Elon Musk: Twitter deal 'can't move forward' until company proves spam numbers
The Tesla CEO said his deal to buy Twitter can't move forward unless the company shows public proof that less than 5% of the accounts on the platform are fake or spam.
Verizon raises fees for wireless service, adds new charge for businesses
The telecommunications giant's moves come as inflation continues to run near a 40-year high.
How is social media contributing to violent extremism?
The deadly mass shooting in Buffalo, which was live-streamed for two minutes before it was taken down, has many people calling for social media sites to crack down on violence and hate. So we’re taking a closer look at what role social media plays in violent extremism.
Summer screen time for kids: How much is too much, tips for setting limits
Here are recommended screen time limits for kids, by age, and why parents’ own screen time use can play a part.
Buffalo shooting livestream yanked in under 2 minutes, Twitch says - but critics say not fast enough
Even though Twitch said it pulled the Buffalo shooting video in under two minutes, other versions still spread quickly to other platforms - and they don't always disappear quickly.
Google launches 10 shade skin tone palette to promote 'image equity'
Google says people previously felt 'lumped in' to certain racial categories
Angela After Dark: Does engagement ring size matter?
In tonight’s “Angela After Dark,” we discuss one woman’s viral video where she essentially criticized a ring given to her by her partner, saying it was too small. While it may have been a joke and her fiancé may have been a good sport about it, Dr. Angela Jones says comments like this can often hide subliminal messages of dissatisfaction and a need to help any more materialistically. If that’s the case, that’s a serious discussion that couples need to have sooner rather than later.
AI surveillance cameras now being used to detect potential threats
A NYC company is using Artificial Intelligence to instantly allow security cameras to detect weapons and other threats. Thousands are now in use.
Elon Musk would reverse Trump Twitter ban, calling it morally wrong
Elon Musk said he would overturn former President Donald Trump's ban from Twitter if his purchase of the company is successful.
Are encryption apps sinking open government in Harris County?
"The people, in delegating authority, do not give their public servants the right to decide what is good for the people to know and what is not good for them to know."
20 internet providers agree to discount service for low-income Americans
The new program could effectively make millions of households eligible for free internet service through an already existing federal subsidy.
Apple, Google, Microsoft announce support for passwordless sign-ins
Forget passwords. A new, faster and more secure sign-in method is expected to be available across major tech platforms over the course of the coming year.
Judge rejects Trump lawsuit challenging ban from Twitter
U.S. District Judge James Donato said Friday that Donald Trump failed to show Twitter violated his First Amendment right to free speech.
Ms. Pac-Man, Dance Dance Revolution inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame
The World Video Game Hall of Fame has inducted four more games for their popularity and influence on the industry over time.
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell makes brief return to Twitter before being banned again
Mike Lindell, who was already permanently suspended from Twitter for making false claims about the 2020 election, created a new account and was banned again just hours later.
How social media is being used to recruit teens to help migrants illegally cross into Texas
There are more than 100 million monthly active users on TikTok in the U.S. and human smugglers are cashing in on that. Officials with the Texas DPS say children are being targeted to drive migrants across the state after leaving Mexico.
Your phone number on Google? Search giant now takes more removal requests
Under a new policy at Google, you can ask the search giant to remove your phone number, email address, physical address and more from search results.
Apple's App Store to remove outdated apps
Developers will have 30 days to submit an update to keep their apps on the App Store
DJI halts business in Ukraine and Russia to prevent drone misuse
Drone company DJI Technology Co has temporarily suspended business activities in Russia and Ukraine to ensure its products are not used during the hostilities in a rare example of a Chinese company publicly withdrawing from Russia due to the war.
Lawmakers, experts react to Elon Musk purchasing Twitter for $44 billion
In tweets on Monday, Musk listed several possible changes to Twitter making algorithms open source, defeating spambots, and authenticating all humans.