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.
AirTag stalking: Apple cracking down on unwanted tracking
While Apple acknowledged that incidents of AirTag misuse are "rare," the company has been working with law enforcement to track down and charge perpetrators who engage in unwanted tracking.
While Apple acknowledged that incidents of AirTag misuse are "rare," the company has been working with law enforcement to track down and charge perpetrators who engage in unwanted tracking.
Police solve 1964 rape, murder of Pennsylvania girl with DNA, volunteer
State police exhumed the long-dead assailant's body last month and said his DNA precisely matched DNA left on the jacket of the victim, 9-year-old Marise Ann Chiverella, who was snatched on the morning of March 18, 1964, as she walked to school in Hazleton.
State police exhumed the long-dead assailant's body last month and said his DNA precisely matched DNA left on the jacket of the victim, 9-year-old Marise Ann Chiverella, who was snatched on the morning of March 18, 1964, as she walked to school in Hazleton.
CIA secretly collecting US citizen's private data, declassified documents state
Two Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee say the CIA has a secret, undisclosed data repository that includes information collected about Americans.
Two Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee say the CIA has a secret, undisclosed data repository that includes information collected about Americans.
Flying AirCar gets airworthiness certification
AirCar completed 70 hours of rigorous flight tests involving full range of flight and performance maneuvers as well as demonstrated static and dynamic stability.
AirCar completed 70 hours of rigorous flight tests involving full range of flight and performance maneuvers as well as demonstrated static and dynamic stability.
Neil Young tells Spotify workers to quit before company 'eats up your soul'
Neil Young urged Spotify employees to quit their jobs amid the Joe Rogan podcast controversy and also took aim at some top banks for “continued funding of the fossil fuel damage.”
Neil Young urged Spotify employees to quit their jobs amid the Joe Rogan podcast controversy and also took aim at some top banks for “continued funding of the fossil fuel damage.”
Spotify won't be 'silencing' Joe Rogan amid controversy: CEO
Spotify's CEO says the company will not be "silencing" Joe Rogan after a video compilation of him using the "n-word" surfaced, which prompted the podcast host to issue an apology.
Spotify's CEO says the company will not be "silencing" Joe Rogan after a video compilation of him using the "n-word" surfaced, which prompted the podcast host to issue an apology.
Beware of the Zelle scam that asks you to reverse the transaction
Scammers are sending text messages pretending to be a bank doing a Zelle money transfer and asking victims to reverse transactions and stealing the money.
Scammers are sending text messages pretending to be a bank doing a Zelle money transfer and asking victims to reverse transactions and stealing the money.
What is the metaverse, one of the hottest trends in the tech world in recent months?
There's been a lot of talk about the metaverse, since the parent company of Facebook decided to rebrand itself as "Meta" to reflect its commitment to metaverse-related technologies. Here's a primer for those who may not understand what the metaverse is, and what it allows people to do.
There's been a lot of talk about the metaverse, since the parent company of Facebook decided to rebrand itself as "Meta" to reflect its commitment to metaverse-related technologies. Here's a primer for those who may not understand what the metaverse is, and what it allows people to do.
FCC aims to block spam callers from leaving ‘ringless voicemails’ on your phone
A new plan from the FCC would require callers to get a person’s consent before leaving a direct message on their phone’s voicemail.
A new plan from the FCC would require callers to get a person’s consent before leaving a direct message on their phone’s voicemail.
Facebook's daily active users fall for 1st time in its history
Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings report shared this week revealed a drop in its daily active users, a first in its history.
Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings report shared this week revealed a drop in its daily active users, a first in its history.
Virtual Reality Church: Worshipping in the metaverse
Membership in Virtual Reality Church increased dramatically during the COVID shutdown. Worshippers attend using virtual reality headsets and create an avatar. Everything from scripture readings to baptisms can take place in the metaverse.
Membership in Virtual Reality Church increased dramatically during the COVID shutdown. Worshippers attend using virtual reality headsets and create an avatar. Everything from scripture readings to baptisms can take place in the metaverse.
Robots making cocktails, coffee, even food at Beijing Olympics
Robots are mixing drinks, preparing food, brewing coffee, creating souvenirs, mopping floors, and more at the Beijing WInter Olympics in China.
Robots are mixing drinks, preparing food, brewing coffee, creating souvenirs, mopping floors, and more at the Beijing WInter Olympics in China.
What are the 'Great Resignation' and 'Great Renegotiation'?
The pandemic has prompted many workers to reevaluate how they work and what's really important. Many want to keep the jobs they have but do so on their own new terms.
The pandemic has prompted many workers to reevaluate how they work and what's really important. Many want to keep the jobs they have but do so on their own new terms.
Joe Rogan pledges to ‘try harder’ amid Spotify protests over COVID-19 misinformation
Joe Rogan responded to backlash and Neil Young’s music boycott over his Spotify-exclusive podcast, saying he was only seeking to have conversations with people who have “differing opinions.”
Joe Rogan responded to backlash and Neil Young’s music boycott over his Spotify-exclusive podcast, saying he was only seeking to have conversations with people who have “differing opinions.”
Toyota to send vehicle to moon
Toyota is working with Japan's space agency on a vehicle to explore the lunar surface, with ambitions to help people live on the moon by 2040 and then go live on Mars, company officials said Friday.
Toyota is working with Japan's space agency on a vehicle to explore the lunar surface, with ambitions to help people live on the moon by 2040 and then go live on Mars, company officials said Friday.