Famous streamer Kai Cenat says he's the victim of yet another swatting call
Kai Cenat, a famous social media personality from New York who built his career through live streaming on Twitch, claims he has fallen victim to yet another swatting scheme.
When is Spotify Wrapped? Streamer chimes in about counting rumor
The streaming giant clarified recently a much-debated element about its beloved Spotify Wrapped.
Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
How deepfake AI 'nightmare' could manipulate voters before presidential election
It’s election eve, Nov. 4, and a disturbing video is circulating on all the major social media platforms (X, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.) It’s viral, and there’s nothing anyone can do about it.
San Francisco-based Dropbox slashes 20% of workforce
San Francisco-based Dropbox announced on Wednesday that it is slashing 20% of its workforce.
Researchers targeting childhood heart disease with stem cells, AI
Researchers in the U.S. and Australia are ushering in a new era of pediatric medicine by using stem cells and AI to solve childhood heart disease.
Ex-coach at San Jose's Valley Christian High School charged with selling child porn
San Jose police have been investigating the case since August 2023 but turned it over to the FBI.
Hulu live crashes: Tens of thousands of users report outages during MLB NLCS
Tens of thousands of people have reported outages on Hulu Live amid the ongoing National League Championship Series.
Who still has a landline and who has cut the cord? The data may surprise you
Researchers started tracking landlines and wireless users about two decades ago, when cell phones slowly started replacing landlines.
Silicon Valley has lost its moral compass: report
A new poll has found a majority of people who live and work in the Bay Area feel the big Silicon Valley companies have lost their moral compass.
Doomscrolling costs us 3 days a month, survey finds
The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.
Tesla shares tumble after Elon Musk unveils robotaxi
Tesla shares fell on Friday after the company's Robotaxi event that left investors less than impressed.
'Severe' geomagnetic storm could blow power grid with satellite, radio blackouts possible during Milton
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
X returns to Brazil after monthlong shutdown — what’s next for the platform?
After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.
Apple Intelligence release: When it's coming and what it is
With the Apple Intelligence release date revealed, here’s what you need to know about the new feature coming to your Apple devices.
States sue TikTok over claims it's addictive, harmful to children
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
Life-saving satellite tech likely in your pocket to use for emergency calling when disaster strikes
In the face of severe weather or a life-threatening emergency, traditional communication networks can fail, leaving individuals isolated and at risk.
Helene forces closure of North Carolina quartz facilities, disrupting tech supply chain
Hurricane Helene forced the shutdown of two key quartz manufacturing facilities in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, operated by Sibelco and The Quartz Corp, which produce ultra-pure quartz essential for semiconductors, solar panels, and fiber-optic cables.
NBA fans debate whether Kevin Porter Jr. deserves another chance in league
Kevin Porter Jr. signed a two-year deal with the LA Clippers over the summer. After agreeing to a plea deal following an alleged domestic violence incident, he continues to undergo counseling.
Verizon says network coming back online after all-day outage for some customers
A massive nationwide outage impacting some Verizon customers is beginning to be resolved.