Robot first responders saving lives in natural disasters
Next generation first responders use technology to not only save the lives of victims, it saves the lives on those first on the scene too.
Facebook parent Meta among multiple tech companies planning large-scale layoffs
Facebook parent company Meta announced the possibility of job layoffs this week. This comes after Twitter and other tech companies have been tightening their belts and cutting hundreds of jobs.
Silicon Valley tech companies lay off workers fearing economic uncertainty
In Silicon Valley, dozens of companies are cutting hundreds of jobs. Experts say they're preparing for tough economic times ahead.
Twitter's cold layoff process and the law
Even before Elon Musk, Twitter employees were already looking at possible layoffs, but not on the scale new owner Elon Musk has envisioned; a huge number still unknown, but likely in the thousands. It could be between a thousand to five thousand layoffs.
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey silent about Musk's takeover
Tech entrepreneur and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has been virtually silent since Elon Musk acquired the platform and launched a major overhaul of the company, that included mass layoffs.
Twitter's blue check: A history of the platform's verification system
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
Ralph Lauren, Fortnite announce digital apparel collaboration
Ahead of the digital clothing and accessories launch, Ralph Lauren will launch a physical collection that will closely match its digital counterparts on Fortnite.
Kyrie Irving takes responsibility for tweet; he and Nets to make donations
Kyrie Irving says he opposes all forms of hate, and he and the Brooklyn Nets will each donate $500,000 toward groups that work to eradicate it.
Jay Mazini, NYC Instagram celeb, pleads guilty in $8M Bitcoin fraud scheme
A New Jersey Instagram celebrity has pleaded guilty in an $8 million Bitcoin scam.
FCC commissioner urges US government to ban TikTok
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."
Hidden AirTags reveal location of stolen luggage, passenger claims
A California filmmaker claims equipment stolen from his checked bags wound up at a home in a different state, based on info from his hidden AirTags.
Twitter verification could cost $8 a month, Elon Musk says
On Tuesday, Musk outlined the Twitter verification plan in a series of tweets, following pushback over reports that Twitter would start charging a fee of $20 a month.
Instagram claims issue that left many users locked out of accounts has been fixed
Some Instagram users reported seeing a message that they were locked out but were still able to scroll through their feeds. Others said they were completely shut out.
Twitter is reportedly planning to charge $20 a month for verification
That blue checkmark on Twitter accounts could start costing hundreds of dollars a year for users to keep.
TikTok lawsuit settlement: Some users receiving payments up to $167
A federal lawsuit alleged TikTok collected and shared the personal data of TikTok and Musical.ly users without notice or consent.
Will Trump return to Twitter? Musk says 'content moderation council' will decide
Lightly moderated "free speech" sites such as Gab and Parler serve as cautionary tales of what can happen when the guardrails are lowered.
Twitter: The new frontier?
The mass exodus from Twitter that new owner Elon Musk threatened did not materialize, at least for today at Twitter headquarters.
Elon Musk takes over Twitter, saying it will be "digital town square" not a "free-for-all"
Elon Musk posted a message on Twitter saying "the bird is freed" just before 9 p.m. in San Francisco Thursday. It came just minutes before the midnight deadline Friday in Delaware to close the Twitter deal.
Elon Musk in charge of Twitter, ousts top executives
Elon Musk is now in charge of Twitter, several outlets reported Thursday evening. There are reports the company's CEO and CFO have left the building.
Apple confirms iPhone will get USB-C charging after EU mandate
Apple has confirmed that the iPhone will support USB-C charging following a European Union mandate.