Meta Verified: Facebook, Instagram testing paid service for verified accounts
Previously, Meta’s blue badges were free and reserved for notable public figures or businesses.
GOP subpoenas Apple, Meta, other tech CEOs in censorship probe
Subpoenas have been sent to the chief executives of the five largest tech companies as congressional Republicans moved to investigate what they assert is widespread corporate censorship of conservative voices House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan issued the subpoenas Wednesday as the latest in a series of escalations by a party that has long promised to investigate Big Tech’s content moderation.
TikTok challenge resulting in stolen cars, fatalities forces Hyundai, Kia to roll out anti-theft software
The updates are free for millions of vehicles that are missing a key anti-theft device, an issue that was exploited on social media and led to rampant theft of the cars.
Ohio lawmakers propose law requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to use social media
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's proposal names YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, but it would apply broadly, to any online website, service, product or feature that requires consumer consent to register. It would not apply to “e-commerce” or “online shopping.”
T-Mobile users experience service outages across US, reports say
Numerous posts by T-mobile users said their service had been changed to "SOS mode," meaning they were not directly connected to a network but could still make emergency calls.
Google expanding misinformation 'prebunking' campaign in Europe
Last year, Google tested the idea in Europe by airing short advertisement-length videos explaining how misinformation can trick the brain. "Prebunking" primes a person's critical thinking skills to make them more resistant to false claims.
Farmers could bypass manufacturers to repair own equipment in bill proposal
The manufacturers argue that changing the current practice with this type of legislation would force companies to expose trade secrets.
Bill Gates says ChatGPT will 'change the world,' make jobs more efficient
Bill Gates says generative artificial intelligence pioneered by ChatGPT could fundamentally change the world
Twitter changes could disrupt extreme weather alert tweets for millions
The NWS is aware of possible Twitter disruption but said the public should always have multiple means for receiving weather information and alerts.
Apple crash detection software triggers fake 911 calls
Apple says updates have been made to the software, but some ski resort first responders say more needs to be done
'Tweet limit': Twitter scrambles as many unable to post
Many Twitter users have found themselves unable to tweet, follow accounts or access their direct messages as the Elon Musk-owned platform experienced a slew of widespread technical problems.
‘More words’: Twitter Blue customers can now post longer tweets
The social media company has expanded the character limit to 4,000 for blue subscribers.
eBay, Zoom to cut more jobs
EBay and Zoom are announcing layoffs, continuing a trend seen at other tech companies.
Heard of ChatGPT? Google just unveiled Bard, a rival to the popular AI chatbot
Google’s chatbot is supposed to be able to explain complex subjects such as outer space discoveries in terms simple enough for a child to understand.
Dangerous social media challenge involves gel pellet guns
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Department says a dangerous social media challenge involving a popular toy gun is happening throughout the county.
Black Orlando Tech aka B.O.T. supports minorities in tech industry
The organization Black Orlando Tech - also known as B.O.T. - was started back in 2016. The driving vision is to expose at least 10,000 people to the Tech Industry by 2025.
'Fly Eagles Fly': Amazon's Alexa predicts Philadelphia Eagles will win Super Bowl LVII
The Amazon voice assistant heard in homes across the nation has spoken, and she is predicting that the Philadelphia Eagles will defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl this Sunday.
AP fact check: Egg shortage breeds chicken-feed conspiracies
Amid high egg prices, some social media users are claiming that common chicken feed products are preventing their own hens from laying eggs. But poultry experts say there’s no evidence for such claims.
Dell to cut 6,650 jobs amid diminishing demand for company's computers
The 6,650 jobs cut is about 5% of Dell's global workforce.
Watch: Magnetic, ‘soft’ robot can go from solid to liquid, escape cage
Video of the robot shows it transform from a solid, robot-looking object in a cage to what appears as a liquid seeping through the cage bars.