Survey finds more than half of US respondents have blocked a family member on Facebook
The survey, conducted earlier this month, asked over 2,000 users of Facebook and Instagram in the United States if and why they blocked a family member on social media.
FBI thwarted 'despicable' cyberattack on children's hospital, director says
The FBI director said a planned cyberattack on Boston Children's Hospital would have been "one of the most despicable cyberattacks I've seen."
Supreme Court blocks Texas law on social media censorship
A divided Supreme Court has blocked a Texas law, championed by conservatives, that aimed to keep social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
Dyson is developing robots that do household chores
On Wednesday, Dyson announced it is hiring people in the robotics field to help develop robots capable of doing various household chores and other tasks.
Facebook, Instagram to reveal details on how ads target users
Meta will publicly share information about demographics and money spent on ads created to target people in states posted on their social media platforms.
California parents could soon sue for social media addiction
Business groups have warned that if the bill passes, social media companies would most likely cease operations for children in California rather than face the legal risk.
Texas parents sue Apple over AirPods, alleging Amber Alert damaged son’s hearing
The Amber Alert came across the AirPods so loud that it ripped open the boy's ear drum, causing permanent hearing loss, the lawsuit states.
New program offers free internet service to 48 million households; see if you qualify
About 40% of Americans qualify for free internet service under a new program launched by the Biden administration. Here's who qualifies.
Biden: South Korean computer chip plant a model for deeper ties to Asia
President Joe Biden opened a trip to Asia on Friday by touring a South Korean computer chip factory that will be the model for a semiconductor factory in Texas.
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 fianc? 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.