Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram recovering after outage

Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook were down for some users Wednesday thanks to a wider outage at parent company Meta, reports indicate.

Teens turning to TikTok to self-diagnose mental health issues

Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.

Google to delete billions of 'Incognito' browsing data after lawsuit

Google has committed to deleting billions of records containing personal information gathered from over 136 million internet users in the United States who browse through its Chrome web browser.

AFD hopes to remove hundreds of scooters, e-bikes from lake

AFD says scooters are often thrown into the water from Austin's bridges and can cause multiple environmental and safety issues.

Instagram down? Users report not being able to comment on own posts

Several users reported getting the same "try again later" message, which stated "We restrict certain activity to protect our community," adding to the confusion among users.

Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago, people thought it was Google’s April Fools’ Day joke

Besides the quantum leap in storage, Gmail also came equipped with Google’s search technology so users could quickly retrieve a tidbit from an old email, photo or other personal information stored on the service.

LinkedIn testing ways to incorporate videos into your feed

LinkedIn is testing different methods to distribute video to users, the company said, with many reporting they’re already seeing a TikTok-style video feed to scroll through.

AT&T says data breach has impacted millions of customers

AT&T says it has begun notifying millions of customers about the theft of personal data recently discovered online.

Flying drones during a solar eclipse: What you need to know

Yes, it is possible to film a solar eclipse using a drone, but there are some important considerations and challenges to keep in mind.

TikTok ban bill favored by slim majority of Americans, poll finds

The House passed a bill earlier this month requiring Chinese company ByteDance to sell the social media platform or face a ban.

Florida social media ban: Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to ban social media for some kids, teens

Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.

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.