TikTok blocked on University of Texas Wi-Fi and wired networks, devices
In a letter to students UT said, “The University of Texas at Austin is taking steps to comply with Governor Greg Abbott's Dec. 7 directive to all state agencies to eliminate the cybersecurity risks posed by TikTok.”
Best Buy-owned phone service faces angry customers after 3G network shutdown
Several Jitterbug phone users have been unable to make calls on their devices for a few days because of the shutdown. New phones are being offered to customers if their devices aren’t working.
Missed the holiday sales? Here’s the best time to buy a new TV
Didn’t have the strength to pull the trigger on a new TV during the most recent holiday season? Fear not, there are plenty of deals coming up for the next couple of months.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will take a 40% pay cut
Apple Inc. said in a regulatory filing that Cook’s target total compensation is $49 million for 2023.
University of Florida to students, staff: Delete TikTok app from your phone
The University of Florida is "strongly discouraging" students, faculty, and staff from using the popular social media app TikTok, citing the "growing concerns over security risks it poses."
This $3K self-driving stroller will turn your baby into a James Bond villain
The smart stroller is sure to turn your baby into something akin to a James Bond villain with high-tech features like environmental danger alerts, intelligent braking and 360-degree monitoring.
Amazon introduces Ring car camera for vehicles
The dual-facing camera sits on the vehicle’s dashboard and is designed to record when your car is in motion and when it’s turned off.
Andrew Tate: Romanian court upholds arrest of divisive influencer
The divisive social media personality and self-described misogynist was arrested on charges of human trafficking, rape and being part of an organized crime group.
CES 2023: AI smart collar aims to take the guesswork out of your dog’s health with real-time alerts
Cotons AI says the collar provides data previously only available in a vet's office.
Chick-fil-A urges customers to take action, investigates 'fraudulent activity' on mobile app accounts
'Chick-fil-A is committed to protecting our customer's data and we are working quickly to resolve the issue,' the company says.
Tesla of the sea? CES showcases electric hydrofoil boats
Flying cars and self-driving vehicles always get attention at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas, but this year electric recreational boats are making bigger waves.
The '10-second toothbrush' makes its debut in the US
The Y-Brush, a mouthguard-style toothbrush developed by a French company, comes with 35,000 soft nylon filaments that brush all the teeth simultaneously.
L’Oréal unveils 'smart' lipstick tool for people with limited hand, arm mobility
L’Oréal is also rolling out a makeup tool that brings augmented reality “painting” to your eyebrows.
Here's how to claim up to $400 from Apple's faulty keyboard settlement
The lawsuit, filed in 2022, alleges that MacBook laptops sold between those years contained defective keyboards, according to court documents.
Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
Gov. Evers to ban TikTok from state devices
Governor Tony Evers intends to issue an executive order banning TikTok from state devices.
Nearly 300 million email addresses leaked in recent Twitter data hack
A hacker was reportedly attempting to sell the data of hundreds of millions of users that was stolen in a Twitter breach.
Hyundai, Kia owners face threat of theft due to social media challenge
Kia and Hyundai owners across the country are fed up. This year some cities have seen a sharp rise in theft of these vehicles. In Minneapolis, police say it’s all because of a social media challenge.
Here's the top tech being unveiled at CES 2023
The Las Vegas show is getting back to normal after going completely virtual in 2021 and seeing a significant drop in 2022 attendance because of the pandemic.
Twitter plans to relax ban on political advertising
Twitter banned all political advertising in 2019, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spreading on social media.