Instagram ‘negligent’ over harassment in women’s DMs, study claims
Researchers combed through thousands of misogynistic, hate-filled messages in women’s DMs on Instagram and found that Meta failed to act on their incident reports 90% of the time.
Elon Musk no longer joining Twitter's board of directors, company says
Elon Musk won't be joining Twitter's board of directors as previously announced. The Tesla CEO remains its largest shareholder.
Elon Musk suggests Twitter changes, including 'authentication checkmark'
Elon Musk is already floating suggestions for changes he’d like to see on the social media platform.
Video shows Texas women on sidewalk almost getting hit by Tesla
The video shows a Tesla speeding down the sidewalk a few seconds after the Texas women head inside. The driver had reportedly fallen asleep at the wheel.
Musk says Tesla will build vehicle designed to be a robotaxi
Tesla will build a vehicle dedicated for use as a robotaxi, and it will start making three new vehicles next year, CEO Elon Musk told fans at a party celebrating the opening of a Texas factory.
Cash App data breach could have impacted more than 8 million users
The breach is said to have only impacted Cash App Investing users.
NASA’s Hubble telescope spots Jupiter-like planet forming in ‘unconventional’ way
"Nature is clever; it can produce planets in a range of different ways," said Thayne Currie, a lead researcher on the study.
Twitter edit feature in the works, company says
The social media giant announced on its account that the company had been working on an edit feature since last year.
Elon Musk to join Twitter's board, teases 'significant improvements'
Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors after it was disclosed that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform.
Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Attorneys general call for TikTok, Snapchat to give parents more control over apps
Popular social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat have faced scrutiny over some of the content on their sites deemed harmful to children, and attorneys are calling for the companies to give parents more control.
Vietnamese carmaker to build electric vehicles in North Carolina
VinFast will build its first North American plant southwest of Raleigh and expects to hire 7,500 people by 2027.
TikTok reportedly testing ‘watch history’ feature so users can recover lost videos
TikTok users know the pain of watching an amazing video, only to lose it because they accidentally swiped and refreshed their “For You” page. But good news seems to be coming.
SXSW 2022: Dolly Parton dazzled, delighted and somehow got me excited about an NFT
Dolly Parton isn’t just great. She’s the Grand Canyon. You may think you know how incredible she is, but until you see her in person, there’s no way to fully grasp the magnitude of her talents. FOX entertainment editor Allison Shoemaker has more on Blockchain Creative Labs' unbelievable SXSW event.
Spam text messages sent from your own number are from ‘bad actors,’ Verizon says
Verizon formally acknowledged the issue on Tuesday and said its team, as well as U.S. law enforcement, are working to find out who or what is the source of the spam texts.
3D-printed beak saves ZooTampa's great hornbill resident from skin cancer
One cancer patient – a bird living at ZooTampa – has a second chance at life thanks to a 3D printer.
US seeks new lithium sources as demand for batteries grows
The demand for lithium has grown in recent years because of its use in rechargeable batteries for electric and hybrid cars, lawnmowers, laptops and cell phones.
Former TikTok moderators sue over mental distress from watching, removing graphic videos
Two former moderators said TikTok did not provide enough mental health resources after having to watch and remove disturbing videos from the social media app.
People in Arizona can now add their driver's licenses to Apple Wallet; here's what you need to know
Arizona is the first state to let you add your driver's license or state identification to your Apple Wallet.
Sen. Mitt Romney meets artist Ritt Momney
Sen. Mitt Romney had the pleasure of meeting Utah-based artist Ritt Momney. Yes, you read that name correctly.