US WeChat users sue Trump over order banning messaging app
Some U.S.-based users of WeChat are suing President Donald Trump in a bid to block an executive order that they say would effectively prohibit U.S. access to the popular Chinese messaging app.
Some U.S.-based users of WeChat are suing President Donald Trump in a bid to block an executive order that they say would effectively prohibit U.S. access to the popular Chinese messaging app.
Instagram deletes account advertising ASU COVID-19 parties
Instagram has removed an account that claimed to throw COVID parties at Arizona State University.
Instagram has removed an account that claimed to throw COVID parties at Arizona State University.
Tesla seeks approval for radar-based sensor that could detect kids left in hot cars
Tesla is asking federal regulators to approve a motion-sensing device that can detect children who are left in hot cars.
Tesla is asking federal regulators to approve a motion-sensing device that can detect children who are left in hot cars.
Scientists achieve fastest-ever internet speed that could download entire Netflix library in 1 second
The team of engineers reached an internet speed of 178 terabits a second, a fifth faster than the previous record.
The team of engineers reached an internet speed of 178 terabits a second, a fifth faster than the previous record.
YouTuber invents gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces
Popular YouTuber Allen Pan uploaded a video to social media showing his latest invention: a gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces.
Popular YouTuber Allen Pan uploaded a video to social media showing his latest invention: a gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces.
UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook bans some, but not all, QAnon groups, accounts
Facebook says it will restrict the right-wing conspiracy movement QAnon and will no longer recommend that users join groups supporting it, although the company isn’t banning it outright.
Facebook says it will restrict the right-wing conspiracy movement QAnon and will no longer recommend that users join groups supporting it, although the company isn’t banning it outright.
Facebook to allow users to promote and sell hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes on platform
The platform had temporarily banned ads and listings for hand sanitizer and wipes to help protect against inflated prices and hoarding amid the pandemic.
The platform had temporarily banned ads and listings for hand sanitizer and wipes to help protect against inflated prices and hoarding amid the pandemic.
Apple becomes the 1st US company to be valued at $2 trillion as tech fortunes soar
The company's hugely loyal customer base trusts its products so much that they continued to buy iPhones and other devices online while stuck at home. Apple recently reported blowout earnings for the April-June quarter,
The company's hugely loyal customer base trusts its products so much that they continued to buy iPhones and other devices online while stuck at home. Apple recently reported blowout earnings for the April-June quarter,
How to choose the best mask for back-to-school
Forget the trendy backpacks or the latest sneakers. 2020’s back-to-school must-have is the mask.
Forget the trendy backpacks or the latest sneakers. 2020’s back-to-school must-have is the mask.
With more children online, police have a warning for parents
With limited sports and other activities, most kids are online now more than ever. Roswell Police say predators are online too.
With limited sports and other activities, most kids are online now more than ever. Roswell Police say predators are online too.
Atlanta college student cleared in racially charged social media post
Molly Akin from Peachtree City was falsely accused of racism after a fellow Samford University student took her picture and without her knowledge posted it to social media with a racially charged caption. The university cleared her of wrong doing. Since then she has become a victim of doxing by a teenage celebrity who reposted the original post and accused Molly and the university of being racists.
Molly Akin from Peachtree City was falsely accused of racism after a fellow Samford University student took her picture and without her knowledge posted it to social media with a racially charged caption. The university cleared her of wrong doing. Since then she has become a victim of doxing by a teenage celebrity who reposted the original post and accused Molly and the university of being racists.
TikTok launches information hub to 'set the record straight' amid uncertain future in the US
On Aug. 14, President Donald Trump gave ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, 90 days to sell its U.S. assets.
On Aug. 14, President Donald Trump gave ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, 90 days to sell its U.S. assets.
Bald eagle shows air superiority, sends drone into Lake Michigan
A bald eagle launched an aerial assault on a drone operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy — known as EGLE — ripping off a propeller and sending the aircraft into Lake Michigan.
A bald eagle launched an aerial assault on a drone operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy — known as EGLE — ripping off a propeller and sending the aircraft into Lake Michigan.
Apple, Google drop popular video game Fortnite from app stores over direct payment plan
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of US election
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Plans for first self-driving corridor announced in Michigan from Detroit to Ann Arbor
Michigan officials are holding a news conference Thursday, August 13 at 1 p.m. to announce a major mobility-related project in southeast Michigan.
Michigan officials are holding a news conference Thursday, August 13 at 1 p.m. to announce a major mobility-related project in southeast Michigan.
In a first, Airbnb takes action against guest for party
The San Francisco-based home sharing company said Wednesday it is initiating legal proceedings against a guest who held an unauthorized party at a home in Sacramento County.
The San Francisco-based home sharing company said Wednesday it is initiating legal proceedings against a guest who held an unauthorized party at a home in Sacramento County.
Nearly one-third of businesses have experienced more cyberattacks amid pandemic, according to research
Almost two thirds of businesses which contributed to the research said that their companies were more likely to experience a data breach due to COVID-19.
Almost two thirds of businesses which contributed to the research said that their companies were more likely to experience a data breach due to COVID-19.
Facebook implements new policy targeting political groups that disguise themselves as news publishers
Facebook will no longer allow political entities to promote social issues, political or election content with its news exemption feature.
Facebook will no longer allow political entities to promote social issues, political or election content with its news exemption feature.