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.

Australia is about to ban social media for anyone under 16; how it will work

The law would fine social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram for failing to stop children younger than 16 years old from having accounts.

Why are people 'holding space' for 'Defying Gravity’, and what does that even mean?

As if “Wicked” hasn’t already taken over the internet enough, a moment from one of the stars’ press interviews has turned into the latest meme. Here’s an explainer.

Dictionary.com 2024 Word of the Year hint: It was a very mindful choice

If you've scrolled through social media lately, you've probably heard the word being used-- a lot. No, it's not a new word, nor is it slang.

Is Microsoft Outlook down?

Microsoft said it's working to restore many programs after an outage Monday, but said progress has been slower than expected.

Apple’s iOS 18.1 brings AI advancements: Privacy tips you need

Apple’s iOS 18.1 introduces AI-powered updates to Siri and Apple Intelligence. Learn how these changes enhance personalization and how to protect your privacy.

What is Bluesky? Social network sees user surge post-election

Bluesky, a social media platform similar to X, gained over 1 million users in the week following the U.S. election as former X users look for alternative online spaces.

Bluesky users grow by 1 million since US election as people seek alternatives to X

Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their thoughts and engage with others online.

Georgia residents reporting disturbing racist messages before, after election

Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.

How deepfake AI 'nightmare' could manipulate voters before presidential election

It’s election eve, Nov. 4, and a disturbing video is circulating on all the major social media platforms (X, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.) It’s viral, and there’s nothing anyone can do about it. 

Researchers targeting childhood heart disease with stem cells, AI

Researchers in the U.S. and Australia are ushering in a new era of pediatric medicine by using stem cells and AI to solve childhood heart disease.