Toyota to limit smart keys to 1 per new vehicle sold, due to semiconductor shortage
In an effort to ration semiconductors, Toyota Motor Corp. reportedly announced Thursday that it would replace one of the two "smart" keys it delivers in Japan with a mechanical one.
Twitter is reportedly planning to charge $20 a month for verification
That blue checkmark on Twitter accounts could start costing hundreds of dollars a year for users to keep.
Elon Musk tweets then deletes anti-LGBTQ conspiracy theory about Paul Pelosi attack
Elon Musk, Twitter's new owner, tweeted and then deleted an anti-LGBTQ conspiracy theory about the attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi.
TikTok lawsuit settlement: Some users receiving payments up to $167
A federal lawsuit alleged TikTok collected and shared the personal data of TikTok and Musical.ly users without notice or consent.
Fossil fuel consumption expected to peak within a decade, experts say
The International Energy Agency predicts there will be a peak in global fossil fuel consumption within a decade.
Apple confirms iPhone will get USB-C charging after EU mandate
Apple has confirmed that the iPhone will support USB-C charging following a European Union mandate.
Meet the voice of TikTok: Woman reveals she’s the text-to-speech speaker
The radio host revealed her identity on the popular social media platform and already has more than 200,000 followers.
No, scientists didn't 3D-model Mary's husband, Joseph — that's Andre the Giant
A viral tweet this week claimed scientists at Stanford University had reconstructed a 3D model of how Joseph, the husband of Mary, might have looked.
USDA announces $759M for high-speed internet in rural areas
The grants are part of the broader $65 billion push for high-speed connectivity.
Now hiring: Your social media-savvy dog could earn up to $10K as ‘chief fluff officer’
“The hired Chief ‘Fluff’ dog should be comfortable showing off their best poses, sassy struts, tail wags, tricks and expressions," the company says.
NASA scientists working on ground missions in preparation to put American boots back on the moon
Research teams are working to develop a new pressurized moon rover in Arizona.
Spotify boosts subscribers and revenue, CEO says 2023 price increases likely
The streaming service titan surpassed growth numbers by increasing its monthly active users to reach 456 million.
WhatsApp says service restored after outage disrupts messages
WhatsApp, a popular chat app, suffered a brief outage Tuesday that left people around the world complaining that they couldn't send or receive messages.
What does Gen Z care about? Their favorite brands, social causes revealed
As for shopping, it appears that actually going to the mall is so 2006. 52% of teens cite Amazon as their No. 1 favorite e-comm site. Nike remains the No. 1 top clothing brand.
Rolls-Royce unveils its 1st fully electric car with $400K price tag: Spectre
The Rolls-Royce shared a first look at the Spectre, which has a two-door body style and a range of 260 miles per charge. The first customer cars are expected to be delivered in late 2023.
Checkout-free market offers alcohol, hot food at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium swipe or tap their credit card or phone to enter the store, take what they want, and leave without waiting in a checkout line. The store offers packaged drinks — including beer — packaged snacks and hot concessions items.
TikTok raises age requirement for going live, adds adult-only streams
TikTok says adult-only livestreams could be used for things like certain comedy routines or when creators want to talk about a difficult life experience that is perhaps not suited for younger audiences.
Netflix to begin monetizing account sharing in early 2023
Consumers sharing their Netflix account with family or friends outside their household will have to pay extra starting early next year.
Kanye West agrees to buy social media platform Parler, company says
After being kicked off other platforms for antisemitic posts, Kanye West has agreed to buy Parler — a social media network known as a conservative version of Twitter.
Americans are using Apple AirTags to track loved ones with dementia, report says
An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2022.