#OscarsSoWhite floods Twitter once again; Academy also called out for male-dominated ballot
#OscarsSoWhite trended on Twitter once again for its lack of representation for women and people of color after the nominees were announced Monday.
#OscarsSoWhite trended on Twitter once again for its lack of representation for women and people of color after the nominees were announced Monday.
Pampers unveils new technology that alerts you when its time to change your baby’s diaper
Lumi by Pampers is an all-in-one baby monitor system that tracks your baby's activity including their diapering needs.
Lumi by Pampers is an all-in-one baby monitor system that tracks your baby's activity including their diapering needs.
Microsoft looks to detect sex predators in video game chats
Microsoft says it has developed a technique to detect online predators who try to groom children for sexual purposes using the chat function in multiplayer video games.
Microsoft says it has developed a technique to detect online predators who try to groom children for sexual purposes using the chat function in multiplayer video games.
Security alert: If you use Firefox, the Department of Homeland Security is asking you to update it
Mozilla Firefox users are being urged to update their browser software after the company released security updates addressing a bug, which the Department of Homeland Security says could allow attackers to take control of the user's system.
Mozilla Firefox users are being urged to update their browser software after the company released security updates addressing a bug, which the Department of Homeland Security says could allow attackers to take control of the user's system.
Eagan business owner warns others after being tricked out of $215K
A business owner in Eagan is urging others to take cybersecurity seriously after he says his company was ripped off for thousands of dollars.
A business owner in Eagan is urging others to take cybersecurity seriously after he says his company was ripped off for thousands of dollars.
China convicts 3 researchers involved in gene-edited babies
The lead researcher shocked the scientific world when he announced in 2018 that he had altered the embryos of twin girls who had been born the same month.
The lead researcher shocked the scientific world when he announced in 2018 that he had altered the embryos of twin girls who had been born the same month.
Texting while walking could be hazardous to your health, study suggests
A new study has found an uptick in head and neck injuries among distracted cell phone users.
A new study has found an uptick in head and neck injuries among distracted cell phone users.
Minnesota revenge porn law struck down by state appeals court
The state Court of Appeals struck down Minnesota’s revenge porn law on Monday, arguing that the law is unconstitutional because it limits free speech rights.
The state Court of Appeals struck down Minnesota’s revenge porn law on Monday, arguing that the law is unconstitutional because it limits free speech rights.
Data on 267 million Facebook users exposed: Researcher
A Ukrainian security researcher reported finding a database with the names, phone numbers and unique user IDs of more than 267 million Facebook users - nearly all U.S.-based - on the open internet.
A Ukrainian security researcher reported finding a database with the names, phone numbers and unique user IDs of more than 267 million Facebook users - nearly all U.S.-based - on the open internet.
Personal information of more than 3,000 Ring users reportedly exposed in data leak
Over 3,000 Ring camera users reportedly had their personal information leaked online.
Over 3,000 Ring camera users reportedly had their personal information leaked online.
Minnesota Dept. of Commerce investigating Frontier Communications over billing, customer service practices
The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced Thursday it has launched an investigation into Frontier Communications over its billing and customer practices.
The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced Thursday it has launched an investigation into Frontier Communications over its billing and customer practices.
Minneapolis Public Schools add bus tracking app
A new app that allows parents and kids to see where their bus is at is now available in Minneapolis.
A new app that allows parents and kids to see where their bus is at is now available in Minneapolis.
BBB: 'Secret Sister' Facebook gift offerings are actually a pyramid scheme
Posts spread on Facebook and other sites, that promise participants can receive up to 36 gifts as part of an exchange, are actually part of an illegal pyramid scheme, the Better Business Bureau warns.
Posts spread on Facebook and other sites, that promise participants can receive up to 36 gifts as part of an exchange, are actually part of an illegal pyramid scheme, the Better Business Bureau warns.
FAA reminds holiday shoppers that drones are more than 'toys'
According to the FAA, a new law was recently passed that describes how, when and where you can fly drones for recreational purposes.
According to the FAA, a new law was recently passed that describes how, when and where you can fly drones for recreational purposes.
Dad shares one last beer with sons in photo taken hours before cancer death
In a viral photo, a father is shown having one last beer with his sons hours before he died of cancer.
In a viral photo, a father is shown having one last beer with his sons hours before he died of cancer.
Screen time among toddlers has skyrocketed — and exposure is beginning in infancy, NIH study suggests
The amount of time that children are spending each day watching television or using a computer or mobile device is increasing alarmingly, according to an analysis by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, the University at Albany and the New York University Langone Medical Center.
The amount of time that children are spending each day watching television or using a computer or mobile device is increasing alarmingly, according to an analysis by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, the University at Albany and the New York University Langone Medical Center.
Attempted cyberattack disrupts Louisiana state government
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Many of Louisiana’s state government websites and email systems are shut down because of what the governor’s office says is an attempted ransomware attack.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Many of Louisiana’s state government websites and email systems are shut down because of what the governor’s office says is an attempted ransomware attack.
‘Juice jacking’: Officials warn holiday travelers of public USB charging stations infected with malware
Officials are warning holiday travelers to avoid using public USB charging stations at airports and other locations due to fears of a USB charger scam known as “juice jacking.”
Officials are warning holiday travelers to avoid using public USB charging stations at airports and other locations due to fears of a USB charger scam known as “juice jacking.”
'Joshin' app connects caregivers to families with special needs
Finding quality childcare can be a hurdle for many families. For those with children who have special needs, it can be even more difficult.
Finding quality childcare can be a hurdle for many families. For those with children who have special needs, it can be even more difficult.
Twin Cities lawyer: Accusing people of crimes on Facebook can get you sued
According to a Twin Cities defamation lawyer, someone who is falsely accused of a crime via a post on social media can sue for defamation even if the person who made the post had good intentions.
According to a Twin Cities defamation lawyer, someone who is falsely accused of a crime via a post on social media can sue for defamation even if the person who made the post had good intentions.