Okta, Zoom cut hundreds of jobs
More tech companies in the Bay Area are laying off workers.
Florida mom defends OnlyFans ad on car after complaint from parents at Christian school
A Florida mom has been banned from a Christian prepatory school's pickup area because she has an OnlyFans decal on the back of her car promoting her account. Some parents complained. She's now concerned about her children's safety.
Meta, TikTok, other social media CEOs testify before Senate Judiciary Committee on child exploitation
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies have testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about child safety on their platforms.
Videos: Zuckerberg grilled, stands and apologizes during child safety hearing before Senate
The Meta CEO faced scathing questioning regarding Facebook and Instagram oversight and reporting of explicit content involving children
From ‘doxxing trucks’ to Nicki and Megan’s feud, what exactly does it mean to ‘dox’ someone?
“Doxxing” may be a term that’s popped up more frequently in your feeds recently. Here is what it means to “dox” someone, and how it may or may not be considered a crime.
California lawmakers push to protect kids from social media addiction
California lawmakers and the Attorney General on Monday unveiled a bill, which they described as landmark legislation that would protect children from social media addiction. If it passes, it would be the first such law in the nation.
Elon Musk says first human patient received Neuralink brain implant and is recovering well
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said the first human to receive a Neuralink cybernetic implant did so on Sunday and is recovering well.
Hillary Clinton speaks at Common Sense Media summit focused on kids and technology
An advocacy group for children and families kicked off its first annual conference on Monday, focused on children and technology. Hillary Clinton was one of the speakers at the San Francisco event.
Phones, computers stolen in 2 separate robberies at Berkeley Apple Store
Police in Berkeley are investigating after two robberies at the Apple Store in a 24-hour period.
Layoff list: Major tech companies that have cut jobs so far in 2024
More than 20,000 jobs have already been shed in the tech industry just three weeks into the new year, according to one layoff tracking site.
Taylor Swift AI-generated explicit photos spark outrage
Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Taylor Swift began circulating widely this week on the social media platform X.
Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
Deepfake explicit images of Taylor Swift spread on social media. Her fans are fighting back
Pornographic deepfake images of Taylor Swift are circulating online, making the singer the most famous victim of a scourge that tech platforms and anti-abuse groups have struggled to fix.
Apple opening iPhones to other app stores, but only in Europe
Apple will allow some iPhone users to access separate, non-Apple app stores, the company announced Thursday in response to European regulations meant to give consumers more choices.
Mark Zuckerberg plans to build advanced AI, worrying experts
The Meta CEO said on social media that he wants to make the new AI tools available to everyone.
Apple iPhone’s stolen device protection: How to turn on newest security feature
Apple iPhone’s Stolen Device Protection is available with the latest iOS 17.3 software update.
Florida woman with three kids now homeless after moving to Houston to become social media influencer
Kieria Jones and her three kids moved to Houston at the start of 2024 and are now homeless.
Google launches new 'Circle to Search' tool – Here's how it works
Google said its new “Circle to Search" feature is launching this month, but only on certain smartphones.
Mom films Panera drive-thru refusing her order due to ‘screaming’ kid: Internet moms side with Panera worker
'Yeah as a mom of 3, I'm with the Panera guy,' one user commented on the video.
Can you ditch your cellphone for an entire month? This company will pay thousands if you do
Siggi's, the New York-based yogurt company, is offering big bucks if you do a digital detox