Apple
Apple Reportedly Budgets $1 Billion for Original Programming
That's about half of what HBO spent on content in 2016, and the same amount Amazon spent on programming in 2013, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Facebook
Maine Governor Sued for Deleting Facebook Comments
Paul LePage uses his Facebook page to perform government business, so blocking people who disagree with him 'constitutes ... government censorship,' the ACLU says.
Passwords
You Might Not Need Complex, Alphanumeric Passwords After All
NIST now recommends using long passphrases instead of complicated alphanumeric passwords, and only refreshing them if they've been breached.
Disney
What Does the 'Star Wars' Universe Smell Like? Head to Disney.
At Disney, a 'truly transformative experience' includes all the senses, so get ready.
Linkedin
LinkedIn Debuts Tinder-Like Mentor-Matching Service
If you and your potential mentor both think it's a match, you'll be able to chat with each other.
Facebook
Facebook to Demote Slow-Loading Stories on News Feed
The social giant said this change should allow people to 'spend more time reading the stories they find relevant,' and less time waiting for them to load.
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley: Human Trafficking Bill 'Overly Broad'
The bill would update the Communications Decency Act to 'ensure that websites that knowingly facilitate sex trafficking can be held liable.'
Technology
Ransomware Scams Have Raked in $25 Million
A study finds that ransomware now generates 'tens of millions' of dollars in revenue for criminals.
Elon Musk
Elon Musk Shows Off The Boring Company Car Elevator
The SpaceX and Tesla CO on Wednesday posted an Instagram video showing how his congestion-avoiding underground tunnel project is coming along.
Roomba
Roomba Is Mapping Your House to Make IoT Gadgets Smarter
With your permission, iRobot may sell maps of your home to third-party companies working on smart home devices.
Donald Trump
Trump: Apple to Build '3 Big Plants' in U.S.
Tim Cook 'promised me three big plants-big, big, big,' Trump tells The Wall Street Journal.
Adobe
Adobe Officially Killing Flash by the End of 2020
In just a few short years, Flash Player will be going away for good -- news that's probably music to the ears of IT security pros everywhere.
Robots
This Little Robot Finds Leaks in Water and Gas Pipes
A group of researchers from MIT have developed a small robot that can inspect water and gas pipes from the inside to locate leaks before they become a big problem.
Pokémon
Pokémon Go Fest Was a Disaster
Attendees -- some of whom traveled far distances to get there -- were met with widespread network problems, which prevented many from being able to play the game.
Amazon
Amazon Spark Is a Pinterest-Like Shopping Social Network
The new feature inside Amazon's iPhone app lets you follow specific categories and people, making it easy to buy things you find.
