Videos: Zuckerberg grilled, stands and apologizes during child safety hearing before Senate
The Meta CEO faced scathing questioning regarding Facebook and Instagram oversight and reporting of explicit content involving children
Deepfake: What is it, and why is it so dangerous?
Deepfake has been a topic of discussion in recent weeks, especially following incidents that involved well-known Americans. Here's what to know about deepfakes, and the various dangers it can pose to society.
Elon Musk says first human patient received Neuralink brain implant and is recovering well
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said the first human to receive a Neuralink cybernetic implant did so on Sunday and is recovering well.
Layoff list: Major tech companies that have cut jobs so far in 2024
More than 20,000 jobs have already been shed in the tech industry just three weeks into the new year, according to one layoff tracking site.
Taylor Swift AI-generated explicit photos spark outrage
Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Taylor Swift began circulating widely this week on the social media platform X.
Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
Gov. DeSantis announces semiconductor manufacturing initiatives during Central Florida visit
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Kissimmee on Friday to address the state's efforts to ramp up semiconductor manufacturing.
Controversial Florida bill banning teens on social media prompts public, professional scrutiny
First Amendment Attorneys have an issue with HB 1. They say limiting what teenagers can say and where they can say it is a problem.
Apple opening iPhones to other app stores, but only in Europe
Apple will allow some iPhone users to access separate, non-Apple app stores, the company announced Thursday in response to European regulations meant to give consumers more choices.
Florida House passes social media ban bill for teens: Read the proposal
A proposed bill in Florida would ban social media accounts for most teenagers -- and potentially fine social media companies thousands if they do not terminate or prevent young kids from opening accounts. Here's where you can read the proposed bill.
Social media bill approved by Florida House restricting use for kids
The Florida House on Wednesday passed a bill that seeks to prevent children under age 16 from having social media accounts.
Ring will stop allowing police request doorbell camera footage from users
Amazon-owned Ring will stop allowing police departments to request doorbell camera footage from users.
Mark Zuckerberg plans to build advanced AI, worrying experts
The Meta CEO said on social media that he wants to make the new AI tools available to everyone.
High school newspaper sparks police investigation into Instagram sextortion scheme targeting students
A Colorado high school newspaper uncovered a revenge porn scheme involving multiple Instagram accounts that have been asking students for money to view or remove explicit photos of them.
Controversial tech company quietly deletes ban on 'military' use from terms of service
OpenAI previously banned use of its tech for 'weapons development, military and warfare'
Google launches new 'Circle to Search' tool – Here's how it works
Google said its new “Circle to Search" feature is launching this month, but only on certain smartphones.
The tween skincare market is booming, thanks to social media
America’s youngest generation, Gen Alpha, are the most plugged-in consumers, and skincare companies have taken notice.
Mom films Panera drive-thru refusing her order due to ‘screaming’ kid: Internet moms side with Panera worker
'Yeah as a mom of 3, I'm with the Panera guy,' one user commented on the video.
Florida House ready to pass social media restrictions
The Florida House is poised to pass a bill aimed at preventing children under age 16 from using social media, as parts of the tech industry argue the measure could be unconstitutional and create data privacy concerns.
Can you ditch your cellphone for an entire month? This company will pay thousands if you do
Siggi's, the New York-based yogurt company, is offering big bucks if you do a digital detox