Senators question Instagram CEO about app's potential harm to young users
Adam Mosseri is testifying Wednesday at a Senate hearing as Facebook, whose parent now is named Meta Platforms, has been roiled by public and political outrage over the disclosures by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen.
Adam Mosseri is testifying Wednesday at a Senate hearing as Facebook, whose parent now is named Meta Platforms, has been roiled by public and political outrage over the disclosures by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen.
Amazon Web Services outage disrupts US businesses, halts some delivery operations
Amazon’s AWS suffered a major outage on Tuesday, impacting U.S. businesses across the U.S. that rely on it — including FOX properties.
Amazon’s AWS suffered a major outage on Tuesday, impacting U.S. businesses across the U.S. that rely on it — including FOX properties.
Robotics company paying $200K for use of someone’s face, voice
The company anticipates it will take upwards of a year to decide on the perfect candidate.
The company anticipates it will take upwards of a year to decide on the perfect candidate.
Instagram unveils new teen safety tools ahead of congressional hearing
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Alameda company gives rare look at hurricanes with 'explorer drones'
A company in Alameda is giving scientists a rare look at the surface of the Atlantic Ocean during a Category 4 hurricane with “explorer drones.”
A company in Alameda is giving scientists a rare look at the surface of the Atlantic Ocean during a Category 4 hurricane with “explorer drones.”
Nearly 1,000 Facebook, Instagram accounts deactivated over COVID-19 misinformation
In total, Meta deleted 979 accounts, groups and pages across its platforms last month, most of which were found to belong to a sprawling network from China trying to spread COVID-19 misinformation.
In total, Meta deleted 979 accounts, groups and pages across its platforms last month, most of which were found to belong to a sprawling network from China trying to spread COVID-19 misinformation.
Facebook whistleblower urges US lawmakers to 'act now' on social media laws
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress on Wednesday to weigh in possible legislative changes to Section 230.
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress on Wednesday to weigh in possible legislative changes to Section 230.
New TikTok 'door-kicking' craze had law enforcement watching
A new video craze sweeping TikTok has law enforcement watching. It's the "door kicking" challenge, in which young people kick someone's door as a popular Kesha song plays, and then run away.
A new video craze sweeping TikTok has law enforcement watching. It's the "door kicking" challenge, in which young people kick someone's door as a popular Kesha song plays, and then run away.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey steps down as CEO
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as CEO, saying he was "really sad...yet really happy" about leaving and that it was his decision.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as CEO, saying he was "really sad...yet really happy" about leaving and that it was his decision.
Twitter rolls out redesigned warning labels to combat misinformation
The labels, which the company has been testing since July, are an update from those Twitter used for election misinformation before and after the 2020 presidential contest.
The labels, which the company has been testing since July, are an update from those Twitter used for election misinformation before and after the 2020 presidential contest.
NFL to offer virtual commemorative ticket NFTs to fans this season
The NFT market continues to expand with the NFL announcing fans attending select games this season will have access to a virtual commemorative ticket.
The NFT market continues to expand with the NFL announcing fans attending select games this season will have access to a virtual commemorative ticket.
Google Cloud back up after outage forces major sites offline
“The issue with Cloud Networking has been resolved for all affected projects,” the company posted on its website.
“The issue with Cloud Networking has been resolved for all affected projects,” the company posted on its website.
General Motors removing heated seat option due to chip shortage
The semiconductor shortage is having a chilling effect at GM. The automaker confirmed it's removing the heated seat option from several 2022 models to help conserve supply.
The semiconductor shortage is having a chilling effect at GM. The automaker confirmed it's removing the heated seat option from several 2022 models to help conserve supply.
Apple-1 computer sold out of Steve Jobs' garage sells for $500,000
A rare Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, recently sold for $500,000 — 750 times the original price.
A rare Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, recently sold for $500,000 — 750 times the original price.
Mom says TikTok laundry hack may have set her dryer on fire: 'Lucky to be alive'
Hailee Clarke from the U.K. posted a video to TikTok this month saying a fire started inside her dryer the same night she tried a popular laundry hack.
Hailee Clarke from the U.K. posted a video to TikTok this month saying a fire started inside her dryer the same night she tried a popular laundry hack.
Jane Doe found in Huntsville in 1980 finally identified as Minnesota teen
Walker County investigators have identified the victim in a 41-year-old murder mystery. After years of extensive investigation and DNA testing, they were finally able to identify her as Sherri Ann Jarvis.
Walker County investigators have identified the victim in a 41-year-old murder mystery. After years of extensive investigation and DNA testing, they were finally able to identify her as Sherri Ann Jarvis.
Apple-1 computer sold out of Steve Jobs' garage could fetch $600K
A fully-functional Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and sold out of Jobs’ garage, is going up for auction.
A fully-functional Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and sold out of Jobs’ garage, is going up for auction.
Tourists, social media users taking dangerous measures for photos in Beverly Hills
Social media users are posing at dangerous locations in Beverly Hills -- all for photo opps.
Social media users are posing at dangerous locations in Beverly Hills -- all for photo opps.
Biden takes aim at Putin following REvil ransomware charges, sanctions
U.S. President Joe Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin needs to do more to prevent destructive ransomware attacks following the Department of Justice’s seizure of funds from the REvil ransomware gang.
U.S. President Joe Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin needs to do more to prevent destructive ransomware attacks following the Department of Justice’s seizure of funds from the REvil ransomware gang.
Robots are getting stroke patients back on their feet
Robots are helping stroke victims get back on their feet faster than ever! The life-threatening condition is a leading cause of long-term disability and mobility issues because of permanent brain damage. That's why researchers at UTHealth are working tirelessly to find new ways to step-up therapy.
Robots are helping stroke victims get back on their feet faster than ever! The life-threatening condition is a leading cause of long-term disability and mobility issues because of permanent brain damage. That's why researchers at UTHealth are working tirelessly to find new ways to step-up therapy.