Ring doorbell cuts police access feature, stirring privacy debate
Amazon-owned Ring will no longer allow police to request footage from users, marking an end to a feature that has drawn criticism from privacy advocates.
Amazon-owned Ring will no longer allow police to request footage from users, marking an end to a feature that has drawn criticism from privacy advocates.
Deepfake: What is it, and why is it so dangerous?
Deepfake has been a topic of discussion in recent weeks, especially following incidents that involved well-known Americans. Here's what to know about deepfakes, and the various dangers it can pose to society.
Deepfake has been a topic of discussion in recent weeks, especially following incidents that involved well-known Americans. Here's what to know about deepfakes, and the various dangers it can pose to society.
Elon Musk says first human patient received Neuralink brain implant and is recovering well
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said the first human to receive a Neuralink cybernetic implant did so on Sunday and is recovering well.
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said the first human to receive a Neuralink cybernetic implant did so on Sunday and is recovering well.
Layoff list: Major tech companies that have cut jobs so far in 2024
More than 20,000 jobs have already been shed in the tech industry just three weeks into the new year, according to one layoff tracking site.
More than 20,000 jobs have already been shed in the tech industry just three weeks into the new year, according to one layoff tracking site.
Taylor Swift AI-generated explicit photos spark outrage
Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Taylor Swift began circulating widely this week on the social media platform X.
Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Taylor Swift began circulating widely this week on the social media platform X.
Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
Apple opening iPhones to other app stores, but only in Europe
Apple will allow some iPhone users to access separate, non-Apple app stores, the company announced Thursday in response to European regulations meant to give consumers more choices.
Apple will allow some iPhone users to access separate, non-Apple app stores, the company announced Thursday in response to European regulations meant to give consumers more choices.
New York City declares social media a public health threat
New York City's Health Commissioner has declared social media a public health threat for its impact on children's mental health.
New York City's Health Commissioner has declared social media a public health threat for its impact on children's mental health.
Mark Zuckerberg plans to build advanced AI, worrying experts
The Meta CEO said on social media that he wants to make the new AI tools available to everyone.
The Meta CEO said on social media that he wants to make the new AI tools available to everyone.
High school newspaper sparks police investigation into Instagram sextortion scheme targeting students
A Colorado high school newspaper uncovered a revenge porn scheme involving multiple Instagram accounts that have been asking students for money to view or remove explicit photos of them.
A Colorado high school newspaper uncovered a revenge porn scheme involving multiple Instagram accounts that have been asking students for money to view or remove explicit photos of them.
Controversial tech company quietly deletes ban on 'military' use from terms of service
OpenAI previously banned use of its tech for 'weapons development, military and warfare'
OpenAI previously banned use of its tech for 'weapons development, military and warfare'
Google launches new 'Circle to Search' tool – Here's how it works
Google said its new “Circle to Search" feature is launching this month, but only on certain smartphones.
Google said its new “Circle to Search" feature is launching this month, but only on certain smartphones.
The tween skincare market is booming, thanks to social media
America’s youngest generation, Gen Alpha, are the most plugged-in consumers, and skincare companies have taken notice.
America’s youngest generation, Gen Alpha, are the most plugged-in consumers, and skincare companies have taken notice.
Mom films Panera drive-thru refusing her order due to ‘screaming’ kid: Internet moms side with Panera worker
'Yeah as a mom of 3, I'm with the Panera guy,' one user commented on the video.
'Yeah as a mom of 3, I'm with the Panera guy,' one user commented on the video.
Samsung unveils Galaxy S24 smartphones
Samsung started accepting orders for the Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra the same day it announced them
Samsung started accepting orders for the Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra the same day it announced them
Mom calls out bullies' parents in viral TikTok after daughter's 'knock-off' Stanley cup was mocked at school
Mom and TikToker Dayna Motycka urged parents to teach kids not to make fun of others who don't own name-brand items.
Mom and TikToker Dayna Motycka urged parents to teach kids not to make fun of others who don't own name-brand items.
Coldplay's 'Yellow' soars into the Billion Views Club on YouTube, band's 5th video to make list
British rock band Coldplay achieved another milestone as their iconic 2000 breakthrough hit, "Yellow," entered the Billion Views Club on YouTube
British rock band Coldplay achieved another milestone as their iconic 2000 breakthrough hit, "Yellow," entered the Billion Views Club on YouTube
AI-powered misinformation considered biggest short-term threat to the world, report finds
AI-powered misinformation and disinformation is emerging as a risk as billions of people in several countries, including the United States, Britain, Indonesia, and India prepare to head to the voting polls this year and next, the report said.
AI-powered misinformation and disinformation is emerging as a risk as billions of people in several countries, including the United States, Britain, Indonesia, and India prepare to head to the voting polls this year and next, the report said.
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Apple Vision Pro headset gets official release date
Apple CEO Tim Cook called the headset 'most advanced consumer electronics device ever created'
Apple CEO Tim Cook called the headset 'most advanced consumer electronics device ever created'