More Twitter workers resign after Elon Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum
The newest round of departures means the platform is continuing to lose workers ahead of the World Cup, one of the busiest events on Twitter.
FTX bankruptcy filing: What's happening at the crypto exchange?
FTX is struggling to account for money that went missing hours after it filed for bankruptcy. Billions of dollars are unaccounted for right now.
Twitter Blue signups unavailable after raft of fake accounts
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
Instagram influencer 'Ray Hushpuppi' gets 11 years in prison for money laundering
Prosecutors called Ramon Abbas, known online as Ray Hushpuppi, "one of the most prolific money launderers in the world."
Elon Musk warns Twitter employees of ‘difficult times ahead,' ends remote work: report
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
Musk tries to reassure Twitter advertisers after chaotic takeover
Elon Musk is trying to reassure big companies that his chaotic takeover of Twitter won't harm their brands.
How to read your social media feeds on Election Day 2022
Voters are likely to encounter rumors, hearsay, and misinformation. Here are some tips for navigating social media on Election Day, and in the days or weeks that follow.
University of Kentucky student accused of using racial slurs during assault
A white University of Kentucky student is accused of physically assaulting a Black student worker while repeatedly using racial slurs.
Ralph Lauren, Fortnite announce digital apparel collaboration
Ahead of the digital clothing and accessories launch, Ralph Lauren will launch a physical collection that will closely match its digital counterparts on Fortnite.
FCC commissioner urges US government to ban TikTok
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."
Twitter verification could cost $8 a month, Elon Musk says
On Tuesday, Musk outlined the Twitter verification plan in a series of tweets, following pushback over reports that Twitter would start charging a fee of $20 a month.
Instagram claims issue that left many users locked out of accounts has been fixed
Some Instagram users reported seeing a message that they were locked out but were still able to scroll through their feeds. Others said they were completely shut out.
Toyota to limit smart keys to 1 per new vehicle sold, due to semiconductor shortage
In an effort to ration semiconductors, Toyota Motor Corp. reportedly announced Thursday that it would replace one of the two "smart" keys it delivers in Japan with a mechanical one.
Twitter is reportedly planning to charge $20 a month for verification
That blue checkmark on Twitter accounts could start costing hundreds of dollars a year for users to keep.
Apple confirms iPhone will get USB-C charging after EU mandate
Apple has confirmed that the iPhone will support USB-C charging following a European Union mandate.
No, scientists didn't 3D-model Mary's husband, Joseph — that's Andre the Giant
A viral tweet this week claimed scientists at Stanford University had reconstructed a 3D model of how Joseph, the husband of Mary, might have looked.
Spotify boosts subscribers and revenue, CEO says 2023 price increases likely
The streaming service titan surpassed growth numbers by increasing its monthly active users to reach 456 million.
Netflix to begin monetizing account sharing in early 2023
Consumers sharing their Netflix account with family or friends outside their household will have to pay extra starting early next year.
Group gets to work on Detroit's first 3D-printed house
Detroit's first 3D-printed house is in the works. Citizen Robotics kicked off the project with a wall printing ceremony.
Kanye West agrees to buy social media platform Parler, company says
After being kicked off other platforms for antisemitic posts, Kanye West has agreed to buy Parler — a social media network known as a conservative version of Twitter.