More From Angela Moscaritolo
Apple
How to Fix the iOS 11.1 Glitch That Won't Let You Type the Letter 'i'
Apple offered a workaround until it's able to provide a fix in a future software update.
AOL
Say Farewell to AOL Instant Messenger
AIM, which launched as a standalone service in 1997, introduced many of us to the joys of internet chat for the first time.
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.
