TikTok ban bill faces Senate hurdles amid data privacy concerns
In Congress, the fate of a bill potentially banning TikTok on U.S. phones remains uncertain. While the House has passed such a bill, it faces hurdles in the Senate due to differing opinions on safeguarding user data from China's influence.
Woman beats cancer and accepts proposal from high school sweetheart on the same day
“You ready? You got this?” her loved ones asked as they get ready to turn a corner. Angelica said yes, but had no idea what was waiting for her at the other end of the hallway.
DoorDash launches drone delivery pilot program in US
Residents living in Christiansburg, Virginia, and within range, will get a chance to try out the drone delivery option when they order from Wendy's.
Reddit goes public: Why now?
Reddit is now public, with shares traded Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "RDDT."
Justice Department sues Apple in antitrust suit over monopoly on smartphones
The Justice Department on Thursday announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors and stifles innovation.
Abbott, Phelan meet in public for first time since bitter GOP primary
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan and Governor Greg Abbott announced a new executive committee dedicated to boosting the production of computer chips in Texas.
'Micro shorts' from Free People get mocked by consumers on social media
The fashion brand’s shorts got ridiculed on social media after images of the new collection were released earlier this month.
Google's AI Gemini could be coming to your iPhone
Apple and Google are in talks to bring the Gemini AI feature to iPhones, here's what you need to know.
Supreme Court to decide if Biden administration went too far on social media misinformation
In Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court will decide how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security.
SXSW 2024: Tech company turns storytelling into personalized music experience
A tech company at SXSW introduced a unique music experience that turns storytelling into personalized music, all using artificial intelligence.
iPhone Stolen Device Protection gets update in latest iOS release: How to turn it on
Apple’s iPhone Stolen Device Protection feature has an extra layer of security added to the latest iPhone update – but you have to turn it on.
TikTok ban raises concerns, tech expert warns of conceivable monopoly
TikTok is at risk of becoming banned in the U.S. after the House passed a bill threatening to ban the app. The bill still has to face Senate assessment, but a technology expert explains what this could mean.
Elon Musk predicts AI will likely be smarter than 'all humans combined' by 2029
Musk has been outspoken about his concerns regarding AI and the dangers associated with it, often calling for more regulation of the powerful technology.
TikTok ban bill passes in the House: Here’s what happens next
A TikTok ban is closer to reality after the U.S. House passed a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban. The bill heads to the Senate next.
Emergency alert system helps Texans about wildfires in their area
A new emergency alert system is helping officials notify the public about wildfires in their area.
TikTok ban: House Republicans to vote Wednesday on app's future
House Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States even as former President Donald Trump is voicing opposition to the effort. House leadership has scheduled a vote on the measure for Wednesday.
New Fire 1 system aims to improve congestive heart failure treatment
Fire 1 is a new system that aims to improve treatment for patients with congestive heart failure. In this HealthBeat, Rebecca Thomas speaks with a doctor testing the tech and one of the first patients to try it out.
Texting kids at school: Why teachers say parents should stop
Teachers say you can still reach your child if you have a change in plans or a family emergency: Just contact the front office.
Most US teens feel peaceful without smartphones, study finds
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
Kate Middleton photo released in Mother’s Day post draws more speculation
Kate was seen in a photo posted Sunday to her official Instagram account celebrating Mother’s Day in the UK, but the photo was later pulled by several news agencies over "manipulation" concerns.