Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Almost 40% of remote workers admit using technology to look busy when they are not, study shows
Remote employees have the flexibility to work at their own pace, but a new study finds that some are using specific resources to look more productive than they are.
Remote employees have the flexibility to work at their own pace, but a new study finds that some are using specific resources to look more productive than they are.
WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know
WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.
WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.
States take legal action as 23andMe attempts to sell customer genetic information amid bankruptcy
Several states have joined a lawsuit against 23andme. They say bankruptcy shouldn't allow the genetic testing company to sell sensitive customer data.
Several states have joined a lawsuit against 23andme. They say bankruptcy shouldn't allow the genetic testing company to sell sensitive customer data.
iOS 26 will let parents manage who their kids text and what apps they see
Apple is rolling out new parental control features in iOS 26 that give parents more ways to manage kids’ texting, app use, and online safety—part of a broader effort to protect children and teens across its platforms.
Apple is rolling out new parental control features in iOS 26 that give parents more ways to manage kids’ texting, app use, and online safety—part of a broader effort to protect children and teens across its platforms.
Google Cloud, Spotify outage: Issues appear mostly resolved, Downdetector shows
Google Cloud's status website showed the incident impacting users began at about 10:51 a.m. PT.
Google Cloud's status website showed the incident impacting users began at about 10:51 a.m. PT.
Scam of the week: Bogus ads powered by AI
Scam ads on Facebook are evolving fast, using AI-generated content, fake celebrity endorsements and deepfakes to trick users into clicking. Facebook?s ad review system isn?t catching these in time, which means users need to stay alert. Holly Salmons, the president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central Florida, joins Good Day Orlando to share tips on how to stay safe.
Scam ads on Facebook are evolving fast, using AI-generated content, fake celebrity endorsements and deepfakes to trick users into clicking. Facebook?s ad review system isn?t catching these in time, which means users need to stay alert. Holly Salmons, the president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central Florida, joins Good Day Orlando to share tips on how to stay safe.
New Apple Wallet feature will allow digital IDs for domestic travel
Apple's new feature for iOS 26 allows a passport-based identification for TSA checkpoints and refreshed boarding passes.
Apple's new feature for iOS 26 allows a passport-based identification for TSA checkpoints and refreshed boarding passes.
China’s rare earth minerals included in new trade deal, Trump says
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
How to make a digital legacy plan
When it comes to estate planning, most people consider financial and benefit essentials, but what about your digital legacy? Most of us have invested a huge amount of time creating a large online catalog of photos, information and accounts. FOX Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello discusses how to plan what happens to it when you die.
When it comes to estate planning, most people consider financial and benefit essentials, but what about your digital legacy? Most of us have invested a huge amount of time creating a large online catalog of photos, information and accounts. FOX Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello discusses how to plan what happens to it when you die.
Is ChatGPT down? Thousands report issues
Thousands were reporting issues Tuesday morning with ChatGPT.
Thousands were reporting issues Tuesday morning with ChatGPT.
Federal judge halts Florida's social media ban for kids
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against Florida's HB 3, a law regarding youth and social media accounts.
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against Florida's HB 3, a law regarding youth and social media accounts.
FDA approves first AI tool to predict breast cancer risk
Artificial intelligence uses mammograms to provide five-year risk scores for early detection
Artificial intelligence uses mammograms to provide five-year risk scores for early detection
Florida social media law blocked by federal judge
On Tuesday, a Florida federal judge halted enforcement of a law in Florida that would have barred most social media platforms from allowing young children to have accounts, saying it is a violation of the First Amendment?s protections on free speech. The measure was one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S. on social media use by children when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed it into law in 2024.
On Tuesday, a Florida federal judge halted enforcement of a law in Florida that would have barred most social media platforms from allowing young children to have accounts, saying it is a violation of the First Amendment?s protections on free speech. The measure was one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S. on social media use by children when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed it into law in 2024.
Is X down? Thousands report issues on social platform
Thousands of users were reporting issues with X on Tuesday.
Thousands of users were reporting issues with X on Tuesday.
Critical iPhone security update now available
Apple?s latest software updates are fixing some serious security issues, and technology experts say it?s critical to update your devices as soon as possible. The updates can help protect against potential exploits, as there are several vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to access sensitive data, intercept network traffic or crash apps and the system
Apple?s latest software updates are fixing some serious security issues, and technology experts say it?s critical to update your devices as soon as possible. The updates can help protect against potential exploits, as there are several vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to access sensitive data, intercept network traffic or crash apps and the system
184M passwords for Google, Apple and more exposed in major data breach
The login information and passwords included Google, Apple, Microsoft products, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox, and “many more.”
The login information and passwords included Google, Apple, Microsoft products, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox, and “many more.”
Is your therapist AI? ChatGPT goes viral on social media for its role as Gen Z's new therapist
AI chatbots are stepping into the therapist's chair – and not everyone is thrilled about it.
AI chatbots are stepping into the therapist's chair – and not everyone is thrilled about it.
Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
Newspaper's summer book list recommended nonexistent books
There's another artificial intelligence blunder impacting news organizations.
There's another artificial intelligence blunder impacting news organizations.