South Korea honors health workers, highlights importance of handwashing in elaborate drone light show
A drone light show was produced in Seoul on July 7 as a gesture of thanks and also to highlight the protective measures needed to combat the virus.
A drone light show was produced in Seoul on July 7 as a gesture of thanks and also to highlight the protective measures needed to combat the virus.
Pompeo warns of potential restriction of TikTok app
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday the Trump administration is considering restricting United States' users' access to the Chinese social media application TikTok over concerns it is potentially being used by the Beijing government as a means to surveil and propagandize people.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday the Trump administration is considering restricting United States' users' access to the Chinese social media application TikTok over concerns it is potentially being used by the Beijing government as a means to surveil and propagandize people.
US could ban TikTok, Sec. Mike Pompeo says
The United States is looking at the possibility of banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok.
The United States is looking at the possibility of banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok.
Man arrested for swimming in Bass Pro Shops fish tank says he was seeking TikTok fame
A man was arrested after video surfaced of him swimming in a giant fish tank at a Bass Pro Shops store in Louisiana.
A man was arrested after video surfaced of him swimming in a giant fish tank at a Bass Pro Shops store in Louisiana.
Facebook designates ‘boogaloo’ network as ‘dangerous organization,’ removes pages from platforms
The social media giant announced the ban on June 30.
The social media giant announced the ban on June 30.
AT&T waives internet overage charges through September 30 as COVID-19 cases surge in US
AT&T has announced it will waive internet overage fees through Sept. 30 as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. see a significant uptick, with several states rolling back their reopening plans.
AT&T has announced it will waive internet overage fees through Sept. 30 as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. see a significant uptick, with several states rolling back their reopening plans.
Twitch temporarily bans Trump, Reddit removes Trump subreddit to align with new hate speech policies
Twitch temporarily banned the president over “hateful conduct” and Reddit removed a Donald Trump subreddit to align with both companies’ hate speech policies.
Twitch temporarily banned the president over “hateful conduct” and Reddit removed a Donald Trump subreddit to align with both companies’ hate speech policies.
Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Trump’s
“The policies we’re implementing today are designed to address the reality of the challenges our country is facing and how they’re showing up across our community,” Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page announcing the changes.
“The policies we’re implementing today are designed to address the reality of the challenges our country is facing and how they’re showing up across our community,” Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page announcing the changes.
Apple introduces hand-washing feature on Apple Watch with 20-second countdown timer
The watch can pick up signs that the wearer is at a sink, based on motion sensors and the sound of water.
The watch can pick up signs that the wearer is at a sink, based on motion sensors and the sound of water.
Facebook removes Trump campaign ads for violating 'organized hate' policy
A red inverted triangle was once used to designate political prisoners in Nazi concentration camps.
A red inverted triangle was once used to designate political prisoners in Nazi concentration camps.
Facebook and Instagram will let users turn off political ads ahead of 2020 election
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
Specialized CIA unit that crafts hacking tools didn't protect itself, report says
A specialized CIA unit that developed sophisticated hacking tools and cyber weapons didn’t do enough to protect its own operations and wasn't prepared to adequately respond when the secrets were stolen, according to an internal report prepared after the worst data loss in the intelligence agency’s history.
A specialized CIA unit that developed sophisticated hacking tools and cyber weapons didn’t do enough to protect its own operations and wasn't prepared to adequately respond when the secrets were stolen, according to an internal report prepared after the worst data loss in the intelligence agency’s history.
‘Hey Siri, I’m getting pulled over’: iPhone feature will record police interaction, send location
A feature exclusively available for Apple users called “Shortcuts,” which was launched in 2018, allows users to conduct tasks on their phones that would normally require multiple actions with a single voice command of the iPhone’s artificial intelligence capability, Siri.
A feature exclusively available for Apple users called “Shortcuts,” which was launched in 2018, allows users to conduct tasks on their phones that would normally require multiple actions with a single voice command of the iPhone’s artificial intelligence capability, Siri.
T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon customers report widespread cell service outages
A large number of T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon customers across the country said they were experiencing outages with their cell service Monday.
A large number of T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon customers across the country said they were experiencing outages with their cell service Monday.
Should school staff be allowed to use social media to communicate with students?
It’s not unusual for your kids to get emails from their teachers and administrators but should school staff be able to reach out to children through social media?
It’s not unusual for your kids to get emails from their teachers and administrators but should school staff be able to reach out to children through social media?
Psychologist examines the impact of violent video culture
In the era of the smartphone, violent video has become an unflinching part of our lives.
In the era of the smartphone, violent video has become an unflinching part of our lives.
Users who say ‘All Lives Matter’ to Apple’s Siri are given information about Black Lives Matter
Some individuals have been using the message “All Lives Matter” following protests over police brutality against minorities in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Some individuals have been using the message “All Lives Matter” following protests over police brutality against minorities in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
PayPal pledges $530M to support minority-owned businesses in US, YouTube launches $100M creator fund
PayPal and YouTube are among many tech companies that have pledged support to the black community in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
PayPal and YouTube are among many tech companies that have pledged support to the black community in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Twitter testing prompt that asks people to read articles before retweeting them
The feature is being tested on Android "to help promote informed discussion," the company said.
The feature is being tested on Android "to help promote informed discussion," the company said.
Jack Dorsey says Twitter and Square will honor Juneteenth as company holiday
Celebrated on June 19, the date is considered the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.
Celebrated on June 19, the date is considered the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.