South Korea's LG to stop making mobile phones, focus on other electronic products, services
South Korean electronics maker LG says it is getting out of its loss-making mobile phone business to focus on electric vehicle components, robotics, artificial intelligence and other products and services.
South Korean electronics maker LG says it is getting out of its loss-making mobile phone business to focus on electric vehicle components, robotics, artificial intelligence and other products and services.
Brooklyn woman pays for cab rides for Asian New Yorkers
When some folks learned of Madeline Park's generosity in paying for people's cab rides, they donated money to her effort. After just two days, she had to stop accepting donations.
When some folks learned of Madeline Park's generosity in paying for people's cab rides, they donated money to her effort. After just two days, she had to stop accepting donations.
Unopened Super Mario Bros. game from 1986 sells for record-breaking $660,000
An unopened copy of Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. that was bought in 1986 and then forgotten about in a desk drawer has sold at auction for $660,000.
An unopened copy of Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. that was bought in 1986 and then forgotten about in a desk drawer has sold at auction for $660,000.
Drone locates stranded hikers in Utah
As search-and-rescue volunteers hit the trail and took off on foot, an aerial drone with thermal imaging and a laser range finder launched.
As search-and-rescue volunteers hit the trail and took off on foot, an aerial drone with thermal imaging and a laser range finder launched.
Boy, 12, brain dead after trying 'Blackout Challenge' on TikTok
"I can’t even describe the grief and devastation," a family friend reportedly said. "Nobody could ever imagine this would happen to a 12-year-old."
"I can’t even describe the grief and devastation," a family friend reportedly said. "Nobody could ever imagine this would happen to a 12-year-old."
Podcasts exploded during the pandemic; now is the time to start one
The pandemic afforded a lot of people the time to pursue passion projects which for many included started their own podcasts.
The pandemic afforded a lot of people the time to pursue passion projects which for many included started their own podcasts.
Nerf hiring Chief TikTok Officer, will pay $10G a month
Hasbro recently announced that it is hiring for a new position titled Chief TikTok Officer.
Hasbro recently announced that it is hiring for a new position titled Chief TikTok Officer.
New York launches mobile COVID passport 'Excelsior Pass'
New York has launched an app to make the process of verifying a negative COVID test or your vaccination status to enter a venue a lot more convenient.
New York has launched an app to make the process of verifying a negative COVID test or your vaccination status to enter a venue a lot more convenient.
3 in 10 adults say they're almost constantly online, survey says
Thirty-one percent of American adults admit to near-constant use of the internet, according to a new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center.
Thirty-one percent of American adults admit to near-constant use of the internet, according to a new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center.
App allows users to make deepfake videos of friends or celebrities
A new app that lets you use any photo on your phone to create personalized singing videos and is gaining in popularity. But not everyone thinks it's harmless fun.
A new app that lets you use any photo on your phone to create personalized singing videos and is gaining in popularity. But not everyone thinks it's harmless fun.
'Dads of TikTok' sharing advice, life lessons
Teens are the only ones becoming superstars on TikTok, dads are getting into the influencer game too, gaining thousands of followers for their videos sharing helpful parenting tips and advice.
Teens are the only ones becoming superstars on TikTok, dads are getting into the influencer game too, gaining thousands of followers for their videos sharing helpful parenting tips and advice.
Sheriff: Tesla on autopilot backs into Florida deputy's patrol car
“These kids are very lucky that no one was hurt and their actions didn’t have more serious consequences,” Sheriff Rick Staly said.
“These kids are very lucky that no one was hurt and their actions didn’t have more serious consequences,” Sheriff Rick Staly said.
NYPD launches website to report low-level crimes, lost property
The NYPD has launched a website that allows New Yorkers to report low-level crimes and lost property.
The NYPD has launched a website that allows New Yorkers to report low-level crimes and lost property.
CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, Google face new grilling by Congress
As malicious conspiracy theories continue to spread, lawmakers are pounding the social media companies over their market dominance, harvesting of user data and practices that some believe actually encourage the spread of engaging but potentially harmful misinformation.
As malicious conspiracy theories continue to spread, lawmakers are pounding the social media companies over their market dominance, harvesting of user data and practices that some believe actually encourage the spread of engaging but potentially harmful misinformation.
Jay Mazini, NYC Instagram celeb, accused of Bitcoin wire fraud scheme
Authorities say that Jebara Igbara or "Jay Mazini," used his social media popularity to dupe followers out of millions of dollars worth of bitcoin.
Authorities say that Jebara Igbara or "Jay Mazini," used his social media popularity to dupe followers out of millions of dollars worth of bitcoin.
Asian-Americans experienced largest single rise in severe online hate and harassment: survey
Half of the Asian-American respondents who were harassed reported that the harassment was because of their race or ethnicity. The survey also found a sharp rise in online harassment of African-Americans based on race.
Half of the Asian-American respondents who were harassed reported that the harassment was because of their race or ethnicity. The survey also found a sharp rise in online harassment of African-Americans based on race.
Prince Harry has 2nd job in less than 2 days as 'commissioner on misinformation'
The Duke of Sussex is joining the Aspen Institute's new Commission on Information Disorder headquartered in Washington, D.C., as the "commissioner of study on misinformation."
The Duke of Sussex is joining the Aspen Institute's new Commission on Information Disorder headquartered in Washington, D.C., as the "commissioner of study on misinformation."
Prince Harry has a new gig: Executive at Silicon Valley startup
The Duke of Sussex will become the "chief impact officer" of BetterUp Inc., a San Francisco-based firm.
The Duke of Sussex will become the "chief impact officer" of BetterUp Inc., a San Francisco-based firm.
Block association flourishes after neighbors bond over video chat
In the age of covid, neighbors who didn't necessarily know each other beforehand had to do so through Zoom and group chats.
In the age of covid, neighbors who didn't necessarily know each other beforehand had to do so through Zoom and group chats.
Trump adviser says former president is starting his own social media platform after permanent ban from others
After being banned from social media for “inciting violence” ahead of the Jan. 6 riot, a senior adviser to former president Donald Trump says Trump has plans to make a comeback online by creating his own social media platform.
After being banned from social media for “inciting violence” ahead of the Jan. 6 riot, a senior adviser to former president Donald Trump says Trump has plans to make a comeback online by creating his own social media platform.