Truth Social, Trump's social media app, launches a year after Twitter ban
Former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social app was offered Monday on the Apple App store to a limited number of subscribers who preordered.
Legal questions mount amid San Francisco rape kit DNA case
Revelations that the San Francisco police crime lab used a sexual assault victim’s DNA against her in an unrelated property crime case — and the allegation that it may be a common practice in California — has prompted a national outcry.
Russia behind cyberattacks on Ukraine's defense ministry, major banks, White House says
The White House has accused Russia of being responsible for recent cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s defense ministry and major banks.
Facebook parent Meta agrees to pay $90M to settle decade-old privacy lawsuit
Facebook parent company Meta will pay $90 million to settle a privacy lawsuit over its use of “cookies” in 2010 and 2011 that tracked people online.
Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction
The Social Media NUDGE Act, introduced by Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Cynthia Lummis, aims to address the negative impacts of social media.
AirTag stalking: Apple cracking down on unwanted tracking
While Apple acknowledged that incidents of AirTag misuse are "rare," the company has been working with law enforcement to track down and charge perpetrators who engage in unwanted tracking.
Tik Tok Star and singer Kelianne talks about new single "Boys"
Tik Tok star Kelianne joined Alex Holley and Thomas Drayton to talk about her popularity on the social media app and the release of her first single "Boys."
Flying AirCar gets airworthiness certification
AirCar completed 70 hours of rigorous flight tests involving full range of flight and performance maneuvers as well as demonstrated static and dynamic stability.
Local authorities warn of social media scam that attempts to blackmail teen boys, men
Authorities in Pennsylvania believe online scammers are posing as attractive women to coax teens and men into sending explicit pictures, then using the photos as blackmail to extort money.
Skateboarder Josh Neuman among 4 killed in Iceland plane crash
The Cessna 172 plane didn't send a distress signal after disappearing from radar on Thursday.
Facebook's daily active users fall for 1st time in its history
Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings report shared this week revealed a drop in its daily active users, a first in its history.
Robot performs 1st abdominal surgery without human help
Soft-tissue can be tricky to operate on — for humans or a robot — because the subtle movements in the texture are unpredictable.
iPhone Face ID with mask option now available for some with latest Apple update
The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.
Google must face Arizona lawsuit against tracking services, judge rules
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is suing Google claiming the company uses deceptive practices to obtain users' location data
Plaid settlement: Venmo, Robinhood, other money app users may be eligible for payout
Plaid’s technology connects bank accounts to financial apps like Venmo — and users could be entitled to some money after a big class-action lawsuit was just settled.
5G delay: AT&T, Verizon hits pause on new wireless service near some airports: here's what you should know
Officials with AT&T and Verizon announced that they will delay the start of a new kind of 5G wireless service near some airports, as airline companies continue to express concerns over flight interference. Here's what you should know about what it means for travelers and smartphone users alike.
Twitter expands feature allowing users to flag misinformation
An experimental feature launched in the U.S., South Korea and Australia last August will now be expanded to Brazil, Spain and the Philippines.
Rescued driver appears to take selfie while car sinks in icy river in Canada
Authorities said local residents used a kayak to rescue a driver after a car started to sink in an icy river.
Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $68.7B, company behind Call of Duty, Candy Crush
Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion mega-deal, allowing the company to accelerate mobile gaming and provide building blocks for the metaverse.
Apple AirTag: Police warn of unwanted tracking after device found on car in Montgomery County
Police in Montgomery County are investigating a suspicious incident after they say an Apple AirTag was found on someone's car.