Tech industry groups file lawsuit to challenge new Florida social media law
Describing the law as a “frontal assault on the First Amendment,” two online industry groups filed a federal lawsuit Thursday seeking to block a measure pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to crack down on large social-media companies.
Describing the law as a “frontal assault on the First Amendment,” two online industry groups filed a federal lawsuit Thursday seeking to block a measure pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to crack down on large social-media companies.
Steak 48 draws criticism on social media for $100 minimum, strict dress code
Steak 48 has drawn criticism on social media this week over a new $100 per person food and beverage minimum at its locations in Philadelphia and Chicago.
Steak 48 has drawn criticism on social media this week over a new $100 per person food and beverage minimum at its locations in Philadelphia and Chicago.
New Facebook, Instagram feature will allow users to hide like counts
The company explained that the company was looking for more ways to give people control over their experience.
The company explained that the company was looking for more ways to give people control over their experience.
SpaceX completes first round of Starlink launches; still dozens more to go
SpaceX kept up their busy pace at Cape Canaveral on Wednesday, launching another batch of Starlink internet satellites and completing the first round of the constellation.
SpaceX kept up their busy pace at Cape Canaveral on Wednesday, launching another batch of Starlink internet satellites and completing the first round of the constellation.
UCF professor creating new kind of cryptocurrency
You've heard of Bitcoin and Dogecoin, but there are thousands of other cryptocurrencies out there.
You've heard of Bitcoin and Dogecoin, but there are thousands of other cryptocurrencies out there.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill blocking big tech 'censorship'
He singled out social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter that have removed former President Donald Trump.
He singled out social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter that have removed former President Donald Trump.
TikTok user helping to raise money for LA street vendors
Jesus Morales has been handing out cash to hard working street vendors in the Los Angeles area.
Jesus Morales has been handing out cash to hard working street vendors in the Los Angeles area.
NASA partners with companies to develop 'gas stations' in space
NASA has awarded grants to several companies to develop ways the space agency will store and transfer cryogenic propellants, or rocket fuel, in space. One of those companies is Eta Space, of Merritt Island.
NASA has awarded grants to several companies to develop ways the space agency will store and transfer cryogenic propellants, or rocket fuel, in space. One of those companies is Eta Space, of Merritt Island.
Facebook’s new feature will prompt users to read articles before sharing them
Facebook is testing a new feature that will prompt users to read news articles before they share them on the social media platform.
Facebook is testing a new feature that will prompt users to read news articles before they share them on the social media platform.
Instagram for kids: 44 attorneys general urge Zuckerberg to drop the idea
Dozens of attorney generals across the country are urging Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to abandon plans for a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13.
Dozens of attorney generals across the country are urging Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to abandon plans for a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13.
Facebook Oversight Board member criticizes indefinite Trump ban: 'Their rules are in shambles'
A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."
A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."
Starbucks considering leaving Facebook over hateful comments: report
Coffee chain is reported to be considering leaving the platform over comments left on posts about social justice issues.
Coffee chain is reported to be considering leaving the platform over comments left on posts about social justice issues.
‘Undoubtedly impressive’: British Marines facilitate jet suit test that allows flight between boats and ships
The Royal Marines facilitated the flight on Saturday, trying to determine if the suit would be beneficial to maritime military operations.
The Royal Marines facilitated the flight on Saturday, trying to determine if the suit would be beneficial to maritime military operations.
Twitter introduces Tip Jar, allowing users to send money to others
Twitter on Thursday unveiled a brand new feature called Tip Jar, which allows users to send money through the app to creators.
Twitter on Thursday unveiled a brand new feature called Tip Jar, which allows users to send money through the app to creators.
Twitter suspends ‘From the desk of Donald J. Trump’ account
A Twitter account that included press releases and statements by former President Donald Trump has been banned from the social media platform.
A Twitter account that included press releases and statements by former President Donald Trump has been banned from the social media platform.
Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
Facebook's oversight board to rule on Trump's account ban on Wednesday
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Apple’s app store goes on trial Monday in legal battle with Epic Games, creator of Fortnite
Epic Games is hoping to break through the app store’s “wall” and offer an alternative, which would allow them to break free of Apple’s commissions. It’s one of the most serious legal threats Apple’s faced in years.
Epic Games is hoping to break through the app store’s “wall” and offer an alternative, which would allow them to break free of Apple’s commissions. It’s one of the most serious legal threats Apple’s faced in years.
Prototype app can distinguish between autistic and neurotypical children, NIH-funded study shows
The technology to screen a child’s eye movement to make an autism diagnosis already exists. But a mobile app version would not only make early diagnosis more practical, but it would also make early intervention easier.
The technology to screen a child’s eye movement to make an autism diagnosis already exists. But a mobile app version would not only make early diagnosis more practical, but it would also make early intervention easier.
Microsoft wants your help choosing its next default font
Microsoft has commissioned five new fonts, one of which will replace Calibri as the default typeface across its apps.
Microsoft has commissioned five new fonts, one of which will replace Calibri as the default typeface across its apps.