who could blame them? Between what feels like daily security breaches and nefarious data mining techniques, the average user is looking for a new way to interact online. With DuckDuckGo reaching this milestone, it’s safe to say that the digital landscape is getting a lot safer for everyday users. This milestone shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that is familiar with DuckDuckGo, which has seen steady growth in recent years given the increasingly problematic practices of the tech industry as a whole....

The social network will become a privately held company after Twitter officially announced the deal on Monday afternoon. Musk, a business magnate and the CEO of both SpaceX and Tesla, Inc, will pay $54.20 per share in cash. The news comes after an extended news cycle surrounding Musk’s efforts to gain a measure of control over Twitter, initially through acquiring a 9.2 percent stake and potentially gaining a seat on the board....

The move will see organizations share information more readily in an attempt to flag potentially untrue news stories, as well as collaborate on ways to display information- such as voting details- to avoid confusion. While some partner groups already have internal solutions to tackle fake news, it’s hoped that this new project will produce a more consistent model that can be followed and easily understood by users. Here’s how the new partners will deal with deception....

Instagram’s photo sharing app will stay relatively independent and retain many of its features: “We need to be mindful about keeping and building on Instagram’s strengths and features rather than just trying to integrate everything into Facebook,” Mark Zuckerberg posted on Facebook. He noted that while Facebook focuses on sharing photos with friends and family, Instagram will help you share photos based on interests. Zuckerberg continued: Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom reiterated a similar message: “These and many other features are important parts of the Instagram experience and we understand that....

The report confirms that the recently established BlackCat group are typically requesting ransom payments of several million dollars, and are carrying out their attacks using Rust, a highly advanced coding language. The FLASH warning – which is one of a series of reports the FBI is making about the rise of ransomware cases – highlights the need for business vigilance in the face of increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. FBI Issues a ‘FLASH Alert’ About BlackCat Ransomware BlackCat, also known as ALPHV, are a ransomware family that have previously been linked to the defunct RaaS groups BlackMatter, DarkSide, and REvil....

Together with Consumer Technology Association (CTA) we’re offering a wide range of mentorship tracks with everything from one-on-one attention to group advice from tech leaders, experts, investors and influencers in industries that coincide with your particular niche and stage of startup. Mentor 1:1 Sessions Getting one-on-one attention is nearly impossible in the startup world. Founders, CEOs, investors and directors of employees are always moving a mile a minute and rarely have time to sit down and talk shop....

That’s right, fintech company Simply Wall St has acquired Capp.io, an Atlanta, GA-based startup that analyzes stock data in the US. The move was an obvious choice for Simply Wall St, as they have reportedly been keeping an eye on the startup for a while, citing their mission and values as a perfect fit. This marks the first acquisition for the tech startup and, if they have their way, it will not be their last....

While the renderings haven’t quite reached the level of traditional hyperrealism artists, the creations are being held up, quite rightly, as an example of what can be created using the engine. When the Unreal Engine 4 was released as a gaming platform, it was said that “The greatest change that has been observed in UE4 is its capability to blur the divide between programmers, artists and designers.” By taking the fundamental tools and opening them up to the creativity and skills of a wider audience, UE4 has begun to harness the collective power of it users and audience....

According to TodayTix cofounder and chairman Brian Fenty, about 20 percent of theater tickets on Broadway go unsold and almost 30 percent go unsold in the West End. The company’s expansion into London marks a huge, untapped market – a market where tourists spend approximately $8.4 billion each year on the UK’s performing arts (for comparison, the United States’s theater industry brings in about $12.3 billion, with Broadway shows alone bringing in $1....

The organization, which has been around for more than 100 years, has recently added a batch of new accomplishments recognized by their merit badge program. So what kind of badges are they adding? Oh, nothing too special, just 23 badges that focus on promoting girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The need for this kind of promotion is more than obvious. While women overall hold a 47 percent stake in the labor force, they only hold 24....

In an ever-evolving online landscape, phishing scams have become an all-too-common occurrence for everyday users. In fact, phishing attacks have risen substantially in the last year, and show no sign of subsiding given their effectiveness at infiltrating secure networks and systems. Fortunately, Google is trying to do something about it by expanding its warning system to its family of apps to guarantee no one falls for one of these far-from-harmless scams....

The first tool is called the “Last Mile Fleet Solution” and uses Google Maps to guide delivery drivers through the steps needed to reach their customers. The second tool, “Routing API,” is part of Google Cloud and allows a manager to plan routes for an entire fleet of delivery vehicles. Last Mile Fleet Solution is in public preview now for companies that manage or own a delivery fleet, while the Routing API will roll out in Q2....

Suspicious apps have become one of many problems plaguing online users when it comes to security. Malware, spyware, and ransomware have all been found hidden in innocuous apps found throughout the internet, and the Play Store and App Store have both had trouble keeping up. Fortunately, Google is finally taking action against this suspicious app, slyly named ToTok, and has removed it from the Play Store. What Is ToTok? ToTok gained some serious traction a few months ago, attracting 7....

The news comes from Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), and they seem to have the issue in hand: That 1.6 million emails represents a 99.6% decrease in the volume of related phishing emails in Gmail. It’s another peek into the security threats we all face over the internet. The scams aren’t always trying to sell you bad cryptocurrencies, but they’re always trying to steal your personal data. How the Scam Works The short story here is that you’re likely safe: Its phishing emails are customized and aimed at YouTubers....

Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft have had what amounts to a stranglehold on the gaming industry for the last few decades. The Xbox and Playstation consoles have inspired one of the most significant consumer rivalry in history, and Nintendo has happily held its role as the unique, third wheel innovator, particularly with the success of the Nintendo Switch. Subsequently, even with the impressive reach and influence of Google, are we really expected to believe that the tech giant can elbow their way into this tightly-knit threesome with what they announced today?...

The legacy of people like Steve Jobs and the inspiring lives of tech greats like Bill Gates, Tim Berners-Lee and many others are helping mankind to take great leaps forward. They shower humanity with innovations that continue to bring an incremental change in the society. Following are some inspirational quotes and saying from the greatest techies of all times that not only created a huge impact on technology, but also changed our lives forever....

“We have been planning our entrance into this market for the last year,” says Healthbox founder and CEO, Nina Nashif. “Nashville is the Silicon Valley of healthcare and the best place for us as we continue to expand the breadth and depth of our community.” Healthcare is the largest and fastest growing sector in Nashville, contributing nearly $30 billion to the area’s economy. Known for its presence in hospital management and services, the city is home to 31 hospitals and more than 250 healthcare companies....

Din finds himself as Chief Medical Information Officer and the leader of the FraudCop team. He was responsible for the initial development of the algorithms currently used in the background of FraudCop, and his day-to-day consists of innovating development through advanced healthcare data analytic and business intelligence solutions. Din has optimized FraudCop for ultimate ease of use, thus allowing any of their big0name customers to tap into unprecedented analytics for fraud prevention with three simple steps: load claim data, run the program, and assign investigators to recover possible discovered losses....

My brother and I have always had a tenuous relationship. He’s a few years younger than me, 23 now, and let’s just say we’re very different people. After we got over the fighting and slapping each other phase when we were young, we didn’t have much left to talk about. I’ve always been the serious, “boring,” studious one; he’s more fun-loving, rebellious, and bored by most things. When I visited home in March, my brother encouraged me to download Snapchat....

It’s time for a revolution: The next generation of robotics will finally be able to overcome the challenges that have led to those manual labor bottlenecks, and Soft Robotics is leading the charge. At the Innovate Celebrate 2017 event, Soft Robotic’s Chief Business Officer, Sub Datta, spoke to TechCo’s CEO Frank Gruber about his approach, the challenges that his team overcame, and just how tough a time the average robot has picking up marshmallows....