Technology November 2020

Amazon Opens Online Pharmacy

Amazon.com has opened an online pharmacy where customers can refill prescriptions and order medication for home delivery. Most insurance plans are accepted.

Technology November 2020

Social Media Vs Election Misinformation

Social media giants Facebook, Twitter and YouTube took action to counter election misinformation such as labeling posts as false or misleading. But were their efforts enough?

Technology November 2020

Pennsylvania: Online Misinformation Hot Spot

Battleground state Pennsylvania was the focus of misleading social media posts about voting. Misleading claims were shared thousands of times on Twitter and Facebook.

Technology October 2020

FBI: Ransomware Threatens Healthcare System

The criminal gang known as UNC1878 has been targeting the healthcare system with a strain of ransomware known as Ryuk. They lock up hospital information unless they are payed millions.

Technology October 2020

Justice Dept. Vs. Google

Google may soon be facing a lawsuit from the Justice Department that alleges the tech giant is harming consumers. States including Arkansas, Florida and Texas are joining the lawsuit.

Technology October 2020

Voter Beware: How To Avoid Election Mischief

PSAs from the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity agency are warning voters of possible election disruptions, including cyber threats to voting systems.

Technology September 2020

LULAC Moves 2021 Convention Online

LULAC is holding its 2021 convention online instead of an in-person gathering in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 2022 and 2023 conventions are still planned to be in-person.

Technology September 2020

USM Creates Free COVID Online Course

"Understanding the Pandemic: A COVID-19 Public Service Short Course" is a free, six-part, online course being offered by the University of Southern Mississippi.

Technology September 2020

US Bans WeChat, TikTok From App Stores

Citing data privacy and national security concerns, the U.S. is banning TikTok and WeChat from app stores. This follows a deal between TikTok and California tech giant Oracle.

Technology September 2020

1,700 Students, Faculty Personal Info Exposed

A computer breach at OSU exposed the personal info of students and faculty, including their names, OSU email addresses and in some cases personal mailing addresses and phone numbers.

Technology August 2020

Teacher Develops Coronavirus Screening App

A Rhode Island teacher has created a questionnaire-based app for screening for COVID-19. The app includes questions provided by the state Department of Health.

Technology July 2020

Will Big Tech Be Broken Up?

Will Big Tech Be Broken Up? Although the House Judiciary subcommittee got to grill the CEOs of Facebook, Amazon, Google and Apple, the results of the hearing are open to interpretation.