Facebook settlement payments coming soon: Here’s what to know
Facebook users are starting to receive payouts from a $725M settlement over claims the platform misused personal data. Here’s how much you could get and when.
Facebook users are starting to receive payouts from a $725M settlement over claims the platform misused personal data. Here’s how much you could get and when.
ChatGPT Atlas: OpenAI launches new web browser
ChatGPT's Atlas is the latest tech initiative from OpenAI, following the launch of its online shopping experience and AI video social media app, Sora, last month.
ChatGPT's Atlas is the latest tech initiative from OpenAI, following the launch of its online shopping experience and AI video social media app, Sora, last month.
Is YouTube down? Hundreds of thousands report issues with online video-sharing platform
Downdetector reported over 300,000 users were having issues with YouTube.
Downdetector reported over 300,000 users were having issues with YouTube.
Artificial intelligence expert weighs in on fake home invasion TikTok prank
Round Rock police are warning the community about a viral TikTok trend where users are creating AI-generated images of home intruders to prank roommates, neighbors and parents.
Round Rock police are warning the community about a viral TikTok trend where users are creating AI-generated images of home intruders to prank roommates, neighbors and parents.
Viral fake home invasion trend causing 'misuse of emergency services': police
Round Rock police say its officers have responded to two hoax calls related to a viral social media trend where teens are staging home invasions with AI-generated images and texts to their parents.
Round Rock police say its officers have responded to two hoax calls related to a viral social media trend where teens are staging home invasions with AI-generated images and texts to their parents.
New trend has people taping their mouths shut at night: Here's why you shouldn't
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
YouTube reversing bans on creators flagged for COVID and election misinformation
YouTube will allow creators banned under its old COVID-19 and election misinformation policies to return, Alphabet said in a letter to Congress.
YouTube will allow creators banned under its old COVID-19 and election misinformation policies to return, Alphabet said in a letter to Congress.
Gen Alpha slang in 2025: The meaning behind words like 'clanker,' '67,' 'crashout'
Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.
Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.
Study finds social media could alter teens' sleep patterns
New research finds age 13 is a turning point when bedtime screen use spikes, cutting into the sleep adolescents need most as they gain access to social media platforms.
New research finds age 13 is a turning point when bedtime screen use spikes, cutting into the sleep adolescents need most as they gain access to social media platforms.
Trump reveals which US billionaires and execs could take part in TikTok deal
Congress has passed legislation for a TikTok ban, but President Donald Trump has signed orders allowing the social media platform to operate while negotiations continue.
Congress has passed legislation for a TikTok ban, but President Donald Trump has signed orders allowing the social media platform to operate while negotiations continue.
TikTok deal approved, Trump says after call with China’s Xi
TikTok will be saved by a new deal with China, President Trump announced Friday. Here’s what we know.
TikTok will be saved by a new deal with China, President Trump announced Friday. Here’s what we know.
Deal reached to "save" TikTok, Trump suggests
The president said a meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials went well and that a TikTok deal was reached regarding “a ‘certain’ company" young people in the U.S. "very much wanted to save."
The president said a meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials went well and that a TikTok deal was reached regarding “a ‘certain’ company" young people in the U.S. "very much wanted to save."
Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
Frank Caprio, judge who went viral for compassion in courtroom, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
VIDEO: SUV crashes into influencers mid-food review at restaurant
A car smashed into a restaurant, hitting two social media influencers.
A car smashed into a restaurant, hitting two social media influencers.
Bipartisan pair of senators demand Instagram shut down new map feature
"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.
"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.
Instagram rolls out maps, repost features to boost user experience
Instagram is rolling out new features. Here's what they are.
Instagram is rolling out new features. Here's what they are.
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ with Bedford: Child born with rare genetic disorder goes viral
Bedford has Schwartz-Jampel syndrome. It's a rare genetic disorder with just 150 cases reported across the world, his parents said.
Bedford has Schwartz-Jampel syndrome. It's a rare genetic disorder with just 150 cases reported across the world, his parents said.
WhatsApp removes millions of scam-linked accounts
WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.
WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.
YouTube to use AI to detect kids lying about their age
YouTube is testing new AI technology to estimate users’ ages and block under-18 viewers from accessing age-restricted content, part of a broader push to improve online safety for kids.
YouTube is testing new AI technology to estimate users’ ages and block under-18 viewers from accessing age-restricted content, part of a broader push to improve online safety for kids.