WhatsApp removes millions of scam-linked accounts
WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.
WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.
YouTube to use AI to detect kids lying about their age
YouTube is testing new AI technology to estimate users’ ages and block under-18 viewers from accessing age-restricted content, part of a broader push to improve online safety for kids.
YouTube is testing new AI technology to estimate users’ ages and block under-18 viewers from accessing age-restricted content, part of a broader push to improve online safety for kids.
Legal expert explains why companies need 'love contracts' after viral CEO-HR romance scandal
Experts recommend 'love contracts' and clear disclosure policies to manage potential conflicts of interest.
Experts recommend 'love contracts' and clear disclosure policies to manage potential conflicts of interest.
Tea app fallout worsens as leaked selfies used in rating site, online map
The Tea app data breach has spiraled into online harassment, with leaked user photos reportedly used in a rating site and an unverified map. Experts say this wasn’t a hack—but a major security failure.
The Tea app data breach has spiraled into online harassment, with leaked user photos reportedly used in a rating site and an unverified map. Experts say this wasn’t a hack—but a major security failure.
Tea app, built for women's safety, suffers major data breach
Tea, an app designed to help women safely share information about men they date, has suffered a data breach.
Tea, an app designed to help women safely share information about men they date, has suffered a data breach.
‘Papa Jake’ Larson, D-Day veteran and TikTok star, dies at 102
D-Day survivor "Papa Jake" Larson shared his World War II memories with millions online.
D-Day survivor "Papa Jake" Larson shared his World War II memories with millions online.
Fans speculate after Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham share cryptic Instagram posts
"And if you go forward, I'll meet you there."
"And if you go forward, I'll meet you there."
Tinder launches new biometric face scan verification
Tinder rolled out the new security measure in California on Monday.
Tinder rolled out the new security measure in California on Monday.
McDonald's prices from 1991 ignite discussion among nostalgic millennials: 'It tasted better, too'
Reddit users debated whether fast food was actually cheaper decades ago when considering inflation.
Reddit users debated whether fast food was actually cheaper decades ago when considering inflation.
YouTube raising minimum age for live streaming to 16
Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.
Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.
Bumble to lay off 30% of global workforce
They layoffs will impact about 240 positions.
They layoffs will impact about 240 positions.
Streaming eclipses cable and broadcast as most watched form of TV, data shows
Netflix remained the No. 1 platform for paid subscriptions, while YouTube Main gained popularity as a free streaming platform option.
Netflix remained the No. 1 platform for paid subscriptions, while YouTube Main gained popularity as a free streaming platform option.
WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know
WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.
WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.
Google Cloud, Spotify outage: Issues appear mostly resolved, Downdetector shows
Google Cloud's status website showed the incident impacting users began at about 10:51 a.m. PT.
Google Cloud's status website showed the incident impacting users began at about 10:51 a.m. PT.
Elon Musk backs off feud with Trump, says he regrets social media posts
The billionaire posted on social media “I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too far."
The billionaire posted on social media “I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too far."
Republicans and Democrats differ on media sources they trust, study finds
Of 30 news sources tested, there were only two that both Democrats and Republicans said they were likely to trust — the business publications Forbes and The Wall Street Journal.
Of 30 news sources tested, there were only two that both Democrats and Republicans said they were likely to trust — the business publications Forbes and The Wall Street Journal.
Trump reportedly to extend TikTok ban deadline for third time
The president announced a second extension on a TikTok ban in April as several U.S. companies have shown interest in acquiring the popular social media platform's U.S. operations.
The president announced a second extension on a TikTok ban in April as several U.S. companies have shown interest in acquiring the popular social media platform's U.S. operations.
Study finds half of Americans are experiencing 'financial FOMO'
People admit in a new survey that seeing the financial achievements of others online is motivation for them to improve their own spending habits.
People admit in a new survey that seeing the financial achievements of others online is motivation for them to improve their own spending habits.
Is X down? Thousands report issues on social platform
Thousands of users were reporting issues with X on Tuesday.
Thousands of users were reporting issues with X on Tuesday.
Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.