Driverless Waymo gets pulled over by police and it's captured on body cam
This is something you probably didn't consider: self-driving Waymo cars can get pulled over by police. In fact, it happened last month in Phoenix and it was caught on body camera.
Data finds Instagram may be the best platform to get a response from airlines
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.
Fox Sports introduces vertical viewing for smartphone viewers
FOX Sports has launched a dedicated vertical control room to get the biggest moments from games onto Instagram and TikTok almost instantly.
CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country
Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.
Snapchat boosts teen safety with new features
Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.
Major record labels sue AI companies for copyright infringement
Major record labels are suing AI music startups Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging they illegally used music from artists like Chuck Berry to Mariah Carey without proper licensing.
Hochul signs bill that would limit 'addictive' social media feeds for kids in NY
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill that would allow parents to block their children from getting social media posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm, a move to limit feeds critics argue are addictive.
McDonald's ending AI drive-thru ordering
McDonald's appears to be ending its A.I. drive-thru order technology, a report says. More than 100 locations have been testing the program.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Florida company deploying drones to fight mosquitoes across the US
The drones operate in areas as large as 250 acres.
Bumble expands social circle with Geneva friend-finding app acquisition
The online dating app Bumble has acquired friend-finding app Geneva as part of its effort to expand its relationship offerings.
'Miss AI' pageant features fake beauty queens
Models created using generative artificial intelligence are competing in the “Miss AI" pageant this month.
Zoom CEO may develop AI-powered 'digital twins' for meetings
'Digital twins' could allow employees to skip out on Zoom meetings at work.
iOS 18: How Apple Intelligence will shape your iPhone, iPad
Apple’s iOS 18 is coming this fall, bringing “Apple Intelligence” to your iPhone, iPad and Mac – including a big upgrade to Siri.
Samsung or Apple? Survey shows which customers are most satisfied
A recent survey shows where Samsung and Apple rank in customer satisfaction.
World's 1st drone delivery trials achieved on Mount Everest, Chinese tech firm says
DJI Technology, a Chinese-based tech company, announced the successful completion of the world's first delivery drone trials on Mount Everest.
New York passes social media ban for kids: Explained
The bill allows parents to regulate their children's social media algorithms by blocking them from content it considers "addictive."
Watch: Paramedic uses jet suit to scale mountain in 2 minutes
The jet suits are being tested in search and rescue operations, military and entertainment and racing, “but essentially it is used to provide unique human ultra-mobility."
New York passes bill to ban 'addictive' social media feeds for kids
The move comes amid heightened concern about social media use among children and an ever-unfolding push to regulate tech platforms in different ways at the state and federal levels.
Most and least dangerous states for online dating: study
Privacy Journal researchers ranked the 50 states by using data from the FBI, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Trade Commission and the Internet Crime Complaint Center to analyze where dating app users may be most likely to find danger.