Microsoft deal would reopen Pennsylvania nuclear plant, site of 1979 partial meltdown, to power AI
A new agreement between Microsoft and Constellation Energy Corporation to provide power to the tech giant’s data centers for artificial intelligence is paving the way for the restart of a nuclear reactor on Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island, the site of a 1979 partial meltdown.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
High-tech heists drain thousands from store ATMs, 2 men wanted by police
Two convenience stores are out thousands of dollars in what’s called an ATM jackpot scam.
AI memes of cats, Trump and Harris flood social media during debate
Just ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 presidential debate, former President Donald Trump shared two AI-generated memes on social media.
iPhone 16 vs Google Pixel 9: New AI-powered tools transform mobile photography
Apple’s iPhone 16 and Google’s Pixel 9 Pro introduce advanced AI-powered tools that transform mobile photography.
New iPhones: What you should know about the products Apple announced at the special event
Just as many people expected, Apple released new editions of its iPhone line during a special event on Monday at their California headquarters. Here's what to know about the new phones.
Panic alarm system credited with saving lives in Apalachee High School shooting
First responders have credited a newly installed panic alarm system at Apalachee High School with saving lives during the shooting there this week.
YouTube launches tools to detect face and voice deepfakes
YouTube is launching new tools to help creators detect and manage AI-generated deepfakes of their faces and voices.
Tom Hanks issues warning about AI ads for 'wonder drugs': 'Do not be swindled''
Tom Hanks' name, likeness and voice are allegedly being used to promote 'miracle cures.'
New Apple iPhone: What to know ahead of the company's September 9 event
With Apple scheduling a special event on Sept. 9, it has sparked speculation over the possibility of a newly-refreshed iPhone, as the company tends to launch a new iPhone model during September in recent years. Here's what to know ahead of the special event.
What is Spamouflage? How the Chinese are attempting to influence the election
Spamouflage is a Chinese group known for spreading misleading information through fake accounts online. Here's what you need to know.
Job offers through texts? Be careful, it's likely a scam
Phishing is a type of online scam that tries to get victims to give away personal information to bad actors.
AI: Job killer or catalyst for change? How technology is transforming employment
Artificial intelligence is increasingly enabling employers to automate tasks previously performed by humans, but it may not be the job killer some feared.
Gen Z and Alpha shift away from keyboards to touchscreens, experts concerned
A recent report from The Wall Street Journal reveals that younger generations, particularly Gen Z and Gen Alpha, are increasingly losing the ability to use traditional keyboards.
Why is X being blocked in Brazil?
On Friday, a Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media giant X in Brazil.
Backpage.com founder Michael Lacey sentenced to 5 years in prison, fined $3M for money laundering
Michael Lacey, a founder of the lucrative classified site Backpage.com, was sentenced to five years in prison and fined $3 million for a single money laundering count in a sprawling case involving allegations of a yearslong scheme to promote and profit from prostitution through classified ads.
Marietta City Schools cellphone ban now focus of groundbreaking study
Marietta City Schools is now part of a study involving the impact cellphones have on students.
Ossoff-sponsored bill targets social media's influence on children
A bill sponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff, of Georgia, would limit how social media companies can target children.
AT&T launches smartwatch for kids to stay in touch with parents
AT&T also launched its first tablet for kids earlier this year.
Southern California woman uses Apple AirTag to stop mail thieves
A Southern California woman took matters into her own hands after she became fed up with her mail being stolen.