WhatsApp co-founder: ‘I sold my users’ privacy’ with Facebook acquisition – CNET

Brian Acton had also tweeted in March that users should "#deletefacebook," as the social network dealt…

Ex-Google employee calls for more transparency about China search project – CNET

In an open letter to lawmakers, an employee who quit over a secretive project called Dragonfly…

Google revamps search engine with Discover news feed and activity cards – CNET

The internet giant made the announcements during an event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Google…

Google warns US senators of foreign hackers targeting their Gmail accounts – CNET

The warnings could bring more scrutiny of Google in Washington.

Amazon’s Alexa Hunches will remind you to lock your door at night – CNET

The ecommerce giant is trying to make Alexa more predictive.

Facebook’s new Dating service is ready to take on Tinder – CNET

The social network, still grappling with how it handles users' privacy, is getting ready to find…

Facebook is setting up a ‘war room’ ahead of Brazil and US elections – CNET

The social network also says it removed almost 1.3 billion fake accounts between October and March.

Google employees are reportedly resigning over China search efforts – CNET

The resignations follow a protest from over 1,000 Googlers last month over the project, codenamed Dragonfly.

Google’s Sergey Brin calls 2016 election ‘offensive’ in leaked video – CNET

Remarks by the search giant's leadership may draw more scrutiny from conservatives, who accuse the company…

Facebook’s new Rosetta AI system helps detect hate speech – CNET

It should come in handy as the social network faces increased scrutiny over content moderation.