Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram recovering after outage

Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook were down for some users Wednesday thanks to a wider outage at parent company Meta, reports indicate.

Google to delete billions of 'Incognito' browsing data after lawsuit

Google has committed to deleting billions of records containing personal information gathered from over 136 million internet users in the United States who browse through its Chrome web browser.

LinkedIn testing ways to incorporate videos into your feed

LinkedIn is testing different methods to distribute video to users, the company said, with many reporting they’re already seeing a TikTok-style video feed to scroll through.

AT&T says data breach has impacted millions of customers

AT&T says it has begun notifying millions of customers about the theft of personal data recently discovered online.

Watch this great-grandfather read the 'Baby Shark' book without knowing the song

“He’s never heard of ‘Baby Shark.’ He read it and didn’t know there is an actual tune to it," a family member explained. “Of course he was way off."

Suspect arrested for installing recording device in neighbor’s apartment; police say there may be more victims

A 27-year-old man is accused of repeatedly breaking into a woman’s apartment where, police say, the man planted a hidden camera that was disguised as a phone charger and committed lewd acts.

Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a cryptocurrency fraud that a prosecutor has described as one of the biggest financial frauds in U.S. history.

TikTok ban bill faces Senate hurdles amid data privacy concerns

In Congress, the fate of a bill potentially banning TikTok on U.S. phones remains uncertain. While the House has passed such a bill, it faces hurdles in the Senate due to differing opinions on safeguarding user data from China's influence.

Woman announces her own death in social media post gone viral: 'Cherish every moment'

A young woman who died from a rare form of cancer is posthumously going viral on social media after her final and poignant message was shared with the world online.

Reddit goes public: Why now?

Reddit is now public, with shares traded Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "RDDT."

Supreme Court to decide if Biden administration went too far on social media misinformation

In Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court will decide how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security.

Meghan Markle returns to Instagram with new business venture

Meghan Markle has launched a new brand called American Riviera Orchard. Here’s what the brand could feature, according to trademark records.

TikTok ban raises concerns, tech expert warns of conceivable monopoly

TikTok is at risk of becoming banned in the U.S. after the House passed a bill threatening to ban the app. The bill still has to face Senate assessment, but a technology expert explains what this could mean.

Elon Musk predicts AI will likely be smarter than 'all humans combined' by 2029

Musk has been outspoken about his concerns regarding AI and the dangers associated with it, often calling for more regulation of the powerful technology.

TikTok ban bill passes in the House: Here’s what happens next

A TikTok ban is closer to reality after the U.S. House passed a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban. The bill heads to the Senate next.

TikTok ban: House Republicans to vote Wednesday on app's future

House Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States even as former President Donald Trump is voicing opposition to the effort. House leadership has scheduled a vote on the measure for Wednesday.