YouTube reversing bans on creators flagged for COVID and election misinformation
YouTube will allow creators banned under its old COVID-19 and election misinformation policies to return, Alphabet said in a letter to Congress.
YouTube will allow creators banned under its old COVID-19 and election misinformation policies to return, Alphabet said in a letter to Congress.
Gen Alpha slang in 2025: The meaning behind words like 'clanker,' '67,' 'crashout'
Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.
Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.
Pornhub to block Arizona access due to new age verification law
Pornhub, one of the world's largest adult content websites, is blocking access for users in Arizona. This comes as a new state law, House Bill 2112, takes effect Sept. 26. Arizona is now among two dozen states with similar age verification legislation.
Pornhub, one of the world's largest adult content websites, is blocking access for users in Arizona. This comes as a new state law, House Bill 2112, takes effect Sept. 26. Arizona is now among two dozen states with similar age verification legislation.
H-1B $100k visa fee won’t apply to current holders, White House says
President Trump's H-1B visa proclamation caused panic and confusion for current holders, especially those traveling abroad. But The White House clarified some details Saturday.
President Trump's H-1B visa proclamation caused panic and confusion for current holders, especially those traveling abroad. But The White House clarified some details Saturday.
Zuckerberg’s AI glasses live demo fails spectacularly at major tech event
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses demo failed twice during a live presentation, with cooking assistant and video call features.
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses demo failed twice during a live presentation, with cooking assistant and video call features.
Is the federal government shutting down? | The D.C. Daily
Lawmakers are running out of time to keep the federal government running as a shutdown is expected at the end of this month. Plus, President Trump will be speaking with China's president to finalize a deal to keep TikTok up in the United States.
Lawmakers are running out of time to keep the federal government running as a shutdown is expected at the end of this month. Plus, President Trump will be speaking with China's president to finalize a deal to keep TikTok up in the United States.
Apple rolls out iOS 26 update with new design and features — what to know
Apple has released iOS 26, its latest iPhone software update, with a striking new design and features ranging from live translation in calls to spam call blocking.
Apple has released iOS 26, its latest iPhone software update, with a striking new design and features ranging from live translation in calls to spam call blocking.
Roblox removes dozens of violative experiences referencing Charlie Kirk
The platform prohibits content that reenacts real world violent events.
The platform prohibits content that reenacts real world violent events.
Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
From DMs to Drugs: How social media fuels teen addiction
The Drug Enforcement Administration says criminal drug networks are abusing social media to expand their reach, create new markets, and target new clientele.
The Drug Enforcement Administration says criminal drug networks are abusing social media to expand their reach, create new markets, and target new clientele.
What is ‘brain rot’? Should parents be worried about bizarre AI videos captivating kids
“Brain rot" has become the newest online obsession for tweens, powered by bizarre AI-generated videos and games. Experts explain what it means — and whether parents should be worried.
“Brain rot" has become the newest online obsession for tweens, powered by bizarre AI-generated videos and games. Experts explain what it means — and whether parents should be worried.
Verizon working to restore service after nationwide outage
Verizon customers across the U.S., particularly in the Northeast, experienced wireless outages Saturday afternoon, according to Downdetector.
Verizon customers across the U.S., particularly in the Northeast, experienced wireless outages Saturday afternoon, according to Downdetector.
Study warns AI chatbots may mishandle suicide-related questions
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
FBI warns seniors about ‘devastating’ cyber scam that wipes out life savings
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
Apple+ raising streaming price again
Another popular streaming service is raising its price for the first time in nearly two years.
Another popular streaming service is raising its price for the first time in nearly two years.
Frank Caprio, judge who went viral for compassion in courtroom, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
Texas man sues Roblox, claims video game enables child predators
The plaintiff, who claims he was sexually abused as a child by an adult posing as a minor on Roblox, says the game does not properly prevent pedophiles from preying on the platform's target audience.
The plaintiff, who claims he was sexually abused as a child by an adult posing as a minor on Roblox, says the game does not properly prevent pedophiles from preying on the platform's target audience.
'Godfather of AI' warns machines could soon outthink humans, calls for 'maternal instincts' to be built in
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, left Google in 2023 to speak more freely about potential dangers the advancing technology.
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, left Google in 2023 to speak more freely about potential dangers the advancing technology.
Apple iPhone 17 series: What to know about the release date, cost and features
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on Sept. 9, with leaks pointing to design changes, upgraded cameras, and possible price increases for the Pro models.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on Sept. 9, with leaks pointing to design changes, upgraded cameras, and possible price increases for the Pro models.
AI revolutionizes fitness at Pearland gym
The system adjusts weights in real-time based on the user's performance, ensuring a more effective workout.
The system adjusts weights in real-time based on the user's performance, ensuring a more effective workout.