Meta agrees to settle social media addiction case for up to $16.8B
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
Green-enriched light provides new hope for migraine sufferers and everyday benefits
New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives.
New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives.
TikTok, ByteDance reach $400 million settlement with US Justice Dept.
The Justice Department called it one of the largest amounts ever recovered for alleged COPPA violations.
The Justice Department called it one of the largest amounts ever recovered for alleged COPPA violations.
AI jobs are booming and paying more — but women are being left behind
AI is creating some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the U.S., but women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
AI is creating some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the U.S., but women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
States seek $1.4 trillion -- yes, trillion -- from Meta over alleged harm to kids
A trial is set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California as four states are pushing for Meta to pay $1.4 trillion over allegations that its platform is addictive for underage users.
A trial is set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California as four states are pushing for Meta to pay $1.4 trillion over allegations that its platform is addictive for underage users.
Map: Flock cameras targeted by vandals across US
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.
Florida to begin testing 'flying cars' and air taxis by end of 2026, DeSantis says
Florida plans to begin testing electric "flying cars" (eVTOLs) at the 775-acre SunTrax testing facility in Polk County by the end of the year.
Florida plans to begin testing electric "flying cars" (eVTOLs) at the 775-acre SunTrax testing facility in Polk County by the end of the year.
Flock Safety to tighten surveillance rules, audit checks following backlash
Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement.
Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement.
Haines City officer arrested for misusing Flock cameras to track estranged wife: Officials
A Haines City police officer is accused of misusing Flock camera databases to track his estranged wife's car, according to officials.
A Haines City police officer is accused of misusing Flock camera databases to track his estranged wife's car, according to officials.
Gov. DeSantis touts electric air taxis set for testing in Florida by end of 2026: 'Dream into reality'
Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted the state's efforts to develop and test the next generation of transportation Monday, including electric air taxis and self-driving vehicles.
Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted the state's efforts to develop and test the next generation of transportation Monday, including electric air taxis and self-driving vehicles.
Anthropic AI agent created fake accounts to trick real people in security test, AISI says
An AI agent tried using fake accounts and social engineering to convince someone to approve malicious code without being told to do so.
An AI agent tried using fake accounts and social engineering to convince someone to approve malicious code without being told to do so.
Verizon service back after hours-long outage caused by vandalism, company says
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Meta ordered to pay $567 million for youth mental health treatment
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.
Influencer Cesar Gastelum shot and killed during livestream
Mexican TikTok influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed during a livestream at a fast-food restaurant, authorities said.
Mexican TikTok influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed during a livestream at a fast-food restaurant, authorities said.
Coldcard wallet attack drains up to $89M in Bitcoin from 1,200+ addresses
Security researchers said a software flaw may have allowed attackers to steal roughly $70 million worth of bitcoin in less than an hour. Here's what to know.
Security researchers said a software flaw may have allowed attackers to steal roughly $70 million worth of bitcoin in less than an hour. Here's what to know.
Hotel Wi-Fi phishing attack targets Microsoft logins
Hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi gateways to redirect business travelers to convincing Microsoft 365 login pages.
Hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi gateways to redirect business travelers to convincing Microsoft 365 login pages.
Myspace seeking a revival as its owners plan comeback effort for once-popular social media platform
Myspace could soon make a comeback after nearly two decades on the decline, as its owners seek a fresh start to compete with the current social media giants.
Myspace could soon make a comeback after nearly two decades on the decline, as its owners seek a fresh start to compete with the current social media giants.
Robotic vacuums swept up in new US crackdown over national security risks
Regulators say the move targets future approvals for certain foreign-made models, not the robotic vacuums already operating in American homes.
Regulators say the move targets future approvals for certain foreign-made models, not the robotic vacuums already operating in American homes.
New York-bound Swiss flight diverted after headphone charging case fills cabin with smoke
A New York-bound Swiss International Air Lines flight diverted safely to Bangor, Maine, after smoke was detected in the cabin.
A New York-bound Swiss International Air Lines flight diverted safely to Bangor, Maine, after smoke was detected in the cabin.