NY Times accused of making Wordle too hard, again
The NY Times is facing more criticism that it is making its Internet game, Wordle, too hard.
The NY Times is facing more criticism that it is making its Internet game, Wordle, too hard.
Elon Musk says his Starlink internet is ‘now active’ in Ukraine
A top Ukrainian official lamented that while Elon Musk was trying to “colonize Mars,” Russia was trying to occupy the country. Hours later, the tech billionaire responded to say Starlink had been activated in the area.
A top Ukrainian official lamented that while Elon Musk was trying to “colonize Mars,” Russia was trying to occupy the country. Hours later, the tech billionaire responded to say Starlink had been activated in the area.
Connecticut State Police using drones to stop illegal transports
The Connecticut State Police is using drones to try to catch trucks illegally transporting harmful items.
The Connecticut State Police is using drones to try to catch trucks illegally transporting harmful items.
Children under 5 getting excessive screen time, study finds
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Ukraine-Russia crisis: Could cyberattacks impact US?
Should Russia launch a cyberattack on the United States, they have the capabilities to impact banking services, food supply and even disable satellites, according to experts.
Should Russia launch a cyberattack on the United States, they have the capabilities to impact banking services, food supply and even disable satellites, according to experts.
Mom pays teen son $1,800 to stay off social media for 6 years
Lorna Klefsaas of Motley, Minnesota, paid her son, Sivert, to stay off social media, allowing him to escape many of the pressure teenagers face today.
Lorna Klefsaas of Motley, Minnesota, paid her son, Sivert, to stay off social media, allowing him to escape many of the pressure teenagers face today.
Ukraine-Russia Crisis: Cyberattacks could affect U.S.
If Russia mounts cyberattacks against the United States, the targets could include banks, power plants, water treatment facilities, and communications. Those attacks could also impact GPS for navigation, farming, automation, and oil exploration.
If Russia mounts cyberattacks against the United States, the targets could include banks, power plants, water treatment facilities, and communications. Those attacks could also impact GPS for navigation, farming, automation, and oil exploration.
AT&T to shut down 3G network on Feb. 22: Here’s how it could impact you
AT&T becomes the first carrier to shut down its 3G network this week. Beyond mobile phones, here are some of the devices that could be impacted.
AT&T becomes the first carrier to shut down its 3G network this week. Beyond mobile phones, here are some of the devices that could be impacted.
Truth Social, Trump's social media app, launches a year after Twitter ban
Former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social app was offered Monday on the Apple App store to a limited number of subscribers who preordered.
Former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social app was offered Monday on the Apple App store to a limited number of subscribers who preordered.
Intrepid Museum Kids Week Festival
Former Astronaut Mike Massiminio and NASA Mechanisms Engineer Elio Morillo show off robot ROV-E.
Former Astronaut Mike Massiminio and NASA Mechanisms Engineer Elio Morillo show off robot ROV-E.
Russia behind cyberattacks on Ukraine's defense ministry, major banks, White House says
The White House has accused Russia of being responsible for recent cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s defense ministry and major banks.
The White House has accused Russia of being responsible for recent cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s defense ministry and major banks.
Notorious Brooklyn fraudster resumed internet crimes, prosecutors say
A notorious fraudster convicted a decade ago for cheating online eyeglass customers and harassing some of them with grisly threats was arrested Friday for a third time.
A notorious fraudster convicted a decade ago for cheating online eyeglass customers and harassing some of them with grisly threats was arrested Friday for a third time.
Romance fraud: New York couple to be sentenced in $500K scam of elderly man
A couple from New York City who was part of a scam that took more than $500,000 from a 78-year-old man will be sentenced Friday in Virginia. The man is the latest victim in a growing trend known as romance fraud.
A couple from New York City who was part of a scam that took more than $500,000 from a 78-year-old man will be sentenced Friday in Virginia. The man is the latest victim in a growing trend known as romance fraud.
Facebook parent Meta agrees to pay $90M to settle decade-old privacy lawsuit
Facebook parent company Meta will pay $90 million to settle a privacy lawsuit over its use of “cookies” in 2010 and 2011 that tracked people online.
Facebook parent company Meta will pay $90 million to settle a privacy lawsuit over its use of “cookies” in 2010 and 2011 that tracked people online.
NY Apple AirTag warning issued
Officials in New York are warning about a tracking threat from Apple AirTags.
Officials in New York are warning about a tracking threat from Apple AirTags.
Affordable Connectivity Program offers discounts on internet, laptops
The White House has expanded plans to make high-speed internet service, laptops, and tablets more affordable and accessible for communities through the Affordable Connectivity Program.
The White House has expanded plans to make high-speed internet service, laptops, and tablets more affordable and accessible for communities through the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Twitter users to vote for favorite films during Oscars season
Twitter users can now vote for their favorite films ahead of the 94th Academy Awards. The winner will be announced during the show on Mar. 27.
Twitter users can now vote for their favorite films ahead of the 94th Academy Awards. The winner will be announced during the show on Mar. 27.
Peer-to-peer tutoring via video grows amid pandemic
Blast Off Tutoring began at the height of the pandemic. The technology platform enables free peer-to-peer tutoring — and it all started as an idea by a high school senior.
Blast Off Tutoring began at the height of the pandemic. The technology platform enables free peer-to-peer tutoring — and it all started as an idea by a high school senior.
Eric Adams taking on drill rap, social media
Mayor Eric Adams made national headlines when he called out social media companies for their responsibility in promoting violence in drill rap videos and vowed to put a plan in motion to stop the gunfire.
Mayor Eric Adams made national headlines when he called out social media companies for their responsibility in promoting violence in drill rap videos and vowed to put a plan in motion to stop the gunfire.
Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction
The Social Media NUDGE Act, introduced by Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Cynthia Lummis, aims to address the negative impacts of social media.
The Social Media NUDGE Act, introduced by Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Cynthia Lummis, aims to address the negative impacts of social media.