Group calls on TikTok to add 'mirror' feature for parents to see kids' feeds
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
Spyware infects iPhones, says report – How to keep it off
CALL FOR HELP: A spyware is targeting iPhones worldwide... see how to check if yours is one.
CALL FOR HELP: A spyware is targeting iPhones worldwide... see how to check if yours is one.
YouTuber charged with assaulting woman in Minnesota
A YouTube influencer who records video confrontations with public officials was charged Tuesday with assaulting a woman police had been assisting during a mental health call.
A YouTube influencer who records video confrontations with public officials was charged Tuesday with assaulting a woman police had been assisting during a mental health call.
Illinois woman receives hilarious texts from 91-year-old grandpa about dying alone
In a video she shared on TikTok, Megan Elizabeth, from Alton, Illinois, showed her followers a sample of the texts her grandpa sends, which range from poking fun at her love life to discussing news headlines he’s seen.
In a video she shared on TikTok, Megan Elizabeth, from Alton, Illinois, showed her followers a sample of the texts her grandpa sends, which range from poking fun at her love life to discussing news headlines he’s seen.
Several major websites suffer brief, widespread internet outage
Several apps and websites briefly experienced outages on Thursday, including PlayStation Network, Costco, UPS and Fidelity.
Several apps and websites briefly experienced outages on Thursday, including PlayStation Network, Costco, UPS and Fidelity.
TikTok star Rod Thill creates videos about millennial anxiety
TikTok star Rod Thill talks about how he made a name for himself on social media by unapologetically quitting his job.
TikTok star Rod Thill talks about how he made a name for himself on social media by unapologetically quitting his job.
All-girls high school robotics team in Hoffman Estates preparing for international competition
This year’s international competition focuses on cleaning waterways, so the all-girls team in Hoffman Estates has developed a robot to complete tasks like picking up surface debris or pollutants in the water.
This year’s international competition focuses on cleaning waterways, so the all-girls team in Hoffman Estates has developed a robot to complete tasks like picking up surface debris or pollutants in the water.
Chicago doctors using tech to help paralyzed patients move
University of Chicago doctors are using technology to help paralyzed patients touch and move things again.
University of Chicago doctors are using technology to help paralyzed patients touch and move things again.
Black Tech Nation aims to empower Black entrepreneurs
Kelauni Jasmyn from Black Tech Nation talks about what they're doing to inspire, uplift and amplify Black entrepreneuers.
Kelauni Jasmyn from Black Tech Nation talks about what they're doing to inspire, uplift and amplify Black entrepreneuers.
Study: Screen time linked to cognitive issues in children born preterm
School-age children who were born extremely preterm and engage in more than two hours of screen time per day are more likely to experience cognitive and behavioral problems, according to an NIH study.
School-age children who were born extremely preterm and engage in more than two hours of screen time per day are more likely to experience cognitive and behavioral problems, according to an NIH study.
New book 'An Ugly Truth' reveals how Facebook enables hate groups and disinformation
Author and New York Times reporter Sheera Frenkel talks about her new book, "An Ugly Truth," that peels back the curtain on Facebook's destructive policies.
Author and New York Times reporter Sheera Frenkel talks about her new book, "An Ugly Truth," that peels back the curtain on Facebook's destructive policies.
Thousands of iPhones potentially compromised with spyware, group claims
The two groups accessed a leaked list of thousands of potential targets, although they said it is unclear how many smartphones were successfully hacked.
The two groups accessed a leaked list of thousands of potential targets, although they said it is unclear how many smartphones were successfully hacked.
Facebook responds to Biden’s criticism over COVID-19 information
Facebook has responded to the White House's claim that the company isn't doing enough to stop the spread of COVID-19 misinformation.
Facebook has responded to the White House's claim that the company isn't doing enough to stop the spread of COVID-19 misinformation.
Biden: Social media 'killing people' with misinformation
President Joe Biden says social media companies are “killing people” by failing to police misinformation on their platforms about the COVID-19 vaccines.
President Joe Biden says social media companies are “killing people” by failing to police misinformation on their platforms about the COVID-19 vaccines.
CBP seizes thousands of fake Apple AirPods worth $1.3 million
On Monday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Cincinnati seized five shipments of fake Apple AirPods valued at over $1.3 million.
On Monday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Cincinnati seized five shipments of fake Apple AirPods valued at over $1.3 million.
White House says Facebook needs to work harder to censor COVID-19 misinformation
The Biden administration on Thursday slammed Facebook for not working hard enough to censor misinformation about COVID-19 and its vaccines.
The Biden administration on Thursday slammed Facebook for not working hard enough to censor misinformation about COVID-19 and its vaccines.
'Print nightmare': Microsoft warns PC users to update devices immediately due to security flaw
The cybersecurity company that found the flaw accidentally posted publicly step-by-step how it could be done.
The cybersecurity company that found the flaw accidentally posted publicly step-by-step how it could be done.
Cell phones and cancer: New UC Berkeley study suggests cell phones sharply increase tumor risk
New UC Berkeley research draws a strong link between cell phone radiation and tumors, particularly in the brain.
New UC Berkeley research draws a strong link between cell phone radiation and tumors, particularly in the brain.
Kaseya ransomware attack impacting companies around the world
Cybersecurity teams worked feverishly Sunday to stem the impact of the single biggest global ransomware attack on record.
Cybersecurity teams worked feverishly Sunday to stem the impact of the single biggest global ransomware attack on record.
Singing babysitter stuns TikTok after ‘really hard year’: ‘It's been absolutely crazy’
A woman's video has gone viral on TikTok after she secretly filmed her child's babysitter singing a song from the Disney movie "The Little Mermaid."
A woman's video has gone viral on TikTok after she secretly filmed her child's babysitter singing a song from the Disney movie "The Little Mermaid."