Apple NameDrop: Why police agencies are issuing warnings after iOS17 update

What is Apple's NameDrop feature in iOS17 update, and why are police agencies issuing warnings about it? How do you turn NameDrop on or off?

No, you don’t need to turn off that new iPhone feature

Cyber security experts are de-bunking the rumors, saying the Name Drop feature included in the iOS software update is perfectly safe.

Court document alleges Meta willingly designed its platforms to hook kids: report

The complaint also claims Meta knew, but never disclosed, it had received millions of complaints about underage users on Instagram but only acted on some of those accounts.

Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI CEO days after being ousted, along with new board

The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, culminating a days-long power struggle that shocked the tech industry.

OpenAI's employees revolt, threaten to quit unless board reinstates Sam Altman and resigns

More than 500 of the artificial intelligence company's roughly 770 workers signed a letter, threatening to follow Sam Altman to Microsoft unless their demands are met.

FTC issuing nearly $1,000 in average refunds to victims of tech support scam

Victims of the scheme were tricked into buying “expensive and unnecessary tech support services,” the FTC said. The scammers often claimed to be affiliated with Microsoft, Apple, and other tech companies.

Robotic legs allowing children to take first steps

New technology is allowing kids who have never been able to walk before the opportunity to take steps of their own.

Microsoft hires OpenAI founder Sam Altman after being ousted

Meanwhile, the new head of ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Monday that he would launch an investigation into the firing of Sam Altman -- a corporate shakeup that shocked the artificial intelligence world.

Cruise issues software recall following pause on driverless cars

This month, Cruise issued a voluntary software recall to its driverless fleet. This comes after the company paused operations nationwide following a hit-and-run incident in San Francisco in October.

More TikTok users turn to app for their news, Pew research says

The survey found that in the past three years, the amount of Americans who say they get their news from TikTok has more than quadrupled.

Apple agrees to improve texting between iPhones and Androids

But are the green bubbles going away? Here's what to know about Apple's decision to adopt the RCS messaging standard that will bring a wider range of iMessage-style features to chats between iPhone and Android users.

Soccer ball unveiled for Euro 2024 promises more accurate offside decisions

A high-tech soccer ball that helps with more accurate offside decisions will make its European Championship debut next year in Germany after being used at the 2022 World Cup.

'Friends' stars share heartfelt Instagram tributes weeks after Matthew Perry's death

"Oh boy this one has cut deep... Having to say goodbye to our Matty has been an insane wave of emotions," Jennifer Aniston shared in a heartfelt Instagram post.

Watch: Russian-born mayor in Colombian town legally proves he's not a hologram

Russian-born Mayor Mikhail Krasnov of Tunja, Colombia, faced an unusual challenge as he had to prove his authenticity and dispel hologram and microchip implantation accusations through a legal action known as "tutela."