Brian Barczyk, reptile expert and YouTuber, dies of pancreatic cancer
Barczyk amassed a large following by creating videos that captured his enthusiasm for reptiles and other wildlife.
Chicago man sues 27 women over negative reviews in Facebook group calling him 'clingy,' and a ghoster
A Chicago man is suing dozens of women for $75,000 after they wrote negative reviews on a Facebook page describing him as "clingy" claiming his reputation has been harmed.
This is the case that protected a phone falling 16,000 feet
It’s the “drop test of the decade,” according to the company taking credit for the phone’s survival.
TikTok food critic Keith Lee ends Bay Area eating tour early
Acclaimed TikTok food critic Keith Lee abruptly ended the Bay Area leg of his national tour and said that visiting the region didn't live up to the hype.
Mom calls out bullies' parents in viral TikTok after daughter's 'knock-off' Stanley cup was mocked at school
Mom and TikToker Dayna Motycka urged parents to teach kids not to make fun of others who don't own name-brand items.
eBay to pay $3M after employees sent live spiders, cockroaches to couple
The harassment started in 2019 after a Massachusetts couple wrote a story in their online newsletter about a lawsuit brought by eBay which accused Amazon of poaching sellers.
Nonalcoholic White Claw draws mockery, praise from social media: ‘Seltzer water at beer prices’
The new non-alcoholic seltzer retails around $17.49 for a twelve-pack.
Google layoffs: job cuts affect Google Assistant, Pixel and Fitbit
Google laid off hundreds of employees Wednesday who worked on some of the Silicon Valley giant's most well-known products and brands as it seeks to reduce expenses.
TikTok food critic Keith Lee arrives in Bay Area, reviewing restaurants
TikTok luminary and gastronaut Keith Lee has found his way to the Bay Area as part of his Keith Lee and Family Food Tour.
AI-powered misinformation considered biggest short-term threat to the world, report finds
AI-powered misinformation and disinformation is emerging as a risk as billions of people in several countries, including the United States, Britain, Indonesia, and India prepare to head to the voting polls this year and next, the report said.
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Twitch layoffs: Amazon-owned company cuts hundreds of jobs
San Francisco-based technology company Twitch announced it is laying off 35% of its staff, the company's CEO Dan Clancy announced.
Elon Musk lashes out at WSJ report alleging illegal drug use
Elon Musk clapped back at the Wall Street Journal after its report alleging the Tesla and SpaceX CEO had used illegal drugs, triggering concern from some of the leadership of his companies.
Missing piece of Alaska Airlines door found: NTSB
A piece of a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane that blew out minutes after takeoff from Portland, Ore. has been found.
Apple Watch feature saves woman from near-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning: I was 'extremely scared'
The Apple Watch feature instantly connects users to 911 after holding down the side button for five seconds.
AI could make wide range of high-skilled jobs 'obsolete,' economist warns
Other experts say AI development to remain largely reliant on humans with STEM background.
Britney Spears' Instagram disappears after comments about music industry
Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”
Google begins disabling browser cookies: What you need to know
Google has begun phasing out third-party cookies that can track users across the Internet.
13-year-old gamer becomes first to beat 'unbeatable' Tetris
The falling-block video game Tetris has met its match in 13-year-old Willis Gibson, who has become the first player to officially "beat" the original Nintendo version of the game — by breaking it.
Stanley cups 411: Why are they so popular? The rise of the viral tumbler
The Stanley Quencher tumbler’s rise in popularity is a story of what happens when marketing and influencers cross paths. Here’s why you’ve been seeing these cups everywhere.