April Google search trends: Barbie Movie, Coachella and Easter
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Google Technology expert Charity Mhende breaks down what people were searching for over the past month. The new Barbie Movie spiked many questions, Coachella has people searching for outfit inspiration and religious celebrations Easter, Passover and Eid were trending.

People spent 24% more time on Instagram after launch of AI-powered Reels, Zuckerberg says

People are spending even more time on Instagram due to short-form video content they’re seeing in their feed through AI recommendations, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

ChatGPT: What you should know about the AI chatbot and its impacts, both good and bad

There has been a lot of attention over ChatGPT, as well as its impact on not only education, but other facets of life as well. Here's what you should know about the relatively new chatbot technology, as well as its impact on society, and people's concerns about it.

Senators look to ban kids under 13 from social media in bipartisan bill

The legislation would also reportedly set restrictions for how tech companies use algorithms on social media to serve minors. Here's what to know.

Lost iPhone survives 33 days under water off Hawaiian coast

A Minnesota man gave up on retrieving his iPhone after dropping it while on vacation, but the phone had a lot more endurance than he thought.

Tinder trouble: Man charged with impersonating deputy on dating app

The images showed him wearing a deputy's uniform, and one image showed him carrying a loaded gun, New Mexico authorities said.

Expansion of Kane County child exploitation unit 'quadruples' caseload

Kane County is highlighting the dangers and crimes associated with social media by increasing its investment into the division that solves these cases.

These jobs are safe from the AI revolution — for now

Jobs involving manual or outdoor labor or specialized knowledge are less likely to be replaced by AI-informed automation.

'Have to tap into reality': Did social media play a major role in downtown chaos?

Many times, teens tend to record videos in hopes of going viral on social media. And, depending on what social media platform the video is posted on, the views can equal cash and popularity.

Growing trends sees social media launching careers of young people
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Over the last decade, as more an more young people turn to social media for entertainment, the roles of social media influencers and content creators have become sought-after careers.

Apple unveils high-yield savings account for Apple Card holders

According to Apple, the card offers an annual percentage yield (APY) of 4.15% – more than 10 times the national average.

Illinois part of massive antitrust lawsuit against Google

Attorney General Kwame Raoul is accusing the tech giant of unlawfully monopolizing digital advertising technologies.

Montana lawmakers pass bill to ban TikTok statewide

Montana lawmakers have given final passage to a bill banning the social media app TikTok in the state.

NPR stops using Twitter after labeled 'Government-funded Media'

National Public Radio says it will no longer maintain its Twitter accounts after the social media platform labeled the organization "Government-funded Media."

Robot dog helps fight crime in this major US city
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The mayor of New York City announced new technology to help fight crime, including robots, one of them resembling a dog.