Hochul signs bill that would limit 'addictive' social media feeds for kids in NY
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill that would allow parents to block their children from getting social media posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm, a move to limit feeds critics argue are addictive.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill that would allow parents to block their children from getting social media posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm, a move to limit feeds critics argue are addictive.
McDonald's ending AI drive-thru ordering
McDonald's appears to be ending its A.I. drive-thru order technology, a report says. More than 100 locations have been testing the program.
McDonald's appears to be ending its A.I. drive-thru order technology, a report says. More than 100 locations have been testing the program.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Florida company deploying drones to fight mosquitoes across the US
The drones operate in areas as large as 250 acres.
The drones operate in areas as large as 250 acres.
Bumble expands social circle with Geneva friend-finding app acquisition
The online dating app Bumble has acquired friend-finding app Geneva as part of its effort to expand its relationship offerings.
The online dating app Bumble has acquired friend-finding app Geneva as part of its effort to expand its relationship offerings.
'Miss AI' pageant features fake beauty queens
Models created using generative artificial intelligence are competing in the “Miss AI" pageant this month.
Models created using generative artificial intelligence are competing in the “Miss AI" pageant this month.
Zoom CEO may develop AI-powered 'digital twins' for meetings
'Digital twins' could allow employees to skip out on Zoom meetings at work.
'Digital twins' could allow employees to skip out on Zoom meetings at work.
iOS 18: How Apple Intelligence will shape your iPhone, iPad
Apple’s iOS 18 is coming this fall, bringing “Apple Intelligence” to your iPhone, iPad and Mac – including a big upgrade to Siri.
Apple’s iOS 18 is coming this fall, bringing “Apple Intelligence” to your iPhone, iPad and Mac – including a big upgrade to Siri.
Samsung or Apple? Survey shows which customers are most satisfied
A recent survey shows where Samsung and Apple rank in customer satisfaction.
A recent survey shows where Samsung and Apple rank in customer satisfaction.
World's 1st drone delivery trials achieved on Mount Everest, Chinese tech firm says
DJI Technology, a Chinese-based tech company, announced the successful completion of the world's first delivery drone trials on Mount Everest.
DJI Technology, a Chinese-based tech company, announced the successful completion of the world's first delivery drone trials on Mount Everest.
New York passes social media ban for kids: Explained
The bill allows parents to regulate their children's social media algorithms by blocking them from content it considers "addictive."
The bill allows parents to regulate their children's social media algorithms by blocking them from content it considers "addictive."
Watch: Paramedic uses jet suit to scale mountain in 2 minutes
The jet suits are being tested in search and rescue operations, military and entertainment and racing, “but essentially it is used to provide unique human ultra-mobility."
The jet suits are being tested in search and rescue operations, military and entertainment and racing, “but essentially it is used to provide unique human ultra-mobility."
New York passes bill to ban 'addictive' social media feeds for kids
The move comes amid heightened concern about social media use among children and an ever-unfolding push to regulate tech platforms in different ways at the state and federal levels.
The move comes amid heightened concern about social media use among children and an ever-unfolding push to regulate tech platforms in different ways at the state and federal levels.
Most and least dangerous states for online dating: study
Privacy Journal researchers ranked the 50 states by using data from the FBI, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Trade Commission and the Internet Crime Complaint Center to analyze where dating app users may be most likely to find danger.
Privacy Journal researchers ranked the 50 states by using data from the FBI, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Trade Commission and the Internet Crime Complaint Center to analyze where dating app users may be most likely to find danger.
Amazon tribe's Starlink internet access made kids 'lazy,' hooked on social media: report
Internet access has reached a remote tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest, and now elders say young people are “lazy” and hooked on social media and pornography.
Internet access has reached a remote tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest, and now elders say young people are “lazy” and hooked on social media and pornography.
Issue impacting users calling between different mobile carriers resolved
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon users were all reporting problems connecting calls on Tuesday.
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon users were all reporting problems connecting calls on Tuesday.
The NSA says do this to your phone once a week to help avoid being hacked
The NSA warns iPhone and Android users to reboot their devices regularly to fend off cyber threats, as mobile phones, often with basic security, are prime targets for hackers due to the sensitive information they store.
The NSA warns iPhone and Android users to reboot their devices regularly to fend off cyber threats, as mobile phones, often with basic security, are prime targets for hackers due to the sensitive information they store.
How do you check for hidden cameras? Sheriff explains
Cameras are often hidden in places you wouldn't expect. Here's how a sheriff says to look for them.
Cameras are often hidden in places you wouldn't expect. Here's how a sheriff says to look for them.
Verizon service appears to be restored for many after widespread outages
The company said it was working to identify and solve the issue.
The company said it was working to identify and solve the issue.
How AI can help (and hurt) climate change
Artificial intelligence significantly impacts the climate crisis by consuming large amounts of energy and water for its data centers, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions, while also offering tools for climate management, such as improving climate models, optimizing energy use, and enhancing renewable energy efficiency.
Artificial intelligence significantly impacts the climate crisis by consuming large amounts of energy and water for its data centers, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions, while also offering tools for climate management, such as improving climate models, optimizing energy use, and enhancing renewable energy efficiency.