Facebook, Instagram to reveal details on how ads target users
Meta will publicly share information about demographics and money spent on ads created to target people in states posted on their social media platforms.
Texas parents sue Apple over AirPods, alleging Amber Alert damaged son’s hearing
The Amber Alert came across the AirPods so loud that it ripped open the boy's ear drum, causing permanent hearing loss, the lawsuit states.
New program offers free internet service to 48 million households; see if you qualify
About 40% of Americans qualify for free internet service under a new program launched by the Biden administration. Here's who qualifies.
Parents sue Apple alleging Amber Alert sound damaged son's hearing
Parents from Texas are suing Apple for negligence after their son experienced permanent hearing loss allegedly caused by a loud Amber Alert notification on his AirPods.
Elon Musk would reverse Trump Twitter ban, calling it morally wrong
Elon Musk said he would overturn former President Donald Trump's ban from Twitter if his purchase of the company is successful.
Apple, Google, Microsoft announce support for passwordless sign-ins
Forget passwords. A new, faster and more secure sign-in method is expected to be available across major tech platforms over the course of the coming year.
Inside Human-I-T in Detroit, the facility turning trashed electronics new
Computers still have years of life left when companies toss them out. Instead of collecting in landfills, a nonprofit in Detroit is taking old devices and making them run brand new again.
Ms. Pac-Man, Dance Dance Revolution inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame
The World Video Game Hall of Fame has inducted four more games for their popularity and influence on the industry over time.
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell makes brief return to Twitter before being banned again
Mike Lindell, who was already permanently suspended from Twitter for making false claims about the 2020 election, created a new account and was banned again just hours later.
BeReal app: What it is, why it’s attracting Gen Z
The social media platform BeReal claims to encourage users to be, well, that of its name — real — and is advertised as a genuine way to share daily life with friends.
Hand-implanted microchip could be used for contactless payments
Walletmoor said the new technology is safe and will require a short medical procedure.
iPhone update adds 'pregnant man' emoji, other gender neutral cartoons
Apple's latest iPhone update added several gender neutral emoji.
McDonald’s to enter the metaverse, files trademark for virtual restaurant, goods and services
The giant fast-food franchise is jumping on the metaverse and NFT bandwagon, following other major retailers such as Walmart, Microsoft and The Walt Disney Co.
‘Double Thumbs Up’: Netflix rolls out new feature to ‘fine-tune’ options
The streaming giant wants to know if you really love a show or movie.
Elon Musk no longer joining Twitter's board of directors, company says
Elon Musk won't be joining Twitter's board of directors as previously announced. The Tesla CEO remains its largest shareholder.
Cash App data breach could have impacted more than 8 million users
The breach is said to have only impacted Cash App Investing users.
Twitter edit feature in the works, company says
The social media giant announced on its account that the company had been working on an edit feature since last year.
Elon Musk to join Twitter's board, teases 'significant improvements'
Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors after it was disclosed that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform.
Spam text messages sent from your own number are from ‘bad actors,’ Verizon says
Verizon formally acknowledged the issue on Tuesday and said its team, as well as U.S. law enforcement, are working to find out who or what is the source of the spam texts.
Stephen Wilhite, creator of GIF, dies of COVID-19 at 74
Stephen Wilhite, 74, died of COVID-19 on March 14. Wilhite is known for creating the wildly popular GIF and was the chief architect of America Online.