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.
NASA mathematicians portrayed in ‘Hidden Figures’ to be honored with Congressional Gold Medals
The three African-American women whose stories were shared in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures” will be awarded Congressional Gold Medals.
The three African-American women whose stories were shared in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures” will be awarded Congressional Gold Medals.
Instagram removing 'likes' to 'depressurize' youth, some aren't buying it
Instagram has officially announced that it will begin the test of hiding “likes” for users in the United States.
Instagram has officially announced that it will begin the test of hiding “likes” for users in the United States.
Twin Cities dentists swap traditional tools for specialized laser
When it comes to going to the dentist, plenty of people have fears, mainly centered around pain and needles. But what if all of that could be eliminated?
When it comes to going to the dentist, plenty of people have fears, mainly centered around pain and needles. But what if all of that could be eliminated?
Big Lake, Minn. police send out warning after Facebook post falsely accuses man of being a ‘creeper’
A warning post shared on a community Facebook page labeled a man who has lived in Big Lake, Minnesota for 50 years as a pervert for something he didn’t do.
A warning post shared on a community Facebook page labeled a man who has lived in Big Lake, Minnesota for 50 years as a pervert for something he didn’t do.
Google Maps now alerts drivers to police speed traps, crashes and traffic jams
The reporting feature has been available on Android devices, but is now expanding to iOS in the latest app update, the company said.
The reporting feature has been available on Android devices, but is now expanding to iOS in the latest app update, the company said.
‘No problem, I can adapt’: Realtor gets clever after ‘for sale’ sign is vandalized
A Canadian realtor got creative with his marketing after one of his signs was vandalized. Alan Stilwell, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, shared a photo of himself standing next to the vandalized sign. On his visage depicted on the sign, vandals apparently drew squiggly eyebrows, sunglasses, a squiggly mustache and a goatee, all etched in what looks like black marker.
A Canadian realtor got creative with his marketing after one of his signs was vandalized. Alan Stilwell, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, shared a photo of himself standing next to the vandalized sign. On his visage depicted on the sign, vandals apparently drew squiggly eyebrows, sunglasses, a squiggly mustache and a goatee, all etched in what looks like black marker.
These creepy artificial skin cases makes phones pinchable, ticklish
Ever feel like your smartphone is becoming an extension of yourself? This newly developed phone case breaks down even more barriers between you and your phone with a life-like “skin” which alleged responds to human contact such as pinching and tickling.
Ever feel like your smartphone is becoming an extension of yourself? This newly developed phone case breaks down even more barriers between you and your phone with a life-like “skin” which alleged responds to human contact such as pinching and tickling.