FCC: Scam robotexts 'increasingly' targeting Americans — how to avoid
Robotexts can be "spoofed" to hide the originating number and make it appear that the text is coming from a local number that you’re more likely to trust, the FCC said.
Wendy's restaurants to get digital makeovers with mobile order parking, delivery pick-up windows
Under the plan, restaurants will feature a sleek and modern design with upgraded technology to make convenience, speed and accuracy more available to customers.
Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ video crashed laptops, Microsoft engineer says
Legend has it, Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation" music video once had the power to crash laptops.
Andrew Tate, controversial social media influencer, banned from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Andrew Tate’s online content, in which he describes using violence against women and refers to them as property, has soared in popularity in recent months.
Airbnb testing 'anti-party' algorithm to enforce ban on big parties
More than 6,600 Airbnb guests were suspended last year for violating the company's ban on parties.
Apple’s iOS 15.6.1 software update fixes 2 security vulnerabilities
The newest Apple software update mainly addresses two security vulnerabilities that could impact the device’s central operating system and browser engine that powers Safari.
People enter 'dissociative state' when using social media, researchers say
Have you ever opened social media and all of a sudden 30 minutes went by without you even noticing? Researchers, studying this dissociative state, created an app with a focus on users' time and attention.
Social media companies offer few changes to safeguard US midterm elections
Social media companies are sharing their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections, although they have offered scant details.
Viral TikTok challenge blamed for spike in car thefts
The TikTok video shows how to hotwire Hyundai or Kia cars in less than 10 minutes, and is being blamed for a major increase in car thefts nationwide.
OnlyFans model charged with murder: Courtney Clenney's former neighbor describes living below her
A former neighbor of social media model Courtney Clenney, says fights between her and her boyfriend Christian Obumseli were frequent in the two years they lived above him in South Austin.
Jeep has reinvented its windshield wiper. Here’s how it works
Clean Sweep: Jeep sprays water from the blades.
Disney+ subscribers will soon have to pay more if they want to avoid ads
Disney said it is raising prices for streaming subscribers in the U.S. who want to watch Disney+ without ads as more viewers switch to what CEO Bob Chapek described Wednesday as the “best value in streaming.”
Disney+ to increase prices with new ad-supported subscription
The company unveiled a tiered system with the new prices reflecting whether or not customers would want to watch ads.
Richardson ISD testing program to keep cell phones out of students' hands during school day
Richardson ISD is launching a pilot program at one of its junior high schools to test out new technology that allows cell phones to be locked during the school day.
Nebraska mother charged with helping daughter have abortion after police obtain Facebook DMs
Prosecutors charged the woman with helping her then 17-year-old daughter end her pregnancy and then burning and burying the fetus.
Elon Musk sells $7B in Tesla shares ahead of Twitter fight
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Snapchat introduces first parental controls, allowing parents to see who their teens are messaging
Snap has launched Snapchat's Family Center, which introduces parental controls and account linking to the social media app
Elon Musk says Twitter deal should move forward with more 'bot' info
Twitter has argued in court that Elon Musk is deliberately trying to tank the deal because market conditions have deteriorated and the acquisition no longer serves his interests.
Amazon announces agreement to purchase vacuum maker iRobot for roughly $1.7B
Amazon on Friday announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion.
Elon Musk responds: Countersuit accuses Twitter of fraud
Elon Musk alleges that Twitter committed fraud and breach of contract. The billionaire offered to buy the social media company, then tried to back out by claiming Twitter was infested with “spam bots” and fake accounts.