Beware of unpaid toll text message scam
A new text message scam is targeting drivers with claims that they have unpaid tolls that they need to pay soon or they'll be fined.
PlayStation network status: ‘PSN has been restored’
Sony’s PlayStation Network experienced a major, hours-long outage across the world.
Downloading DeepSeek could land you a 20-year prison sentence, $1M fine under proposed US bill
A new Senate bill seeks to criminalize the use of Chinese AI technology, including DeepSeek, imposing severe penalties for violations.
Is Flickr down? Photo site confirms 'issues'
Flickr, the SmugMug-owned photo-sharing and distribution platform, appeared to be down for at least some users on Wednesday.
What is DeepSeek? The startup AI app surging in downloads
The Chinese AI startup has surpassed more than 1 million downloads in January.
Were users forced to follow Trump on social media? What we know about claims
Many users found themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media after the inauguration. Here's why this happened and how Meta explains the process.
Future of CHIPS Act under Trump administration in question
President Donald Trump previously criticized the CHIPS and Science Act, leading to speculation over whether the law could be repealed or tweaked under the new administration.
TikTok restoring service after Trump's statement, company says
TikTok said it's restoring service for users in the U.S. after going dark Saturday night.
TikTok ban latest: App remains shut down Sunday, but for how long?
TikTok went dark as promised Saturday night, hours before a federal ban took effect and despite assurances from the White House that it wouldn’t enforce the new law.
TikTok shuts down in US before ban deadline: What you can do next
TikTok has halted operations in the U.S. ahead of the January 19 deadline after the Supreme Court upheld a nationwide ban on the platform.
TikTok ban: Apps to try if the platform shuts down
As the U.S. considers banning TikTok, here are the social media alternatives users can explore for short videos and trends.
Was Instagram down? Outage reports surged Wednesday morning
Instagram appeared to be down for some users Wednesday morning.
Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok
With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.
2025's top remote work companies revealed with some paying over $100,000
Some jobseekers in 2025 may be looking for remote positions, and a recently released report from FlexJobs identified the companies that had the most roles offering that arrangement.
Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone.
Chinese hackers breach US Treasury workstations: Key details to know
Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated the U.S. Treasury Department by exploiting a vulnerability in third-party software provider BeyondTrust, granting them remote access to several workstations and unclassified documents.
OpenAI responds to major outage on ChatGPT, other applications
OpenAI is working to fix an issue that caused major outages in its applications, including ChatGPT.
Drone sightings: No national security or public safety risk, US government agencies say
DHS, FBI, FAA and DoD issued a joint statement saying an investigation into recent reported drone sightings reveals no “national security or public safety risk.” Here's what to know.
Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."