California can enforce net neutrality law, federal judge says
The telecom industry asked a federal judge to keep blocking the law. On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge John A. Mendez denied their request, allowing California to begin enforcing the law.
The telecom industry asked a federal judge to keep blocking the law. On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge John A. Mendez denied their request, allowing California to begin enforcing the law.
Facebook says it will soon lift ban on Australians sharing, viewing news on its platform
Facebook announced Tuesday that it would lift a ban on Australians viewing and sharing news on its platform after it struck a deal with the government on proposed legislation that would make digital giants pay for journalism.
Facebook announced Tuesday that it would lift a ban on Australians viewing and sharing news on its platform after it struck a deal with the government on proposed legislation that would make digital giants pay for journalism.
Apple issues warning after cardiologist 'stunned' to find iPhone 12 can control cardiac devices
A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.
A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.
Mars Perseverance rover engineer credits Queens high school
Vishnu Sridharan grew up in Queens and went to Aviation High School. For the last three years, he has worked on the SuperCam for NASA's Perseverance rover.
Vishnu Sridharan grew up in Queens and went to Aviation High School. For the last three years, he has worked on the SuperCam for NASA's Perseverance rover.
FBI: Soho Chanel store robbery suspect bragged on social media
In a since-deleted post, the suspect bragged on social media that he had so many luxury items that he could open his own small boutique, the FBI said.
In a since-deleted post, the suspect bragged on social media that he had so many luxury items that he could open his own small boutique, the FBI said.
Website offering $2,000 to watch you sleep
A website that shares information about how to get a better night's sleep wants to give someone $2,000 to let researchers watch them snooze.
A website that shares information about how to get a better night's sleep wants to give someone $2,000 to let researchers watch them snooze.
NYPD credits social media for helping arrest suspect in woman's attack
The NYPD is crediting social media for helping them arrest a man wanted for the vicious attack of an Asian woman standing on a street in Queens.
The NYPD is crediting social media for helping them arrest a man wanted for the vicious attack of an Asian woman standing on a street in Queens.
Apple to reportedly update syringe emoji to more closely resemble vaccine
Apple will reportedly be updating its syringe emoji to mimic what a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine looks like in real life in its latest software release.
Apple will reportedly be updating its syringe emoji to mimic what a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine looks like in real life in its latest software release.
Robots milk cows so farmers can sleep later; mental health benefits for both
Mickey Aylard used to wake up in the dead of night and milk a hundred cows. Now, a robot does the job.
Mickey Aylard used to wake up in the dead of night and milk a hundred cows. Now, a robot does the job.
3D printed house for sale on Long Island
A 3D printed house on Long Island is on the market.
A 3D printed house on Long Island is on the market.
Parler announces it is back online with new hosting service
After more than a month offline, the social media platform Parler relaunched using a new web hosting service, the company announced on Monday.
After more than a month offline, the social media platform Parler relaunched using a new web hosting service, the company announced on Monday.
Bill Gates' daughter trolls social media with 'implant' conspiracy post
The 24-year-old daughter of billionaire and brain Bill Gates said the COVID-19 vaccine "did NOT implant my genius father into my brain."
The 24-year-old daughter of billionaire and brain Bill Gates said the COVID-19 vaccine "did NOT implant my genius father into my brain."
Man, 90, spends $10G on ads to complain about AT&T's shoddy internet service
The ads, which ran in Dallas, Texas and in New York City, said the communications company was not providing the man's neighborhood with reasonable internet service.
The ads, which ran in Dallas, Texas and in New York City, said the communications company was not providing the man's neighborhood with reasonable internet service.
English soccer at breaking point over abuse on social media
Death threats. Racist abuse. Sexist slurs. And social media accounts allowed to stay active even after spreading bile.
Death threats. Racist abuse. Sexist slurs. And social media accounts allowed to stay active even after spreading bile.
NYC man charged with threatening to kill politicians, media figures
A New York City man has been arrested on charges that he threatened past and present political figures and media personalities on social media.
A New York City man has been arrested on charges that he threatened past and present political figures and media personalities on social media.
Google to provide 100,000 Black women with career, digital skills training
AWESOME! Google on Friday announced an initiative to provide 100,000 Black women with career development and digital skills training by spring 2022.
AWESOME! Google on Friday announced an initiative to provide 100,000 Black women with career development and digital skills training by spring 2022.
Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang: NYC should be a Bitcoin hub
Andrew Yang says that as mayor he would want to make New York a center for cryptocurrency.
Andrew Yang says that as mayor he would want to make New York a center for cryptocurrency.
New York teen holds virtual art classes for kids in shelters
Caroline Faber, 14, created Craft With Me, a virtual art class.
Caroline Faber, 14, created Craft With Me, a virtual art class.
Concerns over bots scooping up COVID vaccine appointments
As pharmacies open sign-ups to get the COVID vaccine, they are also stepping up security against a new cyber-threat targeting the rollout.
As pharmacies open sign-ups to get the COVID vaccine, they are also stepping up security against a new cyber-threat targeting the rollout.
Bally's Atlantic City to close for 30 hours due to technology overhaul
Bally's casino in Atlantic City will temporarily close for 30 hours next week to perform a technology overhaul.
Bally's casino in Atlantic City will temporarily close for 30 hours next week to perform a technology overhaul.