Twitter whistleblower cites security flaws in testimony to Congress
The ex-Twitter chief accuses the social media giant of deception in dealing with automated “spam bots,” or fake accounts. He also claims Twitter knowingly allowed India's government agents access to sensitive data on users.
Apple iOS 16 is out: Here's everything you need to know
Here are all the major updates you should know about.
Twitter edit button finally being tested
Twitter’s edit button allows tweets to be edited a couple of times 30 minutes after being posted. Twitter Blue subscribers will get access to it in late September.
Company will pay you $2,400 to avoid all screens for 24 hours
Could you do it? A 24-hour digital detox may not be as easy as you think, according to the company.
Titanic: Newly-released 8K video gives up-close look at ship’s decay
It’s the first time anyone has recorded such high-definition footage of the Titanic, helping researchers further study the decay of the storied passenger liner.
Kellogg’s will pay you $5,000 to eat cereal for dinner
Winners will also get a year’s worth of Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops and Frosted Mini-wheats cereal.
Couple gifted with honeymoon to Italy by Olive Garden following viral engagement photo shoot
“Neither of us have been to Europe but it has always been a dream to go,” the bride-to-be said.
Swiss DJ, accused of being on drugs in viral TikToks, actually suffers from impairment
“I don't want to imagine what this would do to a person who isn't so strong and that's why I'm more and more committed to stopping bullying,” Marcel Kugler explained
Twitter whistleblower: 5 takeaways from Peiter Zatko
In essence, the whistleblower said Elon Musk is correct when he charges that Twitter executives have little incentive to accurately measure the prevalence of fake accounts.
Twitter whistleblower alleges execs were misleading about security, fake accounts
The former Twitter security chief accuses the company of mishandling “spam” or fake accounts, an allegation that's at the center of the ongoing legal battle between Twitter and Elon Musk.
Wendy's restaurants to get digital makeovers with mobile order parking, delivery pick-up windows
Under the plan, restaurants will feature a sleek and modern design with upgraded technology to make convenience, speed and accuracy more available to customers.
Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ video crashed laptops, Microsoft engineer says
Legend has it, Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation" music video once had the power to crash laptops.
Andrew Tate, controversial social media influencer, banned from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Andrew Tate’s online content, in which he describes using violence against women and refers to them as property, has soared in popularity in recent months.
Airbnb testing 'anti-party' algorithm to enforce ban on big parties
More than 6,600 Airbnb guests were suspended last year for violating the company's ban on parties.
Apple’s iOS 15.6.1 software update fixes 2 security vulnerabilities
The newest Apple software update mainly addresses two security vulnerabilities that could impact the device’s central operating system and browser engine that powers Safari.
People enter 'dissociative state' when using social media, researchers say
Have you ever opened social media and all of a sudden 30 minutes went by without you even noticing? Researchers, studying this dissociative state, created an app with a focus on users' time and attention.
Social media companies offer few changes to safeguard US midterm elections
Social media companies are sharing their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections, although they have offered scant details.
Disney+ to increase prices with new ad-supported subscription
The company unveiled a tiered system with the new prices reflecting whether or not customers would want to watch ads.
Elon Musk sells $7B in Tesla shares ahead of Twitter fight
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Snapchat introduces first parental controls, allowing parents see who their teens are messaging
Snap has launched Snapchat's Family Center, which introduces parental controls and account linking to the social media app