TikTok, social media trends push performance crimes into US spotlight
A rise in thefts of Hyundais and Kias is linked to viral videos posted to TikTok and other social media platforms that teach people how to exploit a security weakness to steal the cars.
Venmo for teens: Social payment app officially available for those 13 and up
Although many already use it, teens are now officially allowed to open a Venmo account with their parent's permission.
Instagram down? Outage reported by more than 100,000 users
No, it's not your selfie that's the problem. More than 100,000 Instagram users are having trouble accessing the app.
Instagram back online after temporary outage: 'Sorry for the trouble'
The company did not specify what caused the outage.
IT employee sues boss after mistaking his initials for lewd reference, email abbreviations for sexual advances
The tribunal said the email was a "genuine request for information" and did not insinuate a wanted a sexual relationship.
Meta Platforms' Instagram reportedly has Twitter competitor app in the works
Instagram reportedly has a new app in the pipeline with similarities to Twitter.
Bezos' Blue Origin wins NASA contract to build lunar landers for moonwalkers
It will be used to transport astronauts to the lunar surface as early as 2029, following a pair of crew landings by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
These companion robots can help people with dementia find lost phones, keys
Researchers say they hope the technology could someday be used by anyone who frequently loses things, not just those with dementia.
A proposed $5 billion man-made ‘moon’ could be Dubai’s next big thing
An entrepreneur wants to build a 900-foot replica of the moon in Dubai. The city-state is already home to the world’s tallest building and other architectural wonders.
ChatGPT is now a smartphone app on iPhones
The free ChatGPT app became available on iPhones and iPads in the U.S. on Thursday and will later be coming to Android devices.
Titanic: New 3D scans 'rewrite everything we know' about ill-fated voyage
Scientists have created a "digital twin" of the Titanic's wreckage, showing stunning details never seen before.
Wendy's to test underground robot delivery for mobile orders
Instead of requiring employees to bring out mobile food orders, the robotic system is designed to transport the orders underground "in seconds," the fast food chain said.
Montana becomes 1st state to ban TikTok
Montana has become the first state to completely ban TikTok.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes must pay $452 million restitution bill, surrender soon
A judge ordered Elizabeth Holmes to pay $452 million in restitution to the victims of her crimes.
iPhone will soon be able to replicate your voice after just 15 minutes of training
Apple said the new features were "designed to support millions of people globally who are unable to speak or who have lost their speech over time."
Missouri teacher resigns after using racial slur; student who recorded it suspended
A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.
Study: YouTube recommendations send violent and graphic videos to young children
YouTube is great at sending users videos that it thinks they'll like based on their interests. But new research shows that the site's powerful algorithms can also flood young users with violent and disturbing content.
ChatGPT's chief says AI should be regulated by a US or global agency
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified at a hearing saying that he supported the formation of an agency that would license the most powerful AI systems and have the authority to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Free Telly TV sign-up: Why this new company wants to give you a free 55-inch TV
Who's paying for a Telly TV? Advertisers. And Telly is asking for something from you in return, too – your data. Here’s how it all works.
Young people would give up their right to vote before the right to post, study finds
A recent survey finds that most young Americans would prioritize social media use over heading to the polls.