Jawbone again sues Fitbit, this time claiming patent infringement
Jawbone has filed its second lawsuit against Fitbit in less than two weeks, claiming its activity tracking products infringe several of Jawbone's patents.
Stories by Zach Miners
Get ready for more buy buttons on Facebook
When you're not liking your friends' photos on Facebook, you're likely to soon have more opportunities to buy stuff.
Twitter, to curb abuse, lets users share block lists
Twitter, to reduce abusive content on its site, is letting users share lists of the people they block, so they can more easily silence those account holders on their own profiles.
Instagram cleans up its desktop site, enlarging photos
Instagram is changing the look of its photo-sharing site on the desktop, streamlining the display of people's photos while also enlarging them.
Brace yourself for videos on Apple Watch
No screen, apparently, is too small for video, even the one on Apple's Watch.
Facebook letting more stores ping your phone when you're inside
You might find yourself browsing more than the shelves at your local store, if Facebook knows you're there. It's expanding a location-aware program that will let businesses pop information into the top of your news feed.
PayPal users may get break on unsolicited robocalls, texts
After a backlash from critics, PayPal seems to be reconsidering a plan to give itself unilateral permission to ping its users with robocalls and text messages.
Facebook's lean Android app is less than 1MB in size
Facebook has released a stripped down version of its Android app aimed at growing its service in developing countries and other areas with poor connectivity.
New Airbnb tool helps hosts figure out how much to charge
Roughly half a million people now stay in AirBnB accommodations worldwide each night, double the number from a year ago. But a big question AirBnB hosts wrestle with is how much they should charge their guests.
Uber CEO admits company is not perfect
Uber has made enemies in the five years its cars have been on the road. Safety concerns have sparked lawsuits from regulators, its data collection practices have landed it in hot water, and CEO Travis Kalanick can’t seem to shake his spoiled brat image.
Jay Z tries to grow Tidal with a desktop app
Tidal, the paid music streaming service owned by artist and businessman Jay Z, can now be accessed via a desktop app.
This startup promises a better way to buy or sell a used car
Who wants to buy a used car through eBay or Craigslist, when you need a mechanic to inspect it? Buying through a dealer can also be intimidating and expensive, with sales reps often having unclear agendas.
Google-backed Magic Leap opens up to third-party developers
Magic Leap, the mysterious startup backed by Google that is developing a headset for augmented reality, wants outside help to create content for its device.
Pinterest turns its feed into a store with 'buyable pins'
Pinterest, whose site is used by many to bookmark desired retail items, will now let its users buy those items directly from its site.
How you might get food delivered through Pinterest
When you search for a recipe on Pinterest, the results soon might include a way to have the ingredients delivered to your door within 45 minutes.