Biden campaign launches account on Trump's Truth Social, saying 'converts welcome'

President Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign has launched an account on Donald Trump’s Truth Social, attempting to poke online fun at the Republican candidate he may face again in next fall’s election.

LinkedIn announces another round of layoffs, cutting over 600 employees

LinkedIn is set to cut over 600 employees in a new round of layoffs, citing the need for "talent changes" to manage their business effectively.

Google's internet dominance under siege: Antitrust trial threatens sweeping changes

If government regulators prevail against Google in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century, it's likely to unleash drastic changes that will undermine the dominance of a search engine that defines the internet for billions of people.

Meta ramping up efforts to remove posts containing violence, misinformation about attack on Israel

Meta established a "special operations center" with experts, including those who speak Hebrew and Arabic fluently, to monitor Facebook and Instagram and remove content that violates policies faster.

Dozens join lawsuit alleging Apple AirTags are 'weapon of choice' of stalkers, abusers

The lawsuit alleges "immediately" after the AirTag was launched, reports "have proliferated" of people being stalked through the use of the device, whether they find it in their purse, car, or sewn into the lining of their clothes.

Microsoft’s AI tool coming soon to Outlook, writing email replies for you

Microsoft 365 Copilot will become generally available for corporate customers on Nov. 1 across its programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, the company said.

Content creators challenging Montana's ban on TikTok to appear in court

Montana was the first state to pass a complete ban on TikTok, based on the argument that the Chinese government could gain access to user information.

Utah sues TikTok, claiming platform harms kids, downplays China ties

Most U.S. states already prohibit the use of TikTok on government-owned devices, and Montana has issued a statewide ban that's being challenged in court.

Sony confirms slim PlayStation 5 console for upcoming holiday season

According to Sony, the same technology features highlighted in the PS5 are packed into a smaller form factor, along with an attachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive and a 1TB SSD for more internal storage.

23andMe profile information of some customers surfaces on dark web

23andMe acknowledged a data security concern, in which so-called "bad actors" offered compilations of DNA profiles for a price.

Schools' pandemic spending boosted tech, but evidence lacks showing student benefit

School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.

MGM Resorts estimates $100M loss from cyberattack that led to data breach

MGM Resorts said no customer bank account numbers or payment card information was compromised in the incident, but hackers stole other personal information.

Meta, X questioned by lawmakers over lack of rules against AI-generated political deepfakes

US Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms and asking each to explain any rules they’re crafting to curb the harms to free and fair elections.

Cyber attacks on the rise: How you can protect yourself

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The idea is to promote awareness about the threat and the understanding that everyone is at risk.

Chipotle testing robots to make bowls, salads

The new robot can make salad or bowl orders as a Chipotle employee simultaneously makes other items such as burritos, tacos, quesadillas and kids meals.

New football helmet designed for deaf and hard of hearing quarterbacks

AT&T and Gallaudet University have developed a football helmet for players who are deaf or hard of hearing and communicate using American Sign Language.

Nationwide emergency alert test sent to mobile phones, TV Wednesday

If your cellphone was on at 2:20 p.m. Eastern time you should have heard a loud noise and seen a message flash across your screen.