About Michael Kan
Michael has been a PCMag reporter since October 2017. He previously covered tech news in China from 2010 to 2015, before moving to San Francisco to write about cybersecurity.
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Google
Google Dissolves AI Advisory Board Amid Employee Protest
They were protesting the appointment of conservative think tank president Kay Cole James to the advisory council over her alleged 'anti-trans, anti-LGBTQ' views.
Travel
New TSA Scanning Tech Will Let You Keep Laptops in Your Bag
The Transportation Security Administration will start installing the new X-ray scanning systems in U.S. airports this summer.
Apple
U.S. Trade Judge Calls for Import Ban on Certain iPhones
The initial ruling from the U.S. International Trade Commission found that Apple had infringed on a Qualcomm patent. However, the ruling could be reversed by the commission, appealed by Apple, and even vetoed by President Donald Trump.
Gaming
Stadia, Google's Cloud Gaming Service, Launches Later This Year
Google wants to make YouTube a centerpiece for accessing and sharing game streaming content.
Facebook
Facebook Pulls Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Ads on Breaking Up Social Network
'Curious why I think FB (Facebook) has too much power? Let's start with their ability to shut down a debate over whether FB has too much power,' the presidential candidate said in response to the political ad takedown.
Privacy Concerns
TikTok to Pay $5.7 Million Fine For Violating Children's Privacy Law
They failed to ask for parental consent when collecting the personal information from users under the age of 13.
Movies
Trolls Force Rotten Tomatoes to Limit Comments on New Movies
Internet users have been abusing the 'Want to See' feature to complain about the upcoming Captain Marvel movie, which features a female superhero.
YouTube
YouTube Kills 400 Channels For Hosting Pedophilic Comments
The company took action after a YouTube creator posted a video showing how pedophiles can use the platform to exchange contact details and links to child porn.
Nike
Faulty Update Bricks Nike 'Self-Lacing' Smart Shoes
Android users who bought the Nike Adapt BB are taking to the Google Play Store to complain. 'Broke my $350 shoes with a Nike update,' reads one review.
SpaceX
Elon Musk: Mars Trip Could Cost You Less Than $500K or Even $100K
The prices would be 'low enough that most people in advanced economies could sell their home on Earth and move to Mars if they want.'
Apple
FaceTime Bug Discovered by Teen, Reported a Week Ago
The teenager stumbled on the FaceTime bug ahead of a 'Fortnite' session.
China
China Blocks Microsoft's Bing, Despite Offering Censored Search
'We've confirmed that Bing is currently inaccessible in China and are engaged to determine next steps,' a Microsoft spokesperson said.
Google
Google Faces New Internal Protest Over Forced Arbitration
A group of Google workers wants the right to sue the company over workplace harassment and discrimination claims.
Data Security
Microsoft's Project Bali Seeks to Give You Control of Your Data
'With Project Bali, we propose a new personal data bank which puts users in control of all data collected about them,' the project's website says.
Cybersecurity
'Donald' Makes It on Annual Worst Passwords List
The President's first name came in as the 23rd most frequently used password, behind old favorites such as 'monkey' and 'qwerty.'