What is DeepSeek? The startup AI app surging in downloads
The Chinese AI startup has surpassed more than 1 million downloads in January.
Were users forced to follow Trump on social media? What we know about claims
Some Facebook and Instagram users were surprised to see President Donald Trump’s and Vice President JD Vance’s posts appearing in their feeds after the recent inauguration.
Were users forced to follow Trump on social media? What we know about claims
Many users found themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media after the inauguration. Here's why this happened and how Meta explains the process.
Future of CHIPS Act under Trump administration in question
President Donald Trump previously criticized the CHIPS and Science Act, leading to speculation over whether the law could be repealed or tweaked under the new administration.
TikTok ban: What apps to try if the platform shuts down
As the U.S. considers banning TikTok, here are the social media alternatives users can explore for short videos and trends.
Was Instagram down? Outage reports surged Wednesday morning
Instagram appeared to be down for some users Wednesday morning.
Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok
With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.
2025's top remote work companies revealed with some paying over $100,000
Some jobseekers in 2025 may be looking for remote positions, and a recently released report from FlexJobs identified the companies that had the most roles offering that arrangement.
Cold weather's impact on technology
The bitter chill in the air isn't just affecting us, but also our devices as well. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg gets the download on how to keep your devices safe.
Should cellphones be banned in class? NJ high school tries it out
Ramsey High School in New Jersey now requires students to lock up cellphones during class to reduce distractions.
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone.
OpenAI responds to major outage on ChatGPT, other applications
OpenAI is working to fix an issue that caused major outages in its applications, including ChatGPT.
Hero or murderer? Luigi Mangione case sparks polarizing reactions online
From hashtags and memes to merchandise like mugs, hats and tote bags featuring slogans like "Mommy's Little CEO Killer," social media is buzzing with sympathy for Luigi Mangione.
Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."
Meta apologizes for Facebook, Instagram outages
Meta issued an apology after a widespread outage affected Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger on Wednesday.
OpenAI’s Sora launches: New tool creates videos from text commands
Sora, the latest innovation from OpenAI, is taking the internet by storm. This groundbreaking AI video generator transforms written commands into realistic 20-second videos in 1080p resolution.
Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
Study finds texting shortcuts save time—but annoy almost everyone
Think twice before firing off that "LMK" text—those time-saving shortcuts might be doing more harm than good.