Is Twitter down? Social media platform appears to return after major outage
Twitter was hit with a major outage on Thursday morning, appearing to impact its app and website, according to Down Detector.
Twitter was hit with a major outage on Thursday morning, appearing to impact its app and website, according to Down Detector.
Amazon handed Ring footage to police without user consent 11 times this year
Amazon has provided Ring doorbell footage to law enforcement 11 times this year without the user’s permission, a revelation that’s bound to raise more privacy and civil liberty concerns about its video-sharing agreements with police departments across the country.
Amazon has provided Ring doorbell footage to law enforcement 11 times this year without the user’s permission, a revelation that’s bound to raise more privacy and civil liberty concerns about its video-sharing agreements with police departments across the country.
Honda key fob flaw allows hackers to remotely unlock, start certain vehicles
The key fob hack, dubbed “Rolling Pwn” by a pair of security researchers, involves a potential vulnerability in the keyless entry system of certain 2012-2022 Honda vehicles.
The key fob hack, dubbed “Rolling Pwn” by a pair of security researchers, involves a potential vulnerability in the keyless entry system of certain 2012-2022 Honda vehicles.
Twitter sues to force Elon Musk to complete his $44B acquisition
Twitter said Tuesday it has sued Elon Musk to force him to complete the $44-billion acquisition of the social media company.
Twitter said Tuesday it has sued Elon Musk to force him to complete the $44-billion acquisition of the social media company.
Sandwich historian brings unique flare to vintage recipes on TikTok
From fried bologna to mashed anchovies, the “Bob Ross of sandwiches” says a lot more goes into sandwiches than just two pieces of bread and some filling.
From fried bologna to mashed anchovies, the “Bob Ross of sandwiches” says a lot more goes into sandwiches than just two pieces of bread and some filling.
Tech CEO arrested in 1992 Mountain View cold case
Advances in forensic science technology led to the arrest last weekend of a Bay Area executive suspected of strangling a woman to death 30 years ago in Mountain View, authorities said.
Advances in forensic science technology led to the arrest last weekend of a Bay Area executive suspected of strangling a woman to death 30 years ago in Mountain View, authorities said.
Simone Biles offered coloring book, mistaken for child on flight
A flight attendant apparently mistook seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles for a child and offered her a coloring book on a recent flight.
A flight attendant apparently mistook seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles for a child and offered her a coloring book on a recent flight.
Looming Elon Musk-Twitter legal battle drags on company shares
The sell-off in Twitter shares pushed prices below $35 each after Elon Musk backed out of a deal to buy the social media company for a staggering $44 billion.
The sell-off in Twitter shares pushed prices below $35 each after Elon Musk backed out of a deal to buy the social media company for a staggering $44 billion.
Elon Musk calls off $44-billion deal to buy Twitter, says fake users 'wildly higher' than 5%
Elon Musk is calling off the $44-billion Twitter deal, accusing the company of "false and misleading representations" regarding fake accounts on the platform. But Twitter has vowed to fight.
Elon Musk is calling off the $44-billion Twitter deal, accusing the company of "false and misleading representations" regarding fake accounts on the platform. But Twitter has vowed to fight.
What does it mean to be a man? Boston’s viral ‘Be a Man’ guy says, ‘have a laugh’
The 63-year-old social media celebrity has gained a massive TikTok following by questioning what it really means to be a man.
The 63-year-old social media celebrity has gained a massive TikTok following by questioning what it really means to be a man.
Some drones could soon have permission to fly out of pilot's sight
For years, there’s been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight.
For years, there’s been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight.
If you want an electric Toyota, you should buy it soon. Here's why
Toyota's electrified vehicles are about to get pricier. Not their list prices, but the total cost to buy one.
Toyota's electrified vehicles are about to get pricier. Not their list prices, but the total cost to buy one.
Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
Elon Musk gives official reveal date for Tesla’s humanoid AI robot, ‘Optimus’
Musk says the "Tesla Bot" will "eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks."
Musk says the "Tesla Bot" will "eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks."
FBI: Scammers using deep fake technology to apply for remote work
In a report, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) says the underlying technology of deepfakes "can replace faces, manipulate facial expressions, synthesize faces, and synthesize speech."
In a report, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) says the underlying technology of deepfakes "can replace faces, manipulate facial expressions, synthesize faces, and synthesize speech."
Instagram and Facebook remove posts offering abortion pills
Facebook and Instagram have begun promptly removing posts that offer abortion pills to women who may not be able to access them following a Supreme Court decision that stripped away constitutional protections for the procedure. Memes and status updates explained how women could legally get abortion pills in the mail.
Facebook and Instagram have begun promptly removing posts that offer abortion pills to women who may not be able to access them following a Supreme Court decision that stripped away constitutional protections for the procedure. Memes and status updates explained how women could legally get abortion pills in the mail.
Airbnb party ban becomes permanent
Airbnb is removing its 16-person occupancy cap.
Airbnb is removing its 16-person occupancy cap.
Some 4th of July fireworks being replaced with drones due to fire concerns
With the increased fire danger throughout many areas of the Southwest, cities are looking to alternatives for their Fourth of July shows.
With the increased fire danger throughout many areas of the Southwest, cities are looking to alternatives for their Fourth of July shows.
Niece Waidhofer, model and social media star, dies by suicide
Niece Waidhofer, a model who had built a huge following on social media, died by suicide in her home in the Houston area.
Niece Waidhofer, a model who had built a huge following on social media, died by suicide in her home in the Houston area.
Verizon Fios outage due to software issues, says company
Verizon Fios users along the East Coast and Midwest are reporting a major service disruption. Customers from across New York City, Boston, and Madison, Wisconsin say they have been without service since late last night.
Verizon Fios users along the East Coast and Midwest are reporting a major service disruption. Customers from across New York City, Boston, and Madison, Wisconsin say they have been without service since late last night.