Britney Spears' Instagram disappears after comments about music industry
Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”
Google begins disabling browser cookies: What you need to know
Google has begun phasing out third-party cookies that can track users across the Internet.
Microsoft adds AI button to keyboards to summon chatbots
Starting this month, some new personal computers that run Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system will have a special “Copilot key” that launches the software giant’s AI chatbot.
AI brings at least a 5% chance of human extinction, survey of scientists says
As AI continues to evolve, scientists are sharing concerns on what it could mean for humans in the future.
13-year-old gamer becomes first to beat 'unbeatable' Tetris
The falling-block video game Tetris has met its match in 13-year-old Willis Gibson, who has become the first player to officially "beat" the original Nintendo version of the game — by breaking it.
23andMe blames users for data breach, citing recycled passwords
23andMe is placing the blame on customers who reused login credentials for a cyber incident in which 6.9 million customers' data was exposed.
Smartphone pinky: Is it real, and how concerned should you be?
Have you ever noticed a slight dent in your pinky, the result of holding your smartphone in your hand for too long? Welcome to the world of 'smartphone pinky,' a not-so-official term for a all-too-familiar modern ailment.
X now worth 71% less than when Elon Musk bought it, Fidelity estimates
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen, using Google Bard, sent bogus cases to his attorney
The AI-generated cases, which turned out to be fake, were submitted to a judge in court documents.
Scientists invent doom calculator predicting when you'll DIE, how much money you'll earn
Danish researchers developed an AI machine-learning device that could accurately predict deaths of people.
Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows
Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.
The most memorable memes of 2023 explained
Another year, another set of memes to give your life some purpose.
The New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for using its stories to train chatbots
The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, trying to end the practice of using its stories to train chatbots.
Phone-related accidents are on the rise, survey finds
While technology is a necessity for many, a new study shows it can cause unexpected injuries.
Tinder rolls out 'exclusive' $499 monthly membership called Tinder Select
The Tinder Select membership requires a monthly fee of $499, according to multiple reports. Here's what it includes — and how users get approved to join.
New York law prohibits employers from accessing your private social media accounts
A new bill in New York State -- S2518A -- is coming in March 2024. It "prohibits an employer from requesting that an employee or applicant disclose any means for accessing an electronic personal account."
TSA testing self-screening to speed up airport wait times: How it works
The goal of TSA self-screening is not only reducing wait times for passengers, but also “reducing the number of pat downs and bag inspections" by TSA agents.
Smart TV guide: How to pick the right television this holiday season
While television sets have changed over the years, experts say how we approach buying them has not.
AI self-replication: Machine intelligence can now replicate independently
Artificial intelligence models can now create smaller AI systems without the help of a human, according to research published.
Virginia senator tells Pope Francis to slow his roll on AI regulation
The United States is not ready to join a binding treaty proposed by Pope Francis to regulate artificial intelligence on a global scale, a top Senate Democrat says.