Orbeez Challenge: Police warn about the dangers of the trend involving gel pellets, air guns
Police across the country are warning about the dangers of the Orbeez Challenge as children fire gel pellets at innocent bystanders, resulting in criminal charges for some.
Ukrainian man says he learned on Twitter of wife, children’s deaths from Russian shelling
The man told The New York Times he saw a photo on Twitter and recognized their luggage. “That is how I knew,” he said.
Zelle scammers steal thousands of dollars from Maryland woman
A Maryland woman scammed out of thousands of dollars is speaking out in an effort to help others avoid a ploy making the rounds across the country.
Study: Greater screen time in young kids linked to more reported behavior problems
The research team found a "small but statistically significant" link between certain behavioral problems in children under 12 and greater amounts of screentime.
Tech leaders would face prison if they don't follow UK internet safety rules
The British government has unveiled its online safety bill in Parliament, which is aimed at protecting internet users from harm.
Kanye West suspended from Instagram for 24 hours
Kanye West was placed on a 24-hour suspension by Instagram on March 16 for violating its policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying, a Meta spokesperson said.
On Your Side: Faulty Samsung Fridges Pt. 2
Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello first told you about failing fridges from Samsung last year. Now, a federal consumer safety group seems to be stepping up.
NASA: Bright star, galaxies captured in latest James Webb telescope optical testing
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured a mesmerizing image of the cosmos with a very bright star at its center and a couple dozen galaxies and additional stars surrounding it.
Instagram rolls out new parental supervision tools
Parents will be able to view how much time their teens spend on Instagram and set time limits.
Done with your cell phone? Here’s how you can get money for it
If the hassle of having an old cell phone is becoming a burden and you’re eager to sell it, there are a number of available options to get cash for your device.
Austin allows public to provide public comment remotely via phone
Residents in Austin who want to participate in the local democratic process are being offered new ways to get involved in an effort to increase public participation.
Gender pay-gap bot calls out companies on Twitter paying men more than women
The Twitter account @PayGapApp uses government data in the U.K. to call out companies tweeting for International Women’s Day while having some stark gender pay disparities.
Google sued by restaurants for alleged deceptive online ordering practices
Left Field Holdings LLC accused Google of designing online ordering web pages to trick customers into believing they’re ordering directly from the restaurant.
Drones form giant QR code to promote 'Halo 'over Austin for SXSW
Drones, part of a marketing campaign from Paramount+ to promote its upcoming sci-fi series Halo, formed a QR code over Austin.
Elon Musk challenges Vladimir Putin to "single combat" over Ukraine
Tesla founder Elon Musk has fighting words for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The world's wealthiest man challenged Putin to "single combat" due to his nation's invasion of Ukraine.
Kim Kardashian's business advice for women sparks backlash
Kim Kardashian is being criticized for some recent advice she gave to women in business.
DuckDuckGo ‘down ranks’ websites linked to Russian disinformation, CEO says
DuckDuckGo joins a growing list of tech and social media companies limiting access to users in Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine.
Tinder now offering low-cost background checks for potential dates
Tinder’s parent company will now offer background searches for app users and the general public through its partnership with Garbo, a first-of-its-kind, non-profit background-check platform.
Apple unveils new iPhone SE, iPad Air, Mac Studio, M1 Ultra chip
The products will be available beginning March 18.
Biden to sign executive order on cryptocurrency this week
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on cryptocurrency this week that will mark the first step toward regulating how digital currency is traded.