Apps

Evan Greer, the artist behind the song “Surveillance Capitalism,” is calling on Spotify not to use a technology the app developer has patented – that would allow the app to use your recorded conversations to recommend songs and ads to you. In a statement to LX News, Spotify says it may not use the technology.

If you’re not yet eligible to get a vaccine in your area, you might still be hoping to get your shot by finding a leftover vaccine that would otherwise be thrown away by a pharmacy or provider in your area. Now there’s an app for that. Cyrus Massoumi created the app, called Dr. B, and joined LX News to explain...

Seven tech companies valued at $5 billion or more increased revenue by at least 100% last year, though they all face big questions in 2021.

Parents in National City say they woke up to find their 11-year-old daughter not in her bed. After a city-wide manhunt and rescue, the girl is now safe and police say the 20-year-old accused of taking her is in jail.

With infection rates rising in nearly two dozen ZIP codes, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has launched yet another tool in New York state’s ongoing battle against coronavirus. It’s a free contracting tracing app called COVID Alert NY that notifies users if they recently spent more than 10 minutes within 6 feet of someone who tests positive. A similar version came online…

NBC New York’s Katherine Creag reports.

While some people might have an elaborate New Year’s resolution ritual involving vision boards and intention-setting, others prefer to go the simpler route, like downloading an app. Luckily, there are tons of apps that are designed to help you reach your goals, whether you want to run a 5K, start meditating or learn a new language in the New Year. CNBC Make It found...