Zoom resolves outage, says it was not due to hack

Zoom was down for a couple of hours Wednesday afternoon before coming back online just after 4 p.m. ET.

A.1. responds after Linda McMahon mistakes it with AI

Linda McMahon recently mistakenly referred to AI as A1 a number of times when speaking at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit last week.

Smartphones, laptops excluded from latest tariffs

The Trump administration will exempt smartphones, laptops and chips used to make semiconductors from widespread tariffs.

Amazon's Project Kuiper rocket launch scrubbed: What to know

Amazon's Project Kuiper was expected to send its first batch of satellites to space, a big step in its mission to launch satellite internet and compete with SpaceX’s Starlink service.

Meta to stop fact-checking in the US on April 7 — Community Notes to take over

Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.

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In the D.C. Daily for Thursday, April 3, we're talking about: - Canada and the EU plan to counter measure Trump's new tariffs - Amazon's offer to buy TikTok - Supreme Court case could impact abortion access

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The D.C. Daily for Wednesday, April 2, focuses on U.S. House votes on hold and TikTok disappearing from the U.S. in three days.

ChatGPT’s new image tool sparks wave of Studio Ghibli-style memes

OpenAI's latest image generation tool is going viral for its uncanny ability to replicate the Studio Ghibli animation style — but the trend comes with controversy.

Marvin Sapp told ushers 'close the doors' in resurfaced video, asked for $40K in donations

Pastor and gospel singer Marvin Sapp is being criticized after a video resurfaced from 2024 shows him telling ushers to close the church doors and challenging the church members to donate $40,000.

Signal issues statement after Trump administration chat leak: 'Gold standard'

As reports continue to come out about the Trump administration’s use of Signal, the company issued a statement to clear the air, saying its software is "the gold standard for private, secure communications."

Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds

Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.

How Tesla 'sentry mode' busts attackers, and how owners can enable it

Tesla security has been spotlighted after recent incidents targeting the vehicles, showrooms, storage lots and charging stations.

Texas lawmakers want to add warning label to social media platforms

Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.

New fact-checks coming to Facebook: Here's when

Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.

Trump, DHS launch new self-deportation app CBP Home

The Trump administration has introduced the CBP Home app, a new platform designed to help people in the U.S. illegally self-deport.

Remember Digg? Its founders are bringing it back, with AI's help

Digg, a news site that popularized up- and down-votes online, is making a comeback over 20 years after it launched, with the help of AI and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.

Alexa will soon be able to order your groceries, too

Amazon’s upgraded feature can help users when purchasing their everyday essentials. Here’s how it works.