Meta apologizes for Facebook, Instagram outages
Meta issued an apology after a widespread outage affected Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger on Wednesday.
Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
Is TikTok getting banned in the US? What to know
TikTok’s future in the U.S. is uncertain.
Australia is about to ban social media for anyone under 16; how it will work
The law would fine social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram for failing to stop children younger than 16 years old from having accounts.
AI Jesus: Modern miracle or work of the devil?
An avatar of “Jesus" on a computer screen took questions from visitors on faith, morality, and modern-day woes, and offered responses based on Scripture.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg swings by Mar-a-Lago to see Trump
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday, just months after the tech entrepreneur publicly praised President-elect Trump following the July 13 assassination attempt.
Florida TikTok influencer arrested for stealing $500 worth of items at Target: police
A TikTok influencer was arrested Wednesday for stealing around $500 from a Florida Target last month, police said.
Why are people 'holding space' for 'Defying Gravity’, and what does that even mean?
As if “Wicked” hasn’t already taken over the internet enough, a moment from one of the stars’ press interviews has turned into the latest meme. Here’s an explainer.
Very demure: Dictionary.com chooses 2024 Word of the Year
Dictionary.com has chosen its 2024 Word of the Year – and it’s from that massive TikTok trend this summer.
Microsoft outage: What you need to know
Several Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Teams, are experiencing outages, according to reports on Downdetector.
Dad lists things his wife has said to him that he could 'never say to her'
A woman in Nashville was cracking up as she recorded her dad listing things her mom has said to him that he could “never say to her."
ChatGPT outperformed doctors in diagnostic accuracy, study reveals
A study reveals ChatGPT-4 outperformed doctors in diagnosing medical conditions, but skepticism and underutilization of AI tools hinder its integration into healthcare.
Is PayPal down? Payment service briefly experiences 'system issue'
Thousands of users reported issues with PayPal on Thursday morning. Here's what to know.
Apple’s iOS 18.1 brings AI advancements: Privacy tips you need
Apple’s iOS 18.1 introduces AI-powered updates to Siri and Apple Intelligence. Learn how these changes enhance personalization and how to protect your privacy.
Is Reddit down? Outage reported by social media users
There was a spike of more than 46,000 error reports Wednesday afternoon for Reddit, according to Downdetector.
UCF researcher gets $1 million US Army grant for UV laser cleaning tech
Dr. Leland Nordin and his team at the University of Central Florida are using high-intensity lasers of UVC light to kill viruses and bacteria on surfaces.
Florida company aims to revolutionize space travel with ‘electrostatic propulsion’
Exodus Propulsion Technologies, a Merritt Island-based company, is developing a groundbreaking propulsion system that could one day power rockets using electrostatic pressure.
What is Bluesky? Social network sees user surge post-election
Bluesky, a social media platform similar to X, gained over 1 million users in the week following the U.S. election as former X users look for alternative online spaces.
Bluesky users grow by 1 million since US election as people seek alternatives to X
Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their thoughts and engage with others online.
Downtown Orlando tech hub brings opportunities for 'innovation and entrepreneurship'
A new chapter in Central Florida’s tech scene is underway with the grand opening of a tech hub in downtown Orlando.