Instagram testing feature that lets you secretly watch stories – for a fee
Instagram is testing a paid subscription model that lets users pay a fee to secretly watch stories on the social media app, among other perks.
Instagram is testing a paid subscription model that lets users pay a fee to secretly watch stories on the social media app, among other perks.
Apple's 50th Anniversary: impact on computing and culture
From Apple's headquarters in Cupertino to celebrations and parties around the world, the story of Apple's 50 years in Silicon Valley comes with personal stories from people who've grown up with its products.
From Apple's headquarters in Cupertino to celebrations and parties around the world, the story of Apple's 50 years in Silicon Valley comes with personal stories from people who've grown up with its products.
Oracle laying off thousands of workers to cut costs amid AI push: report
Oracle on Tuesday reportedly began notifying employees that it is moving forward with a round of layoffs as the company looks to reduce costs.
Oracle on Tuesday reportedly began notifying employees that it is moving forward with a round of layoffs as the company looks to reduce costs.
Tennessee grandmother jailed after AI facial recognition misidentifies her in fraud case
A Tennessee grandmother says she was wrongly jailed for weeks after authorities used AI facial recognition to identify her as a suspect in a North Dakota bank fraud case.
A Tennessee grandmother says she was wrongly jailed for weeks after authorities used AI facial recognition to identify her as a suspect in a North Dakota bank fraud case.
Trump administration launches official White House mobile app
President Donald Trump’s administration launched a new White House mobile app for users to receive updates on news, briefings and alerts.
President Donald Trump’s administration launched a new White House mobile app for users to receive updates on news, briefings and alerts.
Meta, YouTube verdict could trigger cascade of social media lawsuits: expert
A California jury found Meta and YouTube liable this week for creating an addictive product that harmed the mental health of a young woman, ordering the two companies to pay $6 million in damages.
A California jury found Meta and YouTube liable this week for creating an addictive product that harmed the mental health of a young woman, ordering the two companies to pay $6 million in damages.
The PlayStation 5 will soon get a lot more expensive - but there’s still time before it happens
On Friday, Sony revealed its PlayStation 5 consoles are about to get more expensive, and the price hikes are pretty significant.
On Friday, Sony revealed its PlayStation 5 consoles are about to get more expensive, and the price hikes are pretty significant.
Iran-linked hackers claim they breached FBI Director Kash Patel's email
An Iran-linked hacking group claimed it breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s email and leaked documents online.
An Iran-linked hacking group claimed it breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s email and leaked documents online.
Verdicts against Meta, YouTube to reshape big tech legal protections
A Los Angeles jury found Instagram and YouTube liable for designing their platforms to addict young users. Leeza Garber, cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight.
A Los Angeles jury found Instagram and YouTube liable for designing their platforms to addict young users. Leeza Garber, cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight.
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta and YouTube were found liable in a landmark Los Angeles lawsuit for "engineered addiction" and harming a child's mental health through negligent platform design.
Meta and YouTube were found liable in a landmark Los Angeles lawsuit for "engineered addiction" and harming a child's mental health through negligent platform design.
Viral videos show Chicago delivery robots after shattering glass at CTA bus shelters
Viral videos show two separate Chicago delivery robots after making a mess at CTA bus stops over the last three days.
Viral videos show two separate Chicago delivery robots after making a mess at CTA bus stops over the last three days.
Meta loses $375 million lawsuit to New Mexico AG
The New Mexico Attorney General's Office proved its case to a civil jury that awarded $375 million in damages. Meta's response though a spokesperson: “We respectfully disagree with the verdict and will appeal."
The New Mexico Attorney General's Office proved its case to a civil jury that awarded $375 million in damages. Meta's response though a spokesperson: “We respectfully disagree with the verdict and will appeal."
AI chip facility coming to Austin, Elon Musk announces
Over the weekend, tech giant Elon Musk revealed he’s bringing a new $20 billion AI chip facility to Austin, which he says will be the first of its kind in the world.
Over the weekend, tech giant Elon Musk revealed he’s bringing a new $20 billion AI chip facility to Austin, which he says will be the first of its kind in the world.
Cyber warfare: from hacktivism to national security threats
Matt Hull, vice president of cyber intelligence and response at NCC Group, explains Iran, cyber power, and global risk.
Matt Hull, vice president of cyber intelligence and response at NCC Group, explains Iran, cyber power, and global risk.
Turning screen time into learning time
Mikael Journo, COO of Lingokids, talks rethinking screen time. The free app covers reading, math, science, engineering, art, music, social-emotional learning, and physical activity through a curated curriculum.
Mikael Journo, COO of Lingokids, talks rethinking screen time. The free app covers reading, math, science, engineering, art, music, social-emotional learning, and physical activity through a curated curriculum.
Amazon working on new phone years after Fire flop, new report says
More than a decade after its first attempt went down in flames, Amazon may be planning to release a new phone.
More than a decade after its first attempt went down in flames, Amazon may be planning to release a new phone.
AI-generated Val Kilmer to posthumously star in new movie
An AI-generated Val Kilmer will play a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist in an upcoming movie, nearly a year after the actor’s death.
An AI-generated Val Kilmer will play a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist in an upcoming movie, nearly a year after the actor’s death.
Researchers discover iPhone spyware that can infiltrate millions of devices
Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated iPhone spyware campaign embedded in dozens of websites, potentially affecting hundreds of millions of devices, according to Reuters.
Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated iPhone spyware campaign embedded in dozens of websites, potentially affecting hundreds of millions of devices, according to Reuters.
More tech layoffs: Dell cuts 10% of workforce in past fiscal year
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
Parenting in the age of AI
From screen time to social skills, many parents are wondering what role AI should play in their child’s life—and where the boundaries should be. Richard Lopez, assistant professor of neuroscience and psychology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, in Massachusetts, gives insight.
From screen time to social skills, many parents are wondering what role AI should play in their child’s life—and where the boundaries should be. Richard Lopez, assistant professor of neuroscience and psychology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, in Massachusetts, gives insight.