The White House, Google launch virtual tour with audio captions, Spanish translation
The White House, Google Maps and Google Arts & Culture have launched a new virtual tour of the White House.
The White House, Google Maps and Google Arts & Culture have launched a new virtual tour of the White House.
Watch out for 'Phantom Hacker' scams, FBI warns
Tech support scams have lead to $542 million in losses so far this year, according to the FBI.
Tech support scams have lead to $542 million in losses so far this year, according to the FBI.
Food banks top needs this holiday season
As the holidays approach, a viral social media post hopes to fine-tune donations to food banks and food shelves. But as the Twin Cities face a record level of need, the widespread post may not totally apply here.
As the holidays approach, a viral social media post hopes to fine-tune donations to food banks and food shelves. But as the Twin Cities face a record level of need, the widespread post may not totally apply here.
Minnesota AG suing Meta over 'harmful, addicting' social media features
The lawsuit alleges that Facebook and Instagram's parent company knowingly used features that purposefully addicted children and teens, using algorithms to push users into descending "rabbit holes" in an effort to maximize engagement.
The lawsuit alleges that Facebook and Instagram's parent company knowingly used features that purposefully addicted children and teens, using algorithms to push users into descending "rabbit holes" in an effort to maximize engagement.
FTC plans to hire child psychologists to help regulate internet use for kids, teens
The Federal Trade Commission plans to hire child psychologists who can guide the organization's work to keep young Americans safe while using the internet.
The Federal Trade Commission plans to hire child psychologists who can guide the organization's work to keep young Americans safe while using the internet.
States file lawsuits against Meta over kids' mental health
The lawsuit also claims that Meta collected data on children under 13 without their parents’ consent.
The lawsuit also claims that Meta collected data on children under 13 without their parents’ consent.
Tinder now lets your parents and friends play matchmaker for you
A mother knows best? The new Tinder feature lets users send a link to up to 15 people, allowing them to "play cupid."
A mother knows best? The new Tinder feature lets users send a link to up to 15 people, allowing them to "play cupid."
Joe Biden announces technology hubs in 32 states and Puerto Rico
The White House says the dozens of U.S. technology hubs President Joe Biden is announcing will help communities across the country become centers of innovation critical to its competitiveness.
The White House says the dozens of U.S. technology hubs President Joe Biden is announcing will help communities across the country become centers of innovation critical to its competitiveness.
Instagram will soon let you create polls in your comments section
First animated GIFs, now polls. The Instagram comment section is getting more interactive.
First animated GIFs, now polls. The Instagram comment section is getting more interactive.
Elon Musk's X to test $1 subscription fee for new users
The site formerly known as Twitter has begun charging a $1 fee to new users in two countries in an effort to cut down on the spam and fake accounts.
The site formerly known as Twitter has begun charging a $1 fee to new users in two countries in an effort to cut down on the spam and fake accounts.
Sony unveils new video game controller for disabled gamers
Sony’s new Access Controller will go on sale worldwide on Dec. 6 and cost $90 in the U.S.
Sony’s new Access Controller will go on sale worldwide on Dec. 6 and cost $90 in the U.S.
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.
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.
AI could prove energy hog that uses more electricity per year than some small countries: study
The growth of artificial intelligence could put a strain on energy resources globally, with AI tech depending on powerful servers that hog electricity.
The growth of artificial intelligence could put a strain on energy resources globally, with AI tech depending on powerful servers that hog electricity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elon Musk's X has taken down hundreds of Hamas-linked accounts, CEO says
In response, one expert said the moderation efforts from X, formerly known as Twitter, "are only addressing a drop in the bucket."
In response, one expert said the moderation efforts from X, formerly known as Twitter, "are only addressing a drop in the bucket."
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.
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.
Teen seeks out his firefighting dreams
Local teen creates social media pages dedicated to showing the work of firefighters and first responders, and wants to follow in their footsteps.
Local teen creates social media pages dedicated to showing the work of firefighters and first responders, and wants to follow in their footsteps.
Fentanyl victim’s family backs Senate bill demystifying social media sales
The Cooper Davis Act, would require social media companies to report certain illegal drug sales found on their platforms.
The Cooper Davis Act, would require social media companies to report certain illegal drug sales found on their platforms.