Instagram unveils new teen safety tools ahead of congressional hearing
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Google once again delays return to office, this time due to Omicron variant
Google has reportedly once again delayed its return to the office for its workers.
Nearly 1,000 Facebook, Instagram accounts deactivated over COVID-19 misinformation
In total, Meta deleted 979 accounts, groups and pages across its platforms last month, most of which were found to belong to a sprawling network from China trying to spread COVID-19 misinformation.
Facebook whistleblower urges US lawmakers to 'act now' on social media laws
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress on Wednesday to weigh in possible legislative changes to Section 230.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey steps down as CEO
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as CEO, saying he was "really sad...yet really happy" about leaving and that it was his decision.
Ahmaud Arbery murder trial: Reaction to guilty verdict floods social media
Gregory and Travis McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan were found guilty on most counts in the 2020 death of Arbery.
Elizabeth Holmes takes the witness stand in her own defense in Theranos fraud trial
Elizabeth Holmes took the stand in her own defense Friday in the closely watched fraud trial involving her former Silicon Valley biotech startup Theranos.
Elizabeth Holmes Trial: live updates as Holmes takes the stand
Prosecution rests case in Elizabeth Holmes trial as defense prepares to call witnesses.
Elizabeth Holmes trial: live updates as former patient and journalist testify in Theranos case
An important day of testimony began Thursday in the federal fraud case against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes with two crucial witnesses for the prosecution set to take the stand.
Theranos patient testifies that blood test showed HIV false positive
A former Thernaos patient testified that she received a false positive for HIV at a Walgreens store in 2015. The testimony was the latest turn in the federal fraud trial against the failed blood testing company's founder, Elizabeth Holmes.
Elizabeth Holmes trial: SF hedge fund manager testifies about Theranos investment
A San Francisco based hedge fund manager was set to continue his testimony Wednesday in the federal fraud trial against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes.
Elizabeth Holmes trial updates: prosecution close to wrapping up
The prosecution in the case against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was expected to finish calling witnesses this week as the high-profile trial continued Tuesday.
US launches effort to recruit, retain top cybersecurity talent to fight escalating threat
DHS announced a new program to help attract and retain top cybersecurity professionals amid an “evolving threat” of ransomware and other cybercrime.
Amazon settles California case accusing it of concealing COVID cases from workers
Amazon will pay $500,000 as part of a settlement reached with California's attorney general who had accused the retail giant of illegally withholding information about COVID cases from its workers.
General Motors removing heated seat option due to chip shortage
The semiconductor shortage is having a chilling effect at GM. The automaker confirmed it's removing the heated seat option from several 2022 models to help conserve supply.
Apple-1 computer sold out of Steve Jobs' garage sells for $500,000
A rare Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, recently sold for $500,000 — 750 times the original price.
Mom says TikTok laundry hack may have set her dryer on fire: 'Lucky to be alive'
Hailee Clarke from the U.K. posted a video to TikTok this month saying a fire started inside her dryer the same night she tried a popular laundry hack.
Elon Musk sells $1.1B in Tesla stock after Twitter poll
The sales, disclosed in two regulatory filings late Wednesday, will cover tax obligations for stock options granted to Musk in September.
Elizabeth Holmes trial: defense questions former lab director
The defense will begin the morning by continuing to cross examine Dr. Kingshuk Das, Theranos’ former lab director who was hired after government regulators inspected the company’s laboratory.
Prince Harry says he ‘warned’ Twitter CEO about platform’s influence of Jan. 6 riot
Prince Harry said he penned a message to Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey, warning him that the social media platform would be used to incite a “coup” ahead of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.