India asks telecoms to explore blocking Facebook, WhatsApp – CNET

The push comes after lynchings and beatings prompted by false WhatsApp messages.

West Virginia to pioneer mobile phone voting in midterm elections – CNET

The Voatz app is designed for troops serving abroad and uses blockchain tech.

China beating US in race for 5G wireless, economic gains, says report – CNET

The US has been outspent by $24 billion since 2015.

Uber drivers in Australia log off to protest upfront pricing, pooling – CNET

A lobby group says the features shortchange drivers.

Facebook bans Alex Jones, Infowars pages over violence, hate speech – CNET

The social network's ban comes after a 30-day suspension in late July that Jones was able…

Huawei faces cybersecurity questions after UK finds ‘shortcomings’ – CNET

The Chinese company's use of aging US software may expose the UK's telecoms to hacking.

John McAfee’s ‘unhackable’ crypto-wallet allegedly hacked in a week – CNET

A hacker says McAfee and Bitfi won't pay the $250,000 bounty, but they disagree that the…

Google Maps location sharing adds phone battery status – CNET

Now people can see that your battery might die while they're looking for you.