Was Spotify down? Music streaming issues reported
Spotify appeared to be having issues Sunday morning with its music streaming services.
Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
Meta introduces next-gen smart glasses with AI and wrist-based control
Meta’s latest update features new AI-powered Ray Ban smart glasses and an affordable VR headset. CEO Mark Zuckerberg also teased a future prototype, Orion, with mind-controlled features.
More Americans are regularly getting news on TikTok, Pew Research finds
TikTok users are now more likely to get news from TikTok than Facebook users are to get news from Facebook, the survey found.
Microsoft deal would reopen Pennsylvania nuclear plant, site of 1979 partial meltdown, to power AI
A new agreement between Microsoft and Constellation Energy Corporation to provide power to the tech giant’s data centers for artificial intelligence is paving the way for the restart of a nuclear reactor on Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island, the site of a 1979 partial meltdown.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
NYC teachers back possible citywide cell phone ban in schools, but with conditions: Survey
Two thirds of teachers with the UFT in New York City say they support a citywide ban on student cell phones, but want to ensure that educators are not the first line of enforcement, along with other conditions.
AI memes of cats, Trump and Harris flood social media during debate
Just ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 presidential debate, former President Donald Trump shared two AI-generated memes on social media.
iPhone 16 vs Google Pixel 9: New AI-powered tools transform mobile photography
Apple’s iPhone 16 and Google’s Pixel 9 Pro introduce advanced AI-powered tools that transform mobile photography.
New iPhones: What you should know about the products Apple announced at the special event
Just as many people expected, Apple released new editions of its iPhone line during a special event on Monday at their California headquarters. Here's what to know about the new phones.
YouTube launches tools to detect face and voice deepfakes
YouTube is launching new tools to help creators detect and manage AI-generated deepfakes of their faces and voices.
Tom Hanks issues warning about AI ads for 'wonder drugs': 'Do not be swindled''
Tom Hanks' name, likeness and voice are allegedly being used to promote 'miracle cures.'
New Apple iPhone: What to know ahead of the company's September 9 event
With Apple scheduling a special event on Sept. 9, it has sparked speculation over the possibility of a newly-refreshed iPhone, as the company tends to launch a new iPhone model during September in recent years. Here's what to know ahead of the special event.
What is Spamouflage? How the Chinese are attempting to influence the election
Spamouflage is a Chinese group known for spreading misleading information through fake accounts online. Here's what you need to know.
Job offers through texts? Be careful, it's likely a scam
Phishing is a type of online scam that tries to get victims to give away personal information to bad actors.
AI: Job killer or catalyst for change? How technology is transforming employment
Artificial intelligence is increasingly enabling employers to automate tasks previously performed by humans, but it may not be the job killer some feared.
Could New York City ban cell phones from classrooms?
Could New York City ban cell phones from classrooms this school year? Officials say cell phone use in school has become a distraction and outright addiction.
AT&T launches smartwatch for kids to stay in touch with parents
AT&T also launched its first tablet for kids earlier this year.
Virtual reality taking senior citizens for a trip around the world - and beyond
Mynd Immersive is the name of the technology out of the Dallas-based company, and it’s being installed in 60 facilities for seniors across New York and New Jersey.
Massive hack exposes Social Security numbers, personal info: See if yours was included
Worried if your information information was part of the breach? Here's how to check if your records are among the billions leaked online.