OnlyFans to ban 'sexually explicit' content

OnlyFans is planning to ban “sexually explicit” content starting in October.

FTC refiles antitrust lawsuit against Facebook

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a filing a revised version of its complaint alleging that Facebook abused its market power to suppress competition.

T-Mobile data breach: More than 40 million customers exposed

Names, Social Security numbers and information from driver's licenses or other identification were exposed in a recent data breach, the company said Wednesday.

Twitter tests feature that allows users to flag misleading tweets

Starting on Aug. 17, some users in the United States, South Korea and Australia will find the option to flag a tweet as “It’s misleading” after clicking on the report tweet button.

T-Mobile data breach: Company says investigation underway

T-Mobile says it is investigating a leak of its data after someone took to an online forum offering to sell the personal information of cellphone users.

Park Service pushes back against licensing Georgia spaceport

The National Park Service is pushing back after a U.S. government report recommended approval of a launchpad for commercial rockets on the Georgia coast, saying a chance of explosive misfires over a federally protected island popular with tourists and campers poses an “unacceptable risk.”

YouTube suspends Rand Paul for violating COVID misinformation policy

This is the second time in two weeks that YouTube has removed one of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's videos for violating its rules on COVID misinformation.

Panic on planes after images are AirDropped to passengers

Passengers on airplanes have been receiving threats on their phones while they are sitting on the plane. It has happened at several airports across the country, including in Atlanta.

Nissan to close huge plant for 2 weeks due to chip shortage

Nissan says its huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks starting Monday due to computer chip shortages brought on by a coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia.

Facebook's new prayer tool arrives to mixed reception

Users who are members of faith-based Facebook groups will find an option allowing them to request prayers and other group members will be able to respond via the “I prayed” icon.

Bipedal robot becomes 1st ever to run 5K, university says

A robot named Cassie became the first machine of its kind to run a 5K footrace — and she did it in one charge.

Apple to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse

Apple unveiled plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but raising concern among some security researchers that the system could be misused, including by governments looking to surveil their citizens.

Surgical robot firm to invest $500M in Georgia, hiring 1,200

A California company that makes surgical robots will invest $500 million in an Atlanta-area expansion, hiring 1,200 new workers by 2024.

Amazon, Google, others to help US fight ransomware, cyber threats

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency announced the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative — a new agency effort to drive down the risk of ransomware attacks in the United States.

Zoom to pay $85 million to settle 'Zoombombing' lawsuit

Zoom has reached an $85 million settlement in a lawsuit accusing the company of having weak privacy controls. Millions of U.S. users could claim a piece of the settlement.

High school students get flight simulator training in Fayette County

The program includes a state-of-the-art simulator where students can actually gain flight hours toward getting their pilot’s license. To their knowledge, this is the only flight simulator at a public high school in Georgia.

Group calls on TikTok to add 'mirror' feature for parents to see kids' feeds

More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.

Bezos offers to cover $2B in NASA costs in exchange for moon mission contract

Jeff Bezos offered to cover $2 billion in NASA costs in exchange for Blue Origin to gain a lunar-lander contract to help put astronauts on the moon.

Cyber attacks: Biden warns of growing threats in 1st visit with US intelligence community

President Joe Biden used his first visit with rank-and-file members of the U.S. intelligence community to make a promise that he will “never politicize” their work.

Gwinnett County police investing in new technology to address gun violence

Gwinnett County leaders just approved the purchase of ballistic technology for the police department. Chief Brett West believes the technology will help the department in arresting the perpetrators of violent crime and solve crimes more efficiently.