TikTok star Ophelia Nichols says son was dealing marijuana when he was fatally shot
The social media star said the family was unaware of her 18-year-old son’s apparent involvement in drug deals.
Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
Airbnb party ban becomes permanent
Airbnb is removing its 16-person occupancy cap.
High-tech firms are announcing layoffs, hiring freezes
Last week's announcement that Netflix is laying off 300 workers — 3% of its staff — provided yet another worry that inflation in is tearing at the structure of the critical high-tech industry from where so many good jobs flow.
Jury begins deliberations in case against Theranos executive, ex-boyfriend of Elizabeth Holmes
The federal fraud case against former Theranos executive Sunny Balwani is now in the hands of the jury. The panel began deliberating today following four days of closing arguments in the three-month long trial.
Mom of 4 makes living teaching how to play video games: ‘I’m breaking that stigma’
Devyn Ricks says she’s not only teaching children how to master a video game but other life skills.
Authorities: Man gets 9 years for stealing nude images
A California man accused of breaking into thousands of Apple iCloud accounts and stealing private photos and videos of nude young women has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison.
Verizon cuts home internet rates to $25 a month
The wireless company is launching this new discount to create more affordable options for consumers.
Goodbye, Internet Explorer: Microsoft retires browser after 27 years
Internet Explorer was first introduced in 1995 with the launch of Windows 95 and for some time was the most popular browser to surf the web.
Apple AirTag stalking and tracking by criminals is a problem: Here's how to stop it
In 50 cases in 8 months women received a notification that they were being tracked via Apple AirTags without their knowledge
Meta investigating Sheryl Sandberg’s use of Facebook resources going back years: report
Lawyers investigating former Facebook operating chief Sheryl Sandberg are examining the work employees did on behalf of her foundation and other personal projects, according to media reports.
1st-ever robotic finger covered in living skin can move, heal like humans, scientists say
Researchers hope this study will inspire further innovation in medical research and advancements in manufacturing.
Johnny Depp joins TikTok, thanks 'loyal' fans for support during trial
Johnny Depp has joined TikTok!
One plug and done: EU to require common way to charge phones
The new rules start in 2024 and will only require people to have a USB Type-C cable to charge electronic devices, including cell phones, tablets, e-readers, and digital cameras.
Apple iOS 16: Upcoming software update will allow users to recall, edit texts
The iOS 16 software update won’t be available for free to all users until this fall, according to Apple.
Musk's Twitter acquisition clears U.S. antitrust review
Twitter investors remain in limbo as Elon Musk evaluates his deal.
NASA picks who'll make new spacesuits for the next moonwalkers
NASA has tapped two private American companies to develop the next spacesuits for moonwalking, spacewalking and beyond.
Chick-fil-A testing robot delivery vehicles
The Chick-fil-A food will be delivered via a fleet of box-shaped robots on wheels, which will transport the food in a locked compartment.
Survey finds more than half of US respondents have blocked a family member on Facebook
The survey, conducted earlier this month, asked over 2,000 users of Facebook and Instagram in the United States if and why they blocked a family member on social media.
Sheryl Sandberg, No. 2 exec at Facebook owner Meta, says she's stepping down
“Today, I am sharing the news that after 14 years, I will be leaving Meta,” she posted on her Facebook page in a lengthy statement.