Officials push for harsher punishments in Airtag crimes
Airtags have proved to become useful for helping you find your keys, your phone and even your children if you're in a crowded place, such as a theme park. But experts are warning that some people are using the technology to illegally track others. Lawmakers are now fighting for tougher punishments for these crimes.
Trump to review potential deals for TikTok on Wednesday
President Trump is meeting with top officials to explore potential buyers for TikTok, with a national ban at stake. Here's what's at risk.
Elon Musk sells X to his own AI company xAI in $33 billion stock deal
Elon Musk has sold X, formerly Twitter, to his AI company xAI in a $33 billion all-stock deal, signaling deeper integration between artificial intelligence and the social media platform.
Who spends the most time online? South Africa and Brazil — See where US ranks
A new report shows that people in South Africa and Brazil spent the most time online in 2024, while the U.S. ranked above average. Japan, surprisingly, landed at the bottom of the list.
Signal issues statement after Trump administration chat leak: 'Gold standard'
As reports continue to come out about the Trump administration’s use of Signal, the company issued a statement to clear the air, saying its software is "the gold standard for private, secure communications."
AI-powered ticket for wrongful violation voided after FOX 35 intervention
Ray Shover was wrongfully ticketed by an AI-powered camera for passing a stopped school bus in Miami-Dade, despite not being in the area. FOX 35's investigation led to the ticket being voided by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
How Tesla 'sentry mode' busts attackers, and how owners can enable it
Tesla security has been spotlighted after recent incidents targeting the vehicles, showrooms, storage lots and charging stations.
Was Instagram down? Users reported outage issues on Thursday
Instagram appeared to be down for many users on Thursday. Here's what we know.
Medusa ransomware: CISA issues email security warning
Cyber security officials are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme.
Snapchat briefly goes down for users, according to Downdetector
Snapchat users reported outages on Thursday night, with Downdetector showing a spike in issues and complaints surfacing on social media.
New fact-checks coming to Facebook: Here's when
Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.
Facebook whistleblower barred from promoting new tell-all book
A former Facebook executive released a tell-all book about her “critical years” at Facebook/Meta, but an arbitrator has blocked her from promoting it.
'Gentech Education' co-founders join FOX 35
"Gentech Education" co-founders Noh Goering, Arya Malekjahani and Arhan Sethi join FOX 35 to discuss their mission of helping senior citizens to better understand technology. The three co-founders attend Crooms Academy Of Information Technology in Sanford and also are dual-enrolled at Seminole State College.
Another TikTok ban looms as Trump says a deal is coming—here’s what could happen next
With an April 5 deadline looming, TikTok could be sold, banned again, or given another extension. Here’s what’s at stake.
Is X down? Elon Musk claims ‘massive cyberattack’
Elon Musk said Monday that his social media platform X was hit with a cyberattack.
Trump, DHS launch new self-deportation app CBP Home
The Trump administration has introduced the CBP Home app, a new platform designed to help people in the U.S. illegally self-deport.
YouTuber Andrew Cross dies a month after car crash
The popular content creator known as the “Desert Drifter" had a large following of subscribers on YouTube.
Remember Digg? Its founders are bringing it back, with AI's help
Digg, a news site that popularized up- and down-votes online, is making a comeback over 20 years after it launched, with the help of AI and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
What is telephobia? Why Gen Z, teens aren't picking up the phone
The most popular reason adults across all ages did not like to answer the phone was concerns over scammers or spam calls.