Technology

What is Threads? Meta's new app that's taking on Twitter

Threads is billed as a “text-based conversation app" that is linked to Instagram, with the listing teasing a Twitter-like microblogging experience.

July 4, 2023 9:44am EDT

Apple to shut down My Photo Stream: Here’s how to save your photos

Photos stopped being uploaded to My Photo Stream as of June 26 and everything in that album that has not been saved will be deleted when the service ends on July 26.

July 3, 2023 3:58pm EDT

ChatGPT officiates Colorado wedding for Army soldier and bride before deployment

ChatGPT has landed a new job title on its resume: wedding officiant.

July 3, 2023 2:24pm EDT

Elon Musk hands down Twitter restrictions amid global outages

The new Twitter restrictions came at the same time as widespread outages for users left them unable to access the platform.

July 1, 2023 7:05pm EDT

5G wireless signals could disrupt air travel this holiday weekend

Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week could face a new source of disruptions starting Saturday, when wireless providers are expected to power up new 5G systems near major airports.

July 1, 2023 9:28am EDT

Bose recalling 884K speakers over potential fire risk

The recall of the 884,000 bass modules stems from the potential fire hazard that could arise if electrical parts inside them fail, according to an alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). It was announced on Thursday.

July 1, 2023 8:43am EDT

Apple is now the first publicly traded company valued at $3 trillion

Apple is now the first publicly traded company to close a trading day with a $3 trillion market value, marking another milestone for a technology juggernaut that has reshaped society with a line-up of products that churn out eye-popping profits.

June 30, 2023 5:16pm EDT

Social media influencer who faked Petaluma kidnapping gets 90 days in jail

A social media influencer has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for concocting a fake story about a Petaluma couple attempting to kidnap her children, prosecutors said.

June 29, 2023 6:11pm EDT

OpenAI, Microsoft face class-action suit over internet data use for AI models

OpenAI is the creator of the popular artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT.

June 29, 2023 5:02pm EDT

$300,000 flying car gets special certification from FAA

A flying car being developed for both roadways and vertical takeoff and landing capabilities is now one step closer to becoming a reality.

June 29, 2023 11:59am EDT

Tech experts outline the four ways AI could spiral into worldwide catastrophes

Tech experts published a paper outlining exactly how AI could spiral into chaos, and how to prevent such disasters.

June 28, 2023 7:59am EDT

Meta adds new parental supervision tools for Instagram, but is it enough?

The changes come as social media companies face scrutiny over how they impact teens' mental health. But the new features require teens — and parents — to opt-in, raising questions about its effectiveness.

June 27, 2023 10:43am EDT