Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Mark Hamill deletes image depicting Trump as deceased, posts new photo to 'apologize' after backlash
Actor Mark Hamill deleted a photo depicting President Donald Trump as deceased and posted a new image on Bluesky after facing backlash on Thursday.
Actor Mark Hamill deleted a photo depicting President Donald Trump as deceased and posted a new image on Bluesky after facing backlash on Thursday.
French prosecutors pursue charges against Elon Musk, X over child abuse content allegations
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into Elon Musk and his social media platform X over allegations involving child sexual abuse material.
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into Elon Musk and his social media platform X over allegations involving child sexual abuse material.
King of Prussia meeting addresses rise in AI deepfake images targeting children
A community meeting in King of Prussia addressed the growing problem of AI-generated deepfake images, particularly those targeting children, with firsthand accounts from victims and discussions on prevention, legal action, and education.
A community meeting in King of Prussia addressed the growing problem of AI-generated deepfake images, particularly those targeting children, with firsthand accounts from victims and discussions on prevention, legal action, and education.
Canvas outage impacts thousands of schools, universities: Hacker group reportedly takes credit
The outage comes just days after Canvas' parent company Instructure reported a "cybersecurity threat perpetrated by a criminal threat actor" and as many universities are in the middle of finals season.
The outage comes just days after Canvas' parent company Instructure reported a "cybersecurity threat perpetrated by a criminal threat actor" and as many universities are in the middle of finals season.
Canvas reportedly hacked by ShinyHunters, claiming data breach
Canvas, a widely used learning management system by Instructure, experienced outages Thursday afternoon.
Canvas, a widely used learning management system by Instructure, experienced outages Thursday afternoon.
School phone bans have little impact on academics or behavior, new study finds
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
‘Let’s buy Spirit’ TikTok campaign unexpectedly goes viral
A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.
A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.
Elon Musk sought $80B for Mars colonization, OpenAI president says in trial
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported converting the company into a for-profit entity but sought full control.
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported converting the company into a for-profit entity but sought full control.
Sorry, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down search after nearly 30 years
Ask.com posted a farewell message on its website, announcing that the search engine would shut down as of Friday, May 1.
Ask.com posted a farewell message on its website, announcing that the search engine would shut down as of Friday, May 1.
Facebook, Instagram could shutdown in New Mexico over child safety dispute
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Countries that have banned social media for teenagers — See the world map
Countries around the world are moving to restrict children’s access to social media, led by Australia’s landmark law banning users under 16 starting December 2025.
Countries around the world are moving to restrict children’s access to social media, led by Australia’s landmark law banning users under 16 starting December 2025.
Wireless prices fall despite inflation, report finds
U.S. wireless prices are declining even as inflation drives up costs across the broader economy, according to CTIA’s 2026 Wireless Affordability Tracker.
U.S. wireless prices are declining even as inflation drives up costs across the broader economy, according to CTIA’s 2026 Wireless Affordability Tracker.
Supreme Court to weigh legality of geofence warrants in Virginia bank robbery case
The Supreme Court is set to consider whether police use of “geofence" warrants—requests for location data from cellphones near a crime scene—violates the Fourth Amendment.
The Supreme Court is set to consider whether police use of “geofence" warrants—requests for location data from cellphones near a crime scene—violates the Fourth Amendment.
ADT confirms data breach: Customer personal information accessed
ADT revealed that personal information of its customers and prospective customers was breached.
ADT revealed that personal information of its customers and prospective customers was breached.
Microsoft to retire Outlook Lite: What users need to do next
Microsoft is retiring its Outlook Lite app, ending support for its lightweight email service.
Microsoft is retiring its Outlook Lite app, ending support for its lightweight email service.
FCC commissioner backs frustrated American sports fans as leagues pivot to streaming services
FCC officials are backing Americans' frustrations with sports streaming, identifying that the "public interest is no longer being served."
FCC officials are backing Americans' frustrations with sports streaming, identifying that the "public interest is no longer being served."
Meta scam ad lawsuit alleges company profited billions while misleading users
A new lawsuit against Meta claims it profited billions from scam ads while misleading users about its efforts to fight against them. You may have seen these ads before – here’s a look.
A new lawsuit against Meta claims it profited billions from scam ads while misleading users about its efforts to fight against them. You may have seen these ads before – here’s a look.
Florida launches criminal investigation into OpenAI, ChatGPT after accused FSU shooter’s bot conversation
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, says his office has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, says his office has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
Who is John Ternus? Apple taps UPenn grad as next CEO after Tim Cook steps down
Apple announced Tim Cook will become executive chairman and University of Pennsylvania graduate John Ternus will become CEO effective September 1, 2026, following a planned leadership transition.
Apple announced Tim Cook will become executive chairman and University of Pennsylvania graduate John Ternus will become CEO effective September 1, 2026, following a planned leadership transition.