Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp down: Platforms 'coming back online' after outage
Facebook and its apps Instagram and WhatsApp were all down on Monday in an apparent widespread outage, according to the company.
Facebook and its apps Instagram and WhatsApp were all down on Monday in an apparent widespread outage, according to the company.
Facebook asks for dismissal of FTC antitrust complaint
Facebook is asking a federal court to dismiss a revised complaint against it by the Federal Trade Commission.
Facebook is asking a federal court to dismiss a revised complaint against it by the Federal Trade Commission.
'Slap a teacher' challenge could result in unexpected consequences
Educators are warning students that an October TikTok challenge can result in unexpected consequences.
Educators are warning students that an October TikTok challenge can result in unexpected consequences.
'Slap a teacher' challenge could result in unexpected consequences
Educators are warning students that an October TikTok challenge can result in unexpected consequences.
Educators are warning students that an October TikTok challenge can result in unexpected consequences.
Lawsuit blames baby’s death on ransomware attack at Alabama hospital
A lawsuit filed by an Alabama woman attributes her baby’s death to a ransomware attack at Springhill Medical Center, which resulted in diminished care.
A lawsuit filed by an Alabama woman attributes her baby’s death to a ransomware attack at Springhill Medical Center, which resulted in diminished care.
House passes bill aimed at protecting K-12 schools against cyberattacks
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
‘Toxic effects’: Senators grill Facebook rep at hearing on social media harm to children
Facebook's global head of Security Antigone Davis faced a grilling Thursday by the Senate Commerce Committee in a hearing on social media and its effects on the mental health of children.
Facebook's global head of Security Antigone Davis faced a grilling Thursday by the Senate Commerce Committee in a hearing on social media and its effects on the mental health of children.
High tech cars and their vulnerability to hacking
The smarter our vehicles become, the more likely they are to get hacked into. FOX 26 Houston speaks with Tim Stevens, Editor-in-Chief of CNET Roadshow to learn more on the risks.
The smarter our vehicles become, the more likely they are to get hacked into. FOX 26 Houston speaks with Tim Stevens, Editor-in-Chief of CNET Roadshow to learn more on the risks.
Hunt for Brian Laundrie: Social media's role in Gabby Petito's mystery homicide
In the hunt for Brian Laundrie amid Gabby Petito's death, social media users have provided useful information to both the FBI and their followers online.
In the hunt for Brian Laundrie amid Gabby Petito's death, social media users have provided useful information to both the FBI and their followers online.
Grandmother says she was scammed out of hundreds of dollars buying laptops
A Houston grandmother says she was scammed out of hundreds of dollars trying to buy laptops for her grandchildren.
A Houston grandmother says she was scammed out of hundreds of dollars trying to buy laptops for her grandchildren.
YouTube bans content containing misinformation about all vaccines
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
Astro: Amazon introduces new 'The Jetsons'-like robot
Amazon’s new robot can hear, see and follow you around the home, but it's no Rosey the Robot.
Amazon’s new robot can hear, see and follow you around the home, but it's no Rosey the Robot.
Many of us need to think about protecting our digital history, just like a will
With as much time as we spend online, with social media, or conducting business, a lot of us are leaving a significant digital trail behind us. Unfortunately, planning what happens to it, when we're gone, can be a costly mistake.
With as much time as we spend online, with social media, or conducting business, a lot of us are leaving a significant digital trail behind us. Unfortunately, planning what happens to it, when we're gone, can be a costly mistake.
Americans check their smartphones 96 times a day, survey says
New research said Americans check their phones 96 times a day — which is about once every 10 minutes.
New research said Americans check their phones 96 times a day — which is about once every 10 minutes.
Facebook pauses development of 'Instagram Kids' app after pushback
Instagram is putting a hold on the development of an “Instagram Kids” app so it can address concerns about the vulnerability of younger users.
Instagram is putting a hold on the development of an “Instagram Kids” app so it can address concerns about the vulnerability of younger users.
Latest TikTok challenge targets school property
It's a trend we've been covering all this week and FOX 26's Tiffany Justice tells us how school administrators are making it clear this challenge is not funny, and that you could possibly facing serious punishment.
It's a trend we've been covering all this week and FOX 26's Tiffany Justice tells us how school administrators are making it clear this challenge is not funny, and that you could possibly facing serious punishment.
TikTok challenges result in damages, vandalism at North Texas schools
School districts are warning parents and students about several TikTok challenges that have caused thousands of dollars in damages at North Texas schools.
School districts are warning parents and students about several TikTok challenges that have caused thousands of dollars in damages at North Texas schools.
Apple virtual event: New products
Apple just held its biggest virtual event of the year to launch several new products. Here's a look at the new gadgets.
Apple just held its biggest virtual event of the year to launch several new products. Here's a look at the new gadgets.
Apple offers iPhone 13 in four models
Apple unveiled its next iPhone lineup. The new iPhone 13 will come in four different designs, with prices starting in a range from $700 to $1,100. Apple also shows off its new Watch series, iPad, and iPad mini.
Apple unveiled its next iPhone lineup. The new iPhone 13 will come in four different designs, with prices starting in a range from $700 to $1,100. Apple also shows off its new Watch series, iPad, and iPad mini.
Apple releases emergency software update to fix security flaw
Apple released an emergency security software patch to fix a vulnerability that an internet watchdog group says allowed spyware from the world’s most infamous hacker-for-hire firm, NSO Group, to infect the iPhone of a Saudi activist without any user interaction.
Apple released an emergency security software patch to fix a vulnerability that an internet watchdog group says allowed spyware from the world’s most infamous hacker-for-hire firm, NSO Group, to infect the iPhone of a Saudi activist without any user interaction.