What is Bluesky? Social network sees user surge post-election
Bluesky, a social media platform similar to X, gained over 1 million users in the week following the U.S. election as former X users look for alternative online spaces.
Bluesky, a social media platform similar to X, gained over 1 million users in the week following the U.S. election as former X users look for alternative online spaces.
Bluesky users grow by 1 million since US election as people seek alternatives to X
Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their thoughts and engage with others online.
Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their thoughts and engage with others online.
Racist messages on phones received by Minnesotans, across the US
Across the U.S. and Minnesota there have been reports of text messages referring to slavery and plantations.
Across the U.S. and Minnesota there have been reports of text messages referring to slavery and plantations.
Georgia residents reporting disturbing racist messages before, after election
Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.
Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.
When is Spotify Wrapped? Streamer chimes in about counting rumor
The streaming giant clarified recently a much-debated element about its beloved Spotify Wrapped.
The streaming giant clarified recently a much-debated element about its beloved Spotify Wrapped.
Boy with cerebral palsy talks through computer
A 6-year-old boy with cerebral palsy is learning how to communicate with the help of a computer program and device that reads his brain signals.
A 6-year-old boy with cerebral palsy is learning how to communicate with the help of a computer program and device that reads his brain signals.
How deepfake AI 'nightmare' could manipulate voters before presidential election
It’s election eve, Nov. 4, and a disturbing video is circulating on all the major social media platforms (X, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.) It’s viral, and there’s nothing anyone can do about it.
It’s election eve, Nov. 4, and a disturbing video is circulating on all the major social media platforms (X, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.) It’s viral, and there’s nothing anyone can do about it.
Researchers targeting childhood heart disease with stem cells, AI
Researchers in the U.S. and Australia are ushering in a new era of pediatric medicine by using stem cells and AI to solve childhood heart disease.
Researchers in the U.S. and Australia are ushering in a new era of pediatric medicine by using stem cells and AI to solve childhood heart disease.
Fake Walz video with false allegations raises concerns before election
With the election just a couple of weeks away, a fake video containing false allegations against Gov Tim Walz is trying to become an October surprise.
With the election just a couple of weeks away, a fake video containing false allegations against Gov Tim Walz is trying to become an October surprise.
Hulu live crashes: Tens of thousands of users report outages during MLB NLCS
Tens of thousands of people have reported outages on Hulu Live amid the ongoing National League Championship Series.
Tens of thousands of people have reported outages on Hulu Live amid the ongoing National League Championship Series.
Who still has a landline and who has cut the cord? The data may surprise you
Researchers started tracking landlines and wireless users about two decades ago, when cell phones slowly started replacing landlines.
Researchers started tracking landlines and wireless users about two decades ago, when cell phones slowly started replacing landlines.
Cell service outage Florida: How to set up satellite if cell service is down
Cell phones have the capability to send messages to satellites when a severe weather event or emergency occurs. Here is how it works.
Cell phones have the capability to send messages to satellites when a severe weather event or emergency occurs. Here is how it works.
'Severe' geomagnetic storm could blow power grid with satellite, radio blackouts possible during Milton
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
X returns to Brazil after monthlong shutdown — what’s next for the platform?
After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.
After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.
States sue TikTok over claims it's addictive, harmful to children
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
Life-saving satellite tech likely in your pocket to use for emergency calling when disaster strikes
In the face of severe weather or a life-threatening emergency, traditional communication networks can fail, leaving individuals isolated and at risk.
In the face of severe weather or a life-threatening emergency, traditional communication networks can fail, leaving individuals isolated and at risk.
Helene forces closure of North Carolina quartz facilities, disrupting tech supply chain
Hurricane Helene forced the shutdown of two key quartz manufacturing facilities in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, operated by Sibelco and The Quartz Corp, which produce ultra-pure quartz essential for semiconductors, solar panels, and fiber-optic cables.
Hurricane Helene forced the shutdown of two key quartz manufacturing facilities in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, operated by Sibelco and The Quartz Corp, which produce ultra-pure quartz essential for semiconductors, solar panels, and fiber-optic cables.
Metro Transit LRT running again after tech issue stalls trains
Light rail trains in the Twin Cities aren't running on Monday due to a “tech issue" that has left trains stuck in place.
Light rail trains in the Twin Cities aren't running on Monday due to a “tech issue" that has left trains stuck in place.
Was Spotify down? Music streaming issues reported
Spotify appeared to be having issues Sunday morning with its music streaming services.
Spotify appeared to be having issues Sunday morning with its music streaming services.
Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.