Were users forced to follow Trump on social media? What we know about claims

Some Facebook and Instagram users were surprised to see President Donald Trump’s and Vice President JD Vance’s posts appearing in their feeds after the recent inauguration.

Were users forced to follow Trump on social media? What we know about claims

Many users found themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media after the inauguration. Here's why this happened and how Meta explains the process.

Future of CHIPS Act under Trump administration in question

President Donald Trump previously criticized the CHIPS and Science Act, leading to speculation over whether the law could be repealed or tweaked under the new administration.

TikTok ban: What apps to try if the platform shuts down

As the U.S. considers banning TikTok, here are the social media alternatives users can explore for short videos and trends.

Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok

With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.

2025's top remote work companies revealed with some paying over $100,000

Some jobseekers in 2025 may be looking for remote positions, and a recently released report from FlexJobs identified the companies that had the most roles offering that arrangement.

Will AI transform how we travel?
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It looks like travel is the latest industry to see some jobs taken over by artificial intelligence. FOX 5 NY?s Jodi Goldberg shows us how some people are using the technology to plan entire trips.

Cold weather's impact on technology
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The bitter chill in the air isn't just affecting us, but also our devices as well. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg gets the download on how to keep your devices safe.

Tech troubles? Cold weather might be to blame
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If you?ve thought your phone hasn?t been working as well over the past few days, you aren?t the only one. Cold weather and modern technology tend to not be the best combination. FOX 5 NY?s Jodi Goldberg spoke with a tech expert about the issues this can create and what you can do to avoid getting ?freezed? out.

Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone.

Hero or murderer? Luigi Mangione case sparks polarizing reactions online

From hashtags and memes to merchandise like mugs, hats and tote bags featuring slogans like "Mommy's Little CEO Killer," social media is buzzing with sympathy for Luigi Mangione.

Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds

Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."

Meta apologizes for Facebook, Instagram outages

Meta issued an apology after a widespread outage affected Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger on Wednesday.

OpenAI’s Sora launches: New tool creates videos from text commands

Sora, the latest innovation from OpenAI, is taking the internet by storm. This groundbreaking AI video generator transforms written commands into realistic 20-second videos in 1080p resolution.

Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024

Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.