Data Leaked on Web for Months
A software bug at a widely used internet-service provider leaked sensitive data for months, potentially creating security headaches for thousands of its corporate customers.
Bigscreen Takes Aim at Social VR
The Andreessen Horowitz-backed startup is developing its software for sharing computer screens and socializing in virtual reality, which could find an audience in office conferences or other meeting places.
Acting SEC Chief Calls for Expanded Access to Startups, Private Deals
The SEC should allow more investors to buy stakes in closely held startups such as Uber, Airbnb and Lyft, the agency’s chairman said.
Scandal-Struck Samsung Tightens Donations Policy
Samsung Electronics, facing bribery allegations tied to a political-corruption scandal, said it will create a committee to review donations and be more open about when it gives money.
The A-hed
What’s the Latest Buzz in Electric Cars? Speed, Baby!
Tesla and other startups are taking a page from the muscle-car era as they do battle for the best acceleration times—and to kill the notion that electric cars are wimpy, pear-shaped green machines; ‘I want my Mommy’ 77
Alphabet’s Waymo Sues Uber Over Self-Driving Car Secrets
Google parent Alphabet’s heated rivalry with Uber over self-driving cars has spilled into the courthouse, after the internet giant sued the ride-hailing company for allegedly stealing trade secrets to jump-start its own autonomous vehicle program.
Personal Technology
Joanna Stern
How to Safely Clean Your Dirty, Disgusting Smartphone
That smartphone in your hand? Oh, it just has 10x more germs per square inch than a public toilet seat. You should give your phone a good cleaning at least once a week. Grab some of these household items and clean your phone the safe way. 67
Geoffrey Fowler
The TV Is Hard to Hear—but You Can Fix That
Ultra-thin TVs, inconsistent streaming boxes and overly cinematic TV series leave many asking, “What did they say?” Geoffrey A. Fowler shares how to make TV voices clearer. 127
Personal Technology
BeatsX Review: If Apple’s AirPods Aren’t Your Thing
The Apple-designed wireless earbuds connect easily to iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches and are comfortable to wear, says Nathan Olivarez-Giles.
WhatsApp Adds Snapchat-Like Story Feature Called Status
WhatsApp’s 1.2 billion users will soon find a new feature that looks like it came straight from Snapchat. The Status tool will let people share photos, videos and animated GIFs with friends, all of which will disappear after 24 hours.
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Snap Tries to Jump-Start Spectacles’ Sales as Novelty Fades
As the company behind the popular messaging app Snapchat begins marketing its initial public offering this week, it will need to ensure its other product doesn’t become an afterthought.
Fundraising as a Female Founder
Lynn Perkins of UrbanSitter sees signs of change as she works with the next generation of women heading startups.
Verizon, a Century-Old Company, Sets Its Sights on Millennials
Diego Scotti, chief marketing officer, on transforming—and sometimes even scrapping—a brand name.
How to Get Venture Capital to Places Left Behind
Steve Case says people outside Silicon Valley feel left out and left behind. He has a plan to change that.
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