Meta to stop fact-checking in the US on April 7 — Community Notes to take over
Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.
Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.
Contactless payment is now available on SEPTA regional rail
SEPTA is expanding contactless payment to the regional rail system. Now, riders can use Apple pay and tap and go bank cards to pay for the bus, subway, trolley and now regional rail.
SEPTA is expanding contactless payment to the regional rail system. Now, riders can use Apple pay and tap and go bank cards to pay for the bus, subway, trolley and now regional rail.
ATM robbery suspects accused of multi-state robbery spree tracked through Playstation 5 console data
Three men were arrested in Houston for a string of multi-state robberies, including the robbery of an ATM in Tempe.
Three men were arrested in Houston for a string of multi-state robberies, including the robbery of an ATM in Tempe.
Tired of spam? Use this email trick to stay private and safe
Think twice before giving out your real email. Here's how using an email mask — also known as a burner email — can protect your privacy and reduce spam.
Think twice before giving out your real email. Here's how using an email mask — also known as a burner email — can protect your privacy and reduce spam.
Philly Portal to be back online this week
Philadelphia's Portal is expected to power up again on Friday in LOVE Park. Despite its damaged glass, officials say the screen is still functional.
Philadelphia's Portal is expected to power up again on Friday in LOVE Park. Despite its damaged glass, officials say the screen is still functional.
Signal issues statement after Trump administration chat leak: 'Gold standard'
As reports continue to come out about the Trump administration’s use of Signal, the company issued a statement to clear the air, saying its software is "the gold standard for private, secure communications."
As reports continue to come out about the Trump administration’s use of Signal, the company issued a statement to clear the air, saying its software is "the gold standard for private, secure communications."
House Democrats respond to leak of military strike plans
Democratic Party representatives held a news conference after Trump national security officials texted plans for military strikes to a group chat in a messaging app that included a journalist for The Atlantic.
Democratic Party representatives held a news conference after Trump national security officials texted plans for military strikes to a group chat in a messaging app that included a journalist for The Atlantic.
Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
How Tesla 'sentry mode' busts attackers, and how owners can enable it
Tesla security has been spotlighted after recent incidents targeting the vehicles, showrooms, storage lots and charging stations.
Tesla security has been spotlighted after recent incidents targeting the vehicles, showrooms, storage lots and charging stations.
Was Instagram down? Users reported outage issues on Thursday
Instagram appeared to be down for many users on Thursday. Here's what we know.
Instagram appeared to be down for many users on Thursday. Here's what we know.
Medusa ransomware: CISA issues email security warning
Cyber security officials are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme.
Cyber security officials are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme.
SpaceX Crew-10 launch to International Space Station
The new crew will relieve Boeing Starliner astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who will head back to Earth a few days later after being stuck on the ISS for nine months.
The new crew will relieve Boeing Starliner astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who will head back to Earth a few days later after being stuck on the ISS for nine months.
Snapchat briefly goes down for users, according to Downdetector
Snapchat users reported outages on Thursday night, with Downdetector showing a spike in issues and complaints surfacing on social media.
Snapchat users reported outages on Thursday night, with Downdetector showing a spike in issues and complaints surfacing on social media.
FBI warning parents of violent 'online networks' targeting minors for exploitation
The FBI Philadelphia is warning parents about an increase in violent online networks which try to connect with minors.
The FBI Philadelphia is warning parents about an increase in violent online networks which try to connect with minors.
FBI warns parents of increase in violent online networks targeting kids
The FBI Philadelphia is warning parents about an increase in violent online networks which try to connect with minors.
The FBI Philadelphia is warning parents about an increase in violent online networks which try to connect with minors.
New fact-checks coming to Facebook: Here's when
Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.
Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.
Is X down? Elon Musk claims ‘massive cyberattack’
Elon Musk said Monday that his social media platform X was hit with a cyberattack.
Elon Musk said Monday that his social media platform X was hit with a cyberattack.
Trump, DHS launch new self-deportation app CBP Home
The Trump administration has introduced the CBP Home app, a new platform designed to help people in the U.S. illegally self-deport.
The Trump administration has introduced the CBP Home app, a new platform designed to help people in the U.S. illegally self-deport.
Puppy rescued by high-tech drone team in South Jersey
A non-profit providing a high-tech rescue to find a runaway puppy was just what one Camden County woman needed.
A non-profit providing a high-tech rescue to find a runaway puppy was just what one Camden County woman needed.
Pup rescued by high-tech drone team in South Jersey
A Camden county puppy went missing and his owner was frantic to find him. A non-profit drone team came to the rescue, finding the dog and making for a happy reunion.
A Camden county puppy went missing and his owner was frantic to find him. A non-profit drone team came to the rescue, finding the dog and making for a happy reunion.