French prosecutors pursue charges against Elon Musk, X over child abuse content allegations
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into Elon Musk and his social media platform X over allegations involving child sexual abuse material.
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into Elon Musk and his social media platform X over allegations involving child sexual abuse material.
Canvas outage impacts thousands of schools, universities: Hacker group reportedly takes credit
The outage comes just days after Canvas' parent company Instructure reported a "cybersecurity threat perpetrated by a criminal threat actor" and as many universities are in the middle of finals season.
The outage comes just days after Canvas' parent company Instructure reported a "cybersecurity threat perpetrated by a criminal threat actor" and as many universities are in the middle of finals season.
Canvas reportedly hacked by ShinyHunters, claiming data breach
Canvas, a widely used learning management system by Instructure, experienced outages Thursday afternoon.
Canvas, a widely used learning management system by Instructure, experienced outages Thursday afternoon.
School phone bans have little impact on academics or behavior, new study finds
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
‘Let’s buy Spirit’ TikTok campaign unexpectedly goes viral
A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.
A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.
Elon Musk sought $80B for Mars colonization, OpenAI president says in trial
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported converting the company into a for-profit entity but sought full control.
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported converting the company into a for-profit entity but sought full control.
Sorry, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down search after nearly 30 years
Ask.com posted a farewell message on its website, announcing that the search engine would shut down as of Friday, May 1.
Ask.com posted a farewell message on its website, announcing that the search engine would shut down as of Friday, May 1.
Facebook, Instagram could shutdown in New Mexico over child safety dispute
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Countries that have banned social media for teenagers — See the world map
Countries around the world are moving to restrict children’s access to social media, led by Australia’s landmark law banning users under 16 starting December 2025.
Countries around the world are moving to restrict children’s access to social media, led by Australia’s landmark law banning users under 16 starting December 2025.
Wireless prices fall despite inflation, report finds
U.S. wireless prices are declining even as inflation drives up costs across the broader economy, according to CTIA’s 2026 Wireless Affordability Tracker.
U.S. wireless prices are declining even as inflation drives up costs across the broader economy, according to CTIA’s 2026 Wireless Affordability Tracker.
Elon Musk attorney claims OpenAI, Sam Altman ‘stole a charity’ as high-stakes legal fight begins
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's legal battle against OpenAI kicked off with a bang on Tuesday, with his attorney alleging CEO Sam Altman "stole a charity" to build a massive, profit-driven empire.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's legal battle against OpenAI kicked off with a bang on Tuesday, with his attorney alleging CEO Sam Altman "stole a charity" to build a massive, profit-driven empire.
Supreme Court to weigh legality of geofence warrants in Virginia bank robbery case
The Supreme Court is set to consider whether police use of “geofence" warrants—requests for location data from cellphones near a crime scene—violates the Fourth Amendment.
The Supreme Court is set to consider whether police use of “geofence" warrants—requests for location data from cellphones near a crime scene—violates the Fourth Amendment.
ADT confirms data breach: Customer personal information accessed
ADT revealed that personal information of its customers and prospective customers was breached.
ADT revealed that personal information of its customers and prospective customers was breached.
Microsoft to retire Outlook Lite: What users need to do next
Microsoft is retiring its Outlook Lite app, ending support for its lightweight email service.
Microsoft is retiring its Outlook Lite app, ending support for its lightweight email service.
FCC commissioner backs frustrated American sports fans as leagues pivot to streaming services
FCC officials are backing Americans' frustrations with sports streaming, identifying that the "public interest is no longer being served."
FCC officials are backing Americans' frustrations with sports streaming, identifying that the "public interest is no longer being served."
Meta scam ad lawsuit alleges company profited billions while misleading users
A new lawsuit against Meta claims it profited billions from scam ads while misleading users about its efforts to fight against them. You may have seen these ads before – here’s a look.
A new lawsuit against Meta claims it profited billions from scam ads while misleading users about its efforts to fight against them. You may have seen these ads before – here’s a look.
Florida launches criminal investigation into OpenAI, ChatGPT after accused FSU shooter’s bot conversation
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, says his office has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, says his office has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
Who is John Ternus, Apple's CEO replacement for Tim Cook?
John Ternus will soon lead a company that hundreds of millions rely on every time they pick up an iPhone, start typing on a Mac, buy something with Apple Pay, or interact with the dozens of other products and services under Apple’s umbrella.
John Ternus will soon lead a company that hundreds of millions rely on every time they pick up an iPhone, start typing on a Mac, buy something with Apple Pay, or interact with the dozens of other products and services under Apple’s umbrella.
Apple CEO Tim Cook steps aside in September, successor named
Monday marked the end of an era for one of Silicon Valley’s most legendary companies, as Apple revealed longtime CEO Tim Cook will step aside late this summer.
Monday marked the end of an era for one of Silicon Valley’s most legendary companies, as Apple revealed longtime CEO Tim Cook will step aside late this summer.
Humanoid robots outrun everyone in Beijing half-marathon, beats world-record time
A Chinese technology company proved that if the robots do rise up against us, we're probably not going to be able to outrun them.
A Chinese technology company proved that if the robots do rise up against us, we're probably not going to be able to outrun them.