Virtual reality could include smells with new gaming technology
The virtual reality world is about to get bigger with new gaming technology that can allow people to smell.
TikTok algorithm mystery: What we know, and don’t know, about the Chinese government's control of the app
Experts warn the TikTok algorithm is likely being manipulated to fit Chinese Communist Party's ambitions.
Facebook parent company Meta unveils $1500 virtual reality headset
The $1,500 Meta Quest Pro headset sports high-resolution sensors that let people see mixed virtual and regular old reality in full color, as well as eye tracking and so-called “natural facial expressions” that mimic the wearer’s facial movements so their avatars appear natural when interacting in VR.
Video games could trigger deadly heart problems in children, study finds
Australian researchers found that war-type video games were the main trigger that caused heart issues in kids.
Google maps mistakenly showed I-285 East completely closed for construction
It's not your fault for getting lost amid construction on Interstate 285, Google got confused.
Toyota says information from nearly 300,000 T-connect customers was possibly leaked
Toyota said customers impacted by the data leak include those who signed up for T-connect services with their email addresses in 2017.
Snapchat and guns: California man says he used the app to illegally sell 'ghost guns'
A California man is in trouble for reportedly using Snapchat to sell "ghost guns." The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives explains just how he was caught.
Pop star Madonna appears to come out as gay in viral TikTok video
Madonna took part in a TikTok trend called “If I miss, I’m gay” and now social media and multiple reports are now speculating that was her way of officially coming out.
iPhone 14 crash detection feature reportedly dials 911 from roller coasters
False alerts have reportedly been sent from passengers riding a roller coaster at the Chicago-area Six Flags Great America.
Major US airport websites go offline in apparent cyberattack
The apparent cyberattack hit websites for some major U.S. airports, including in Atlanta and Los Angeles, although officials said flights were not affected.
Kanye West’s Twitter account locked two days after he was suspended on Instagram
A Twitter spokesperson confirmed Kanye West’s account has been locked for violating Twitter policies.
Kanye West’s Instagram account restricted for policy violation
The rapper cannot post, comment or send direct messages.
Amazon puts brakes on live tests of home delivery robot Scout
Amazon started testing the fully-electric Scout in Washington state in 2019 before expanding to Southern California, Georgia and Tennessee.
Colorado woman tied up Tinder date then stabbed, choked, and threatened to kill him, police say
A Colorado woman is accused of tying up a man she met on Tinder before stabbing, choking, and threatening to kill him inside her apartment, police said.
Elon Musk announces Pepsi will receive Tesla's first electric semi-trucks this December
Tesla founder Elon Musk announced PepsiCo will be the first recipient of his company's electric semi-trucks, which are set to finally start production after lengthy delays.
Twitter rolls out edit button to paid subscribers in US
This new feature allows users to fix typos and edit their posts a few times after it's shared on their page.
Chick-fil-A workers fired for reportedly spitting in chicken batter, posting video online
A Chick-fil-A worker was fired for reportedly spitting in chicken batter, and so was the employee who filmed it and posted the video to social media.
Georgia Senate committee studies whether to regulate food delivery apps
When it comes to oversight, the difference between ordering food directly from a restaurant versus a third-party app is night and day.
Judge delays Twitter trial, gives Elon Musk more time to seal $44 billion buyout
A judge has delayed a looming trial between Twitter and Elon Musk.
Electric vehicles are exploding from water damage after Hurricane Ian, Florida official warns
A top Florida state official warned Thursday that firefighters have battled a number of fires caused by electric vehicle (EV) batteries waterlogged from Hurricane Ian.