Most drivers fear autonomous cars, AAA study says
Nearly seven in 10 respondents to a AAA survey said that they fear autonomous vehicles, which is an increase of 13% compared to last year's study.
BetterHelp to pay $7.8M for sharing mental health data with Facebook, Snapchat
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Biden administration unveils national cybersecurity strategy
Under the strategy, ransomware attacks are being classified as a threat to national security rather than a criminal challenge.
Tesla says it will cut the cost of next generation vehicles in half
Tesla says it will cut the cost of its next generation of vehicles in half, largely by using innovative manufacturing techniques and smaller factories.
Looking to buy an electric vehicle? Edmunds says these are the most affordable
The push for new, appealing electric vehicles has gained considerable momentum recently.
TikTok to limit screen time for teens to 60 minutes per day
TikTok said when the 60-minute limit is reached, minors will be prompted to enter a passcode and make an “active decision” to keep watching.
Man credited with inventing cellphone sees dark side, but also hope in new tech
Martin Cooper, whose invention was inspired by Dick Tracy's radio wristwatch, said he also envisions a future in which cellphones are charged by human bodies.
Twitter announces 'zero tolerance policy towards violent speech'
Users who violate Twitter's violent speech policy may have their accounts suspended or be required to delete the content.
Chinese 'kissing' device allows long-distance couples to virtually smooch
A Chinese university student created the device that comes with silicone lips attached to it.
Dish Network says network outage was a cybersecurity breach
Dish Network says customers are having trouble accessing their account information and making payments as a result of the incident.
Teacher's TikTok plea helps clear thousands of dollars in school lunch debt
It all started when Garret Jones noticed the TikTok trend of people saying, "If someone would Venmo me a dollar I could ________."
Instacart delivers after twin daughters almost make an $800 purchase
The 6-year-old twins added a number of food and drink items to their cart including 35 boxes of Capri Sun, Smartfood popcorn, and 28 bags of chips.
TikTok banned on all Canadian government phones
TikTok has been targeted by critics who say the Chinese government could access user data, such as browsing history and location.
Romanian court: Influencer Andrew Tate to be held for 3rd month
The divisive social media influencer and former professional kickboxer is detained in Romania on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking.
'Take It Down' helps teens remove explicit images from internet
“Once you send that photo, you can’t take it back,” goes the warning to teenagers, often ignoring the reality that many teens send explicit images of themselves under duress, or without understanding the consequences.
Apple iPhone's Clean Energy Charging causes stir on social media over battery charging times, 'shaming'
Users find slow charging times could be due to new mode that pulls power when clean energy is available in the grid.
Apple iPhone thieves using simple trick to take everything, report finds
Bad actors who spied on a victim's passcode before stealing the Apple device can easily reset settings preventing its owner from accessing it.
Elon Musk’s Twitter conducts yet another round of layoffs, firing dozens: report
Elon Musk has pushed to drastically cut costs at Twitter.
New Mercedes models will have TikTok built in
Car owners will also be able to set up “routines” for various things in their cars, like automatically turning on heated seats when temperatures reach a certain degree.
What is Temu? New online store is the most downloaded app in US topping Amazon, Walmart
The Boston-based retailer sells everything online, including watches and home goods at low prices, appealing to consumers looking to save money.