What is the metaverse, one of the hottest trends in the tech world in recent months?
There's been a lot of talk about the metaverse, since the parent company of Facebook decided to rebrand itself as "Meta" to reflect its commitment to metaverse-related technologies. Here's a primer for those who may not understand what the metaverse is, and what it allows people to do.
Facebook's daily active users fall for 1st time in its history
Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings report shared this week revealed a drop in its daily active users, a first in its history.
Firefighters credit smartwatch for saving man’s life in the freezing cold
Morrow firefighters found the patient barely conscious – outside in below-freezing temperatures.
Lawmaker wants to make it legal to use phone while at red light
Lawmakers wants to make it legal to use phone while at red light
Wordle bought by NYT
The New York Times has announced that it has acquired Wordle to add the popular daily word game to its collection of puzzle games.
T-mobile vaccine mandate: Office employees must comply by April
T-mobile is the latest high-profile company to keep a vaccine mandate after the Supreme Court rejected Biden’s plan earlier this month.
Pregnant man, pregnant person emoji coming to Apple iPhones
According to health website Healthline.com, people who were born biologically female but identify as men are transgender men who can give birth because they have the reproductive organs necessary to do so — especially those who do not take or have stopped taking testosterone. The same goes for those who identify as non-binary.
Apple AirTags dangers: Privacy group warning on trackers
A privacy group warns that stalkers, abusive partners, and other dangerous people use Apple AirTags to target potential victims.
iPhone Face ID with mask option now available for some with latest Apple update
The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.
Atlanta police add technology to utilize more real-time cameras
New technology in the fight against crime on Atlanta streets. Police say they now have a new way to use cameras all over the city and see video in real time.
As Apple AirTag privacy concerns mount, company explains how you can stay safe: Here's what you need to know
Amid mounting concerns over privacy and the use of Apple's AirTag product for illicit purposes, the tech giant has released a safety guide for people. Here's what you need to know.
Florida senator fights back over nude images stolen from her; introduces bill to strengthen revenge porn law
Florida State. Sen. Lauren Book says someone is trying to extort her by threatening to reveal nude images that were stolen from her. Worse, she found out the images have been bought and traded online since 2020. Now she's fighting back by introducing a new bill to toughen Florida's revenge porn law to keep others from becoming victims.
Plaid settlement: Venmo, Robinhood, other money app users may be eligible for payout
Plaid’s technology connects bank accounts to financial apps like Venmo — and users could be entitled to some money after a big class-action lawsuit was just settled.
James Webb Telescope reaches final destination, observations to begin in June
The world's biggest and most powerful space telescope has reached its final destination 1 million miles away.
Online security and privacy is easy, not complicated
A recent study shows that when you talk about these things — data privacy and security — people get a little freaked out. They freeze. And rather than protect themselves, they do nothing.
Robot serves guests at Dunwoody restaurant
Tastee Spoon is using a robotic server, Irie Milly, to deliver orders to dine-in patrons and keep them 6 feet apart.
What is Wordle? What to know about the popular game among millennials
According to data, Wordle is a new craze among millennials. But, what is this game and why is it popular? Let’s find out.
Felony charges are 1st in Tesla crash involving Autopilot
California has charged a man with vehicular manslaughter after a Tesla he had on autopilot ran a red light and killed two people in 2019. The charges appear to be the first of their kind in the U.S.
5G delay: AT&T, Verizon hits pause on new wireless service near some airports: here's what you should know
Officials with AT&T and Verizon announced that they will delay the start of a new kind of 5G wireless service near some airports, as airline companies continue to express concerns over flight interference. Here's what you should know about what it means for travelers and smartphone users alike.