Celebrity ‘blockout’ is social media protest over Gaza

Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they’ve taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand.

ChatGPT upgrade: OpenAI’s GPT-4o allows chatbot to emote, give faster responses

OpenAI announced ChatGPT’s upgrade to GPT-4o on Monday, giving the chatbot "more natural human-computer interactions," the company said on its website. 

How to avoid fake e-commerce site scams
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A new report finds hundreds of thousands of consumers who made online purchases should not expect to get their merchandise. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says the so-called retailers were likely trying to collect valuable personal information, instead.

Self-driving cars could lead to a fourth, white traffic signal — or no signals at all

The advent of self-driving cars could bring significant changes to traffic laws, including the addition of a fourth, white traffic signal indicating autonomous vehicle control, or potentially eliminating traffic signals altogether, according to researchers and pilot programs testing these concepts.

Instacart, Uber Eats team up to offer restaurant delivery

Instacart and Uber Eats have joined forces to offer restaurant delivery services to customers in the U.S.

Watch: Robot dog in sparkly costume celebrates International Dance Day

Spot ,Boston Dynamics’ “creepy" robotic dog, danced in a sparkly blue costume to commemorate International Dance Day on April 29.

AI can predict political orientations from blank faces – and researchers fear 'serious' privacy challenges

Researchers are warning that facial recognition technologies are "more threatening than previously thought" and pose "serious challenges to privacy" after a study found that artificial intelligence can be successful in predicting a person’s political orientation based on images of expressionless faces. 

Net neutrality: FCC reinstates internet regulations; what does that mean?

The FCC voted to reinstate net neutrality regulations on Thursday which would ban practices such as throttling or blocking certain sites and apps or offer higher speeds to customers willing to pay extra.

Colorado enacts groundbreaking brain data privacy law

Colorado became the first state in the nation to enact a law protecting neural data, emphasizing the growing intersection of technology and human biology while ensuring privacy in the expanding field of neurotechnology.

India banned TikTok; here's how it went

India, the world's most populous country, banned TikTok nearly four years ago. Here’s what happened and how that ban compares to the U.S. legislation.

Flame-throwing robotic dog unleashed for sale in US

The contraption, equipped with the ARC Flamethrower, can emit fire streams up to 30 feet with the push of a button.

X, formerly Twitter, recovers after outage for some users

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, appeared to be down for many users Tuesday morning.

The 1st YouTube video ever posted was uploaded 19 years ago

The video created on April 23, 2005, was posted on the social media platform ahead of its public launch a month later.

Mom accidentally invites all 487 contacts to daughter's 1st birthday party

A mom planning a first birthday party for her daughter accidentally invited all 487 contacts ever saved onto her phone -- including "Jess Hit Her Car In Parking Lot" and "Derek Eye Roll."

Study: Internet companies ill-prepared for 2024 election misinformation

Ad transparency is crucial for revealing who funds and targets political advertisements, ensuring voters have clear, accurate information during U.S. presidential elections, which is essential for making informed decisions and safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.

Possible TikTok ban in the US: House vote explained

The House voted in a rare Saturday session on a bill that takes a step towards the possible banning of TikTok in the United States. Here’s what happened and what comes next.

TikTok star Kyle Marisa Roth dead at 36

Popular TikTok creator Kyle Marisa Roth, who gained fame for her controversial Hollywood celebrity gossip videos, has died, her family confirmed. She was 36.

Roku TV accounts hacked in second cyberattack of its kind this year

Roku said the accounts of 576,000 customers had been accessed by hackers – the second incident of “credential stuffing" that’s been reported by the TV streaming service this year.