Huggy Wuggy: What parents need to know about the disturbing new social media trend impacting kids
Huggy Wuggy, a popular character from an online video game, is raising concerns among some parents of elementary school aged children.
Ukraine-Russia crisis: Could cyberattacks impact US?
Should Russia launch a cyberattack on the United States, they have the capabilities to impact banking services, food supply and even disable satellites, according to experts.
Mom pays teen son $1,800 to stay off social media for 6 years
Lorna Klefsaas of Motley, Minnesota, paid her son, Sivert, to stay off social media, allowing him to escape many of the pressure teenagers face today.
AT&T to shut down 3G network on Feb. 22: Here’s how it could impact you
AT&T becomes the first carrier to shut down its 3G network this week. Beyond mobile phones, here are some of the devices that could be impacted.
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.
Virtual patients teach University of St. Thomas nursing students
Virtual reality headsets are taking University of St. Thomas nursing students into a new world of hands-on learning with virtual patients.
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.
Affordable Connectivity Program offers discounts on internet, laptops
The White House has expanded plans to make high-speed internet service, laptops, and tablets more affordable and accessible for communities through the Affordable Connectivity Program.
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.
What is the metaverse, one of the hottest trends in the tech world in recent months?
There's been a lot of talk about the metaverse, since the parent company of Facebook decided to rebrand itself as "Meta" to reflect its commitment to metaverse-related technologies. Here's a primer for those who may not understand what the metaverse is, and what it allows people to do.
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.
Why some old cell phones, auto navigation systems, home alarms could stop working soon
If you have an older cell phone, a car with a navigation system, or a home security system, some of them may stop working this year due the 3G phase out.
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.
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.
How QR codes on parking meters is another way for scammers to target victims
QR codes became a new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic as a “no-contact” way to pull up a menu, order, or even pay for things. However, they still pose a security concern, with some Texas cities fighting scams from QR codes on parking meters.
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.
AT&T, Verizon delay 5G rollout near some airports after airlines raise operation concerns
AT&T and Verizon are delaying the launch of new 5G wireless service near some airports after airline leaders raise concerns.
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.
Instagram testing chronological feed, other features
Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, announced the company is testing out new ways for users to control what they see on their feed and hopes to launch the “full experience” during the first half of 2022.