Computer chip makers must provide child care, other benefits if they want federal funding

The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production.

Future Ford vehicles could repossess themselves if drivers miss payments

A patent application describes multiple ways in which technology could make vehicle repossessions easier in the future for Ford vehicles.

Latest TikTok challenge: The Kool-Aid Man becomes trend on social media platform

The challenge, inspired by the iconic Kool-Aid Man TV commercials from the 1970s, involves people smashing through fences and yelling, “oh yeah!”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Supreme Court seems to favor social media companies in terror case

During arguments, several justices underscored that there was no evidence linking Twitter, Facebook and Google directly to the 2017 attack on the Reina nightclub in Istanbul.

Japanese startup announces balloon flights taking passengers up to space

In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.