Instagram rolls out new parental supervision tools
Parents will be able to view how much time their teens spend on Instagram and set time limits.
Parents will be able to view how much time their teens spend on Instagram and set time limits.
Google sued by restaurants for alleged deceptive online ordering practices
Left Field Holdings LLC accused Google of designing online ordering web pages to trick customers into believing they’re ordering directly from the restaurant.
Left Field Holdings LLC accused Google of designing online ordering web pages to trick customers into believing they’re ordering directly from the restaurant.
DuckDuckGo ‘down ranks’ websites linked to Russian disinformation, CEO says
DuckDuckGo joins a growing list of tech and social media companies limiting access to users in Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine.
DuckDuckGo joins a growing list of tech and social media companies limiting access to users in Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine.
Tinder now offering low-cost background checks for potential dates
Tinder’s parent company will now offer background searches for app users and the general public through its partnership with Garbo, a first-of-its-kind, non-profit background-check platform.
Tinder’s parent company will now offer background searches for app users and the general public through its partnership with Garbo, a first-of-its-kind, non-profit background-check platform.
Apple unveils new iPhone SE, iPad Air, Mac Studio, M1 Ultra chip
The products will be available beginning March 18.
The products will be available beginning March 18.
Milwaukee Discovery World Girls & STEM celebrates Women's History Month
An event celebrating Women?s History Month took place at Discovery World Sunday, encouraging the women of the future.
An event celebrating Women?s History Month took place at Discovery World Sunday, encouraging the women of the future.
Russia-Ukraine war, social media's impact
Selling their side, the use of propaganda amid war is far from new, but now, in 2022, its evolution onto the internet and social media extends the battlefield beyond physical boundaries.
Selling their side, the use of propaganda amid war is far from new, but now, in 2022, its evolution onto the internet and social media extends the battlefield beyond physical boundaries.
Russia-Ukraine war, social media's impact
Selling their side, the use of propaganda amid war is far from new, but now, in 2022, its evolution onto the internet and social media extends the battlefield beyond physical boundaries.
Selling their side, the use of propaganda amid war is far from new, but now, in 2022, its evolution onto the internet and social media extends the battlefield beyond physical boundaries.
Elon Musk says Starlink won't block Russian state media in Ukraine: 'Sorry to be a free speech absolutist'
Elon Musk overnight said "some governments" had asked SpaceX to block Russian state media on its Starlink internet satellites but said, "We will not do so unless at gunpoint."
Elon Musk overnight said "some governments" had asked SpaceX to block Russian state media on its Starlink internet satellites but said, "We will not do so unless at gunpoint."
Russia blocks Twitter, Facebook access, expanding media crackdown
Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.
States' TikTok investigation widens scrutiny of popular social media app
A TikTok investigation by several state attorneys general is underway to determine if the popular app is harmful to the young people who use it.
A TikTok investigation by several state attorneys general is underway to determine if the popular app is harmful to the young people who use it.
States launch probe into TikTok’s effect on kids’ health
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
More than half of smartphone users say a dead battery is a ‘nightmare scenario’
Six out of 10 smartphone users said they “couldn’t cope” with being separated from their phones for a single day, according to a recent survey.
Six out of 10 smartphone users said they “couldn’t cope” with being separated from their phones for a single day, according to a recent survey.
Google employees to return to offices in April
It’s back to the office for Google employees for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s back to the office for Google employees for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Venmo Text Scam: Good Samaritan has over $4K stolen by man using mobile payment app: report
A North Carolina man says he was scammed out of thousands of dollars by a stranger who used a mobile payment app after borrowing his cell phone to make what he thought was an emergency phone call.
A North Carolina man says he was scammed out of thousands of dollars by a stranger who used a mobile payment app after borrowing his cell phone to make what he thought was an emergency phone call.
The 20 most common passwords leaked from data breaches — did yours make the list?
The most common passwords leaked on the dark web included number combinations like “123456” and “111111.”
The most common passwords leaked on the dark web included number combinations like “123456” and “111111.”
Russia-Ukraine war disinformation spreading online as experts say to seek credible sources
Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms are battling to remove Russian disinformation accounts targeting Ukrainians, and experts at Arizona State say it's something they're watching closely.
Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms are battling to remove Russian disinformation accounts targeting Ukrainians, and experts at Arizona State say it's something they're watching closely.
Elon Musk says his Starlink internet is ‘now active’ in Ukraine
A top Ukrainian official lamented that while Elon Musk was trying to “colonize Mars,” Russia was trying to occupy the country. Hours later, the tech billionaire responded to say Starlink had been activated in the area.
A top Ukrainian official lamented that while Elon Musk was trying to “colonize Mars,” Russia was trying to occupy the country. Hours later, the tech billionaire responded to say Starlink had been activated in the area.
Children under 5 getting excessive screen time, study finds
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Huggy Wuggy: What parents need to know about the disturbing new social media trend impacting kids
Huggy Wuggy, a popular character from an online video game, is raising concerns among some parents of elementary school aged children.
Huggy Wuggy, a popular character from an online video game, is raising concerns among some parents of elementary school aged children.