Why telemedicine is not enough to address racial health disparities
Health disparities existed before COVID-19; and according to experts at the University of Houston, while telemedicine looked to bridge that gap, it’s simply not enough.
Instagram testing new feature that lets users copy templates from other reels: report
Instagram users may have a new feature soon that lets them make reels from other users’ posts.
Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change
Twitter is banning ads that deny climate change, but there's no indication the change will impact what users can post on the site.
BeReal app: What it is, why it’s attracting Gen Z
The social media platform BeReal claims to encourage users to be, well, that of its name — real — and is advertised as a genuine way to share daily life with friends.
Netflix says more than 100M households share passwords
Netflix said more than 100 million households are using a shared password. The announcement comes after shares fell, heading for the worst day on record Wednesday.
Tampa Bay Dollar General store manager fired over viral TikTok's on difficult hours, staff shortages
A Tampa Bay Dollar General store manager went viral after posting TikTok videos meant to show how difficult it is to lead a store when hours and employees are limited.
Hand-implanted microchip could be used for contactless payments
Walletmoor said the new technology is safe and will require a short medical procedure.
Verizon raising minimum wage to $20 per hour, offering sign-on bonuses for new hires in Atlanta
Verizon is hiring customer service and retail employees starting at $20 an hour with sign-on bonuses of $2,500 for new retail specialists and $3,500 for assistant managers.
iPhone update adds 'pregnant man' emoji, other gender neutral cartoons
Apple's latest iPhone update added several gender neutral emoji.
McDonald’s to enter the metaverse, files trademark for virtual restaurant, goods and services
The giant fast-food franchise is jumping on the metaverse and NFT bandwagon, following other major retailers such as Walmart, Microsoft and The Walt Disney Co.
Twitter adopts 'poison pill' defense in Elon Musk takeover bid
Twitter said Friday that its board of directors has unanimously adopted a “poison pill” defense in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposal to buy the company and take it private.
Video shows Austin city skyline recreated in Minecraft
Reddit user SavageManZhou, a student at UT Austin, has been working on a stunning recreation of the Austin city skyline and several landmarks in Minecraft.
Houston area Father-son duo: Enky Boys share cancer diagnosis on TikTok
The father-son duo, Enky Boys, are used to performing for millions and are now hoping to use their platform to share a serious message on colon cancer awareness.
Georgia county still pursuing spaceport that voters rejected
Officials in a Georgia county are moving ahead with plans to build a launch pad for commercial rockets barely a month after residents voted to halt the project by a margin of nearly 3-to-1.
What is an NFT? The new digital ‘property’ that is taking the world by storm
There's been a lot of talk about NFTs, but a lot of people may not understand what it is, and why it is fetching high prices. Here's what you should know about this new digital 'property.'
Honda investing $40 billion over next decade in massive shift to electric vehicles
Honda is investing $40 billion over the next decade in research, especially to realize a major shift to ecological electric vehicles.
‘Alexa, grow a tree’: Amazon feature celebrates Earth month
Amazon is allowing users to take part in celebrating Earth month with one simple command.
Huggy Wuggy: Mother warns parents of creepy video game character that spooked her child
The game is designed for people over 12 years old, but Huggy Wuggy has been popping up on YouTube, TikTok, Roblox and other places that younger children can see.
‘Double Thumbs Up’: Netflix rolls out new feature to ‘fine-tune’ options
The streaming giant wants to know if you really love a show or movie.
Instagram brings back chronological feed, adds feature to prioritize family, friends posts
Instagram did away with the chronological feed in 2016 and switched to an engagement-based ranking of content.