Twitter starts removing blue check marks from users who don’t pay
Twitter will require users to pay a monthly fee to keep the blue check mark. The social media giant had about 300,000 verified users under the original blue check system — many of them journalists, athletes, and public figures.
Apple unveils high-yield savings account for Apple Card holders
According to Apple, the card offers an annual percentage yield (APY) of 4.15% – more than 10 times the national average.
Using AI to challenge death's finality
The technology is prompting ethical questions as Artificial Intelligence continues developing at a rapid pace.
Budweiser releases new pro-America ad with iconic mascot in wake of Anheuser-Busch Mulvaney controversy
The advertisement features one of Budweiser's famous Clydesdale horses passing iconic American landmarks.
Bob Lee stabbed following dispute involving alleged killer's sister, court docs reveal
Court files reveal details about what happened before Nima Momeni allegedly killed Cash App founder Bob Lee.
Montana lawmakers pass bill to ban TikTok statewide
Montana lawmakers have given final passage to a bill banning the social media app TikTok in the state.
Emeryville entrepreneur arrested in connection with stabbing death of Cash App exec Bob Lee
San Francisco police on Thursday arrested a tech entrepreneur in connection with the stabbing death of Cash App tech founder Bob Lee – ending the false rumors that this was a random attack in a lawless, overly progressive city.
Elon Musk grills BBC reporter during interview about Twitter
Part of an interview between Elon Musk and BBC reporter James Clayton has gone viral on social media this week. In the heated exchange, Musk questions the reporter's assertion about hate speech on Twitter and doesn't let down.
The new slow and painful dating trend of 'fizzling', explained
Not a breakup, not ghosting, just a long, slow, burn. Fizzling is the new dating trend and it's leaving people hurt and confused.
Ex-Theranos executive headed to prison after losing appeal
Former Theranos executive Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani will be heading to prison later this month after an appeals court rejected his bid to remain free while he contests his conviction for carrying out a blood-testing hoax with his former boss and lover, Elizabeth Holmes.
SFPD searching for leads to catch killer of Cash App's Bob Lee
San Francisco police are looking for evidence and leads to catch the person who stabbed and killed Cash App founder Bob Lee early Tuesday morning.
10 kids hospitalized from spicy gum used in TikTok challenge
In the TikTok challenge, people chew the gum and try to blow a bubble despite how hot the gum is. Officials say the gum is equivalent to pepper spray.
Are robot waiters the future? Some in restaurant industry think so
Many think robot waiters are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages. But others note how they can’t yet take orders, and many restaurants have steps that they can’t adapt to.
What is Lemon8?: TikTok parent company introduces new social media app
The app, called Lemon8, is a photo-based app that could be described as a mixture of Instagram and Pinterest with sprinkles of videos that resemble those posted on TikTok.
Oakland ransomware attack nears 2 months
Friday will mark two months since the City of Oakland's Information Technology system was ransacked and disabled by ransomware hackers causing city employees and residents headaches and loss of personal information.
University of Florida bans TikTok on school devices and Wi-Fi, 'effective immediately'
The University of Florida has officially banned use of the social media app TikTok on university-owned devices and on devices connected to school Wi-Fi.
Dogecoin soars after Elon Musk’s Twitter bird switch
Twitter users on Monday noticed the social media platform’s well-known bird logo had been exchanged for a different animal a shiba inu.
Berkeley High School robotics team vies for world title
While most Bay Area students are off enjoying spring break, some are back in the classroom working towards a world championship title.
Apple working to repair Weather app outage
Scores of iPhone users recently reported having issues when opening the app, which provides live weather information and forecasts for regions around the world.
Biden to meet with experts about AI 'risks and opportunities'
The release of the popular ChatGPT AI chatbot has helped spark a race among tech giants to unveil similar tools, while raising ethical and societal concerns from the powerful technology.