Technology

Google Duplex, Google’s AI-powered reservation service, still relies on people working in call centers to ensure that the technology functions correctly, according to a recent report from the New York Times. While the service is advertised as an automated process …

Apple’s “Auto Unlock” feature allows you to unlock your Mac using your Apple Watch. To set up “Auto Unlock” you must have a compatible Apple Watch and Mac signed into the same iCloud account, with two-factor authentication enabled. You can then …

A widely cited survey indicated that 20% of HBO Now subscribers said they would cancel if a “specific program” ended, which could seem like terrible news for the network after the finale of “Game of Thrones.” But industry analysts say …

Deutsche Bank released its annual “Mapping the World’s Prices” report earlier this month. The bank analyzed how much the prices of an iPhone XS varies across the globe.  The popular smartphone costs the most in Brazil, Turkey, and Argentina. Visit …

To change your Mac account’s username, you’ll need an additional admin account on your Mac. If you don’t have one, you’ll have to create one before changing your username. First, you must rename the home folder that contains all of …

Tesla shares fell to a 2 1/2-year low on Wednesday after two Wall Street analysts released scathing reports about the state of the electric-car maker. Citi cut its price target while Bank of America Merrill Lynch said the company’s losses …

Investors are pouring money into consumer cannabis startups. While it’s still early innings, investors are trying to figure out which brands will take off and capture significant market share. We asked some of the top cannabis investors to pick out …

Staggering rent prices in Mountain View, California have forced some residents out of apartments or houses and into more temporary dwellings, like vans or RVs. Resentment from local homeowners has risen as the number of vehicles lining the streets continues …

In a private call with clients, Morgan Stanley analyst and Tesla perma bull Adam Jonas painted a bleak picture for the company he’s been touting for so long. Jonas sees Tesla floundering under its debt load now that it’s no …

Two shareholder proposals about Amazon’s controversial facial recognition technology were voted down at the company’s shareholder meeting on Wednesday. One proposal would have prevented the Seattle tech giant from selling the software to government agencies. The decision comes after civil …