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 back online after temporary outage: 'Sorry for the trouble'
The company did not specify what caused the outage.
Meta Platforms' Instagram reportedly has Twitter competitor app in the works
Instagram reportedly has a new app in the pipeline with similarities to Twitter.
UC Berkeley to add new college to campus
UC Berkeley is establishing a new college on its campus for the first time in more than 50 years.
Elizabeth Holmes must report to prison May 30
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes must begin her prison sentence for fraud on May 30.
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.
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."
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.
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.
WhatsApp rolls out new feature allowing users to hide and lock conversations
The new feature has already begun rolling out to users globally today.
TSA tests facial recognition technology at US airports to boost security
The TSA testing the use of facial recognition technology at 16 airports across the country. Here's how it works as you go through security.
Tesla owners sue, claiming software update killed EV battery life
Some Tesla owners have reportedly paid third parties as much as $750 to reverse battery-related software updates, the lawsuit claims.
Twitter's new boss: Who is Linda Yaccarino?
Twitter's new CEO Linda Yaccarino is also reportedly known as the "velvet hammer" in the ad world.
Wanted Las Vegas woman arrested after commenting under news post about her case on social media
A wanted woman with seven DUI arrests was taken back into custody after commenting on a news article posted to Facebook.
Gender discrimination called out at San Francisco-based gaming company
A female project manager at a San Francisco gaming company on Thursday filed a lawsuit in state court asserting that the company maintained a "toxic work environment" in which female employees "faced hostility and a multitude of adverse actions based on their gender."
Hidden message atop Adobe headquarters in San Jose
Computer software company Adobe has launched a new high-tech puzzle contest atop its Almaden Tower in Downtown San Jose and is challenging everyone to crack its code and decipher its message.
Linda Yaccarino named new Twitter CEO
Musk said Twitter's new CEO “will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology.”