Toyota to limit smart keys to 1 per new vehicle sold, due to semiconductor shortage
In an effort to ration semiconductors, Toyota Motor Corp. reportedly announced Thursday that it would replace one of the two "smart" keys it delivers in Japan with a mechanical one.
In an effort to ration semiconductors, Toyota Motor Corp. reportedly announced Thursday that it would replace one of the two "smart" keys it delivers in Japan with a mechanical one.
Twitter is reportedly planning to charge $20 a month for verification
That blue checkmark on Twitter accounts could start costing hundreds of dollars a year for users to keep.
That blue checkmark on Twitter accounts could start costing hundreds of dollars a year for users to keep.
Elon Musk tweets then deletes anti-LGBTQ conspiracy theory about Paul Pelosi attack
Elon Musk, Twitter's new owner, tweeted and then deleted an anti-LGBTQ conspiracy theory about the attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi.
Elon Musk, Twitter's new owner, tweeted and then deleted an anti-LGBTQ conspiracy theory about the attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi.
TikTok lawsuit settlement: Some users receiving payments up to $167
A federal lawsuit alleged TikTok collected and shared the personal data of TikTok and Musical.ly users without notice or consent.
A federal lawsuit alleged TikTok collected and shared the personal data of TikTok and Musical.ly users without notice or consent.
Apple confirms iPhone will get USB-C charging after EU mandate
Apple has confirmed that the iPhone will support USB-C charging following a European Union mandate.
Apple has confirmed that the iPhone will support USB-C charging following a European Union mandate.
No, scientists didn't 3D-model Mary's husband, Joseph — that's Andre the Giant
A viral tweet this week claimed scientists at Stanford University had reconstructed a 3D model of how Joseph, the husband of Mary, might have looked.
A viral tweet this week claimed scientists at Stanford University had reconstructed a 3D model of how Joseph, the husband of Mary, might have looked.
Now hiring: Your social media-savvy dog could earn up to $10K as ‘chief fluff officer’
“The hired Chief ‘Fluff’ dog should be comfortable showing off their best poses, sassy struts, tail wags, tricks and expressions," the company says.
“The hired Chief ‘Fluff’ dog should be comfortable showing off their best poses, sassy struts, tail wags, tricks and expressions," the company says.
Spotify boosts subscribers and revenue, CEO says 2023 price increases likely
The streaming service titan surpassed growth numbers by increasing its monthly active users to reach 456 million.
The streaming service titan surpassed growth numbers by increasing its monthly active users to reach 456 million.
WhatsApp says service restored after outage disrupts messages
WhatsApp, a popular chat app, suffered a brief outage Tuesday that left people around the world complaining that they couldn't send or receive messages.
WhatsApp, a popular chat app, suffered a brief outage Tuesday that left people around the world complaining that they couldn't send or receive messages.
Netflix to begin monetizing account sharing in early 2023
Consumers sharing their Netflix account with family or friends outside their household will have to pay extra starting early next year.
Consumers sharing their Netflix account with family or friends outside their household will have to pay extra starting early next year.
Brain cells in lab dish learn to play computer game, experiment shows
Scientists said the cells were able to play Pong, a tennis-like computer game. They said their findings give more insight into how the brain functions.
Scientists said the cells were able to play Pong, a tennis-like computer game. They said their findings give more insight into how the brain functions.
Kanye West agrees to buy social media platform Parler, company says
After being kicked off other platforms for antisemitic posts, Kanye West has agreed to buy Parler — a social media network known as a conservative version of Twitter.
After being kicked off other platforms for antisemitic posts, Kanye West has agreed to buy Parler — a social media network known as a conservative version of Twitter.
Americans are using Apple AirTags to track loved ones with dementia, report says
An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2022.
An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2022.
Virtual reality could include smells with new gaming technology
The virtual reality world is about to get bigger with new gaming technology that can allow people to smell.
The virtual reality world is about to get bigger with new gaming technology that can allow people to smell.
TikTok algorithm mystery: What we know, and don’t know, about the Chinese government's control of the app
Experts warn the TikTok algorithm is likely being manipulated to fit Chinese Communist Party's ambitions.
Experts warn the TikTok algorithm is likely being manipulated to fit Chinese Communist Party's ambitions.
Facebook parent company Meta unveils $1500 virtual reality headset
The $1,500 Meta Quest Pro headset sports high-resolution sensors that let people see mixed virtual and regular old reality in full color, as well as eye tracking and so-called “natural facial expressions” that mimic the wearer’s facial movements so their avatars appear natural when interacting in VR.
The $1,500 Meta Quest Pro headset sports high-resolution sensors that let people see mixed virtual and regular old reality in full color, as well as eye tracking and so-called “natural facial expressions” that mimic the wearer’s facial movements so their avatars appear natural when interacting in VR.
Video games could trigger deadly heart problems in children, study finds
Australian researchers found that war-type video games were the main trigger that caused heart issues in kids.
Australian researchers found that war-type video games were the main trigger that caused heart issues in kids.
Smashing success: NASA's DART spacecraft shifts asteroid's orbit
NASA says a spacecraft that plowed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away last month succeeded in shifting its orbit.
NASA says a spacecraft that plowed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away last month succeeded in shifting its orbit.
Toyota says information from nearly 300,000 T-connect customers was possibly leaked
Toyota said customers impacted by the data leak include those who signed up for T-connect services with their email addresses in 2017.
Toyota said customers impacted by the data leak include those who signed up for T-connect services with their email addresses in 2017.
Snapchat and guns: California man says he used the app to illegally sell 'ghost guns'
A California man is in trouble for reportedly using Snapchat to sell "ghost guns." The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives explains just how he was caught.
A California man is in trouble for reportedly using Snapchat to sell "ghost guns." The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives explains just how he was caught.