FTX bankruptcy filing: What's happening at the crypto exchange?

FTX is struggling to account for money that went missing hours after it filed for bankruptcy. Billions of dollars are unaccounted for right now.

Twitter Blue signups unavailable after raft of fake accounts

Twitter's relaunched premium service, which grants blue-check "verification" labels to anyone willing to pay $8 a month, was unavailable Friday after the social media platform was flooded by a wave of imposter accounts it itself had approved.

Twitter Blue signups unavailable after raft of fake accounts

For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.

5G towers spark outrage across NYC

5G towers being installed in neighborhoods across NYC are sparking outrage.

Binance to buy rival FTX Trading in apparent bailout

The cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it plans to buy its rival FTX Trading, in the latest example of how fortunes can change rapidly in the crypto world.

How to read your social media feeds on Election Day 2022

Voters are likely to encounter rumors, hearsay, and misinformation. Here are some tips for navigating social media on Election Day, and in the days or weeks that follow.

Why fires caused by batteries are a big concern in NYC

A weekend fire that injured over three dozen people and spurred a dramatic high-rise rope rescue is drawing attention to battery fire risks that can arise in the electric bikes and scooters that have proliferated in New York City.

NYPD wants to see video from your Ring cameras

More crimes are being caught on camera nowadays, thanks in part to more people using video surveillance systems, such as Amazon's Ring doorbell cameras. The NYPD is capitalizing on this and launching a partnership with Ring, allowing users to share video footage with police.

Robot first responders saving lives in natural disasters

Next generation first responders use technology to not only save the lives of victims, it saves the lives on those first on the scene too.

Twitter begins widespread layoffs; class action suit filed

Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot. 

Twitter's blue check: A history of the platform's verification system

The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.

Ralph Lauren, Fortnite announce digital apparel collaboration

Ahead of the digital clothing and accessories launch, Ralph Lauren will launch a physical collection that will closely match its digital counterparts on Fortnite.

FCC commissioner urges US government to ban TikTok

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."

Hidden AirTags reveal location of stolen luggage, passenger claims

A California filmmaker claims equipment stolen from his checked bags wound up at a home in a different state, based on info from his hidden AirTags.