Twitter introduces Tip Jar, allowing users to send money to others
Twitter on Thursday unveiled a brand new feature called Tip Jar, which allows users to send money through the app to creators.
Twitter on Thursday unveiled a brand new feature called Tip Jar, which allows users to send money through the app to creators.
Twitter suspends ‘From the desk of Donald J. Trump’ account
A Twitter account that included press releases and statements by former President Donald Trump has been banned from the social media platform.
A Twitter account that included press releases and statements by former President Donald Trump has been banned from the social media platform.
States push back against use of facial recognition by police
Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. have used facial recognition technology to solve homicides and bust human traffickers, but concern about its accuracy and the growing pervasiveness of video surveillance is leading some state lawmakers to hit the pause button.
Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. have used facial recognition technology to solve homicides and bust human traffickers, but concern about its accuracy and the growing pervasiveness of video surveillance is leading some state lawmakers to hit the pause button.
Peloton issues treadmill recalls after child death, other injuries
Peloton is warning consumers to immediately stop using the treadmills.
Peloton is warning consumers to immediately stop using the treadmills.
Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
Photo of Starbucks cup showing very complicated order goes viral
A photo posted on social media by a Starbucks barista went viral because it showed multiple changes to ingredients as well as substitutions on a drink order. The barista joked that he wanted to quit his job after the debacle.
A photo posted on social media by a Starbucks barista went viral because it showed multiple changes to ingredients as well as substitutions on a drink order. The barista joked that he wanted to quit his job after the debacle.
Wine pairing: Pricey Burgundy bottles and NFT art on auction
Acker is known for selling and auctioning the most expensive, rarest wines in the world. Now it is bringing bottles of Domaine Du Comte Liger-Belair to the auction block with NFT art.
Acker is known for selling and auctioning the most expensive, rarest wines in the world. Now it is bringing bottles of Domaine Du Comte Liger-Belair to the auction block with NFT art.
IHOP hostess doesn't recognize Adam Sandler, comedian reacts on Twitter
Long Islanders say that Adam Sandler has been casually showing up in public without much fanfare.
Long Islanders say that Adam Sandler has been casually showing up in public without much fanfare.
Robo dog can now pick-up items
A Boston Dynamics robo dog called Spot now has an optional "mouth" that can pick up items.
A Boston Dynamics robo dog called Spot now has an optional "mouth" that can pick up items.
Why you shouldn't laminate your COVID vaccination card
With stores offering to laminate your COVID vaccination card for free, one health organization says you're better off skipping the offer.
With stores offering to laminate your COVID vaccination card for free, one health organization says you're better off skipping the offer.
Robot cooks come to home kitchens
An internet-enabled smart cooking robot promises to turn home cooks into fancy chefs.
An internet-enabled smart cooking robot promises to turn home cooks into fancy chefs.
Facebook's oversight board to rule on Trump's account ban on Wednesday
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Apple’s app store goes on trial Monday in legal battle with Epic Games, creator of Fortnite
Epic Games is hoping to break through the app store’s “wall” and offer an alternative, which would allow them to break free of Apple’s commissions. It’s one of the most serious legal threats Apple’s faced in years.
Epic Games is hoping to break through the app store’s “wall” and offer an alternative, which would allow them to break free of Apple’s commissions. It’s one of the most serious legal threats Apple’s faced in years.
Driverless taxi service rolls out in Beijing
Chinese tech giant Baidu rolled out its paid driverless taxi service on Sunday, making it the first company to commercialize autonomous driving operations in China.
Chinese tech giant Baidu rolled out its paid driverless taxi service on Sunday, making it the first company to commercialize autonomous driving operations in China.
Microsoft wants your help choosing its next default font
Microsoft has commissioned five new fonts, one of which will replace Calibri as the default typeface across its apps.
Microsoft has commissioned five new fonts, one of which will replace Calibri as the default typeface across its apps.
NYPD to dump robotic police dog following backlash
The NYPD is dumping the use of a robotic police dog following outrage from the community.
The NYPD is dumping the use of a robotic police dog following outrage from the community.
Health care providers, tech companies expand digital access to vaccine records
Technology companies and health care providers have developed digital vaccination records that you can access on your phone. The companies are explicit that these are not "vaccine passports," which have been linked to hot-button political debates.
Technology companies and health care providers have developed digital vaccination records that you can access on your phone. The companies are explicit that these are not "vaccine passports," which have been linked to hot-button political debates.
Apple's new app privacy requirement draws Facebook's ire
Apple's latest iOS update won't allow apps in its App Store to track users without first asking for permission.
Apple's latest iOS update won't allow apps in its App Store to track users without first asking for permission.
Apple announces $430 billion investment into US that’s expected to create 20,000 new jobs
The investment will fund the company's first East Coast campus in North Carolina, as well as create jobs in silicon engineering and 5G technology.
The investment will fund the company's first East Coast campus in North Carolina, as well as create jobs in silicon engineering and 5G technology.
Suspected Capitol rioter arrested after bragging about siege to a match on Bumble dating app
A New York man was arrested and charged in connection with the Jan. 6 riot after he allegedly bragged about storming the capitol to a match on the Bumble dating app. The messages were screenshotted and sent to authorities.
A New York man was arrested and charged in connection with the Jan. 6 riot after he allegedly bragged about storming the capitol to a match on the Bumble dating app. The messages were screenshotted and sent to authorities.