Meta adds new parental supervision tools for Instagram, but is it enough?
The changes come as social media companies face scrutiny over how they impact teens' mental health. But the new features require teens — and parents — to opt-in, raising questions about its effectiveness.
Scenic island takes unusual step to ensure vacationers 'unplug' this summer
Ulko-Tammio Island, off the coast of Finland, is what's believed to be the world first phone-free island.
City of Fort Worth says it was hacked, targeted by group over Texas' stance on gender-affirming care
“We have decided to make a message toward the U.S. Government, Texas happens to be one of the largest states banning gender-affirming care and for that we have made Texas a target," the hacker group posted, according to the City.
Costco's sleeper sofa goes viral, igniting debate among shoppers: 'Such a bummer'
A Costco Wholesale sleeper couch has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram as shoppers share their opinions on the new sleeper sofa — both positive and negative.
Houston-area TikTok Influencer, stay-at-home mom joins influential 'Squad'
One stay at home mom is getting the opportunity of a lifetime!
High-tech healthcare for seniors
As more health care workers leave the profession, providers are looking to AI technology to bridge the treatment gap, especially with seniors. FOX's Eben Brown explains more on how it works.
Microsoft, U.S. regulators head to court over $69 billion deal that could reshape video gaming
Microsoft on Thursday will try to gain clearance to complete a $69 billion takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard in a legal showdown with U.S. regulators that will reshape a pastime that’s bigger than the movie and music industries combined.
Mark Zuckerberg says he'll fight Elon Musk in cage match: 'Send me location'
Two of the world’s richest men have seemingly agreed to a cage match.
How electronic chip shortage impacts us all
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a shortage of computer chips, known as semiconductors delayed the production of almost everything electronic. Now the shortage is coming to an end, but tech experts say there’s still a lack of skilled workers to make the chips.
Best Buy Black Friday in July to offer deals on various tech products
Best Buy's highly anticipated Black Friday in July savings event is just around the corner! From July 10-12, get ready for deals on TVs, laptops, headphones, smartwatches, and more.
Praise be to AI: Hundreds attend church service generated by ChatGPT
Hundreds of German Protestants attended a church service in Bavaria that was generated almost entirely by artificial intelligence.
Twitter employees sue social media company over unpaid bonuses
Employees are suing Twitter over tens of millions of dollars in bonuses they say the social media company failed to pay despite promises it would.
World's first AI DJ hits the airwaves in Oregon via RadioGPT
The radio station insisted that it’s not going to replace the real DJ and that she'll still receive her same pay.
How to get money from Google’s $23 million search privacy settlement
Another tech giant will be paying millions to settle a data privacy lawsuit. Here’s what you need to know.
Internet dangers, cybercrime, online predators and the impact on young children
From cybercrime and online predators to misinformation and fake news, we have seen the worse of the internet. Joining the Isiah Factor to talk about how dangerous the web is and how it's impacting the youth is digital safety and parenting expert Titania Jordan
Only 'human creators' eligible to win Grammys in response to AI, recording academy says
The Grammys Awards have introduced changes to its programming, including a new decision regarding artificial intelligence that says “only human creators are eligible” can win awards.
GLAAD declared Twitter as most dangerous platform for LGBTQ community
GLAAD, an organization advocating for the rights and representation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals, has declared Twitter as "the most dangerous platform for LGBTQ people."
$930 million in grants announced in Biden's effort to expand internet access to all homes in US
The federal effort to expand internet access to every U.S. home has taken a major step forward with the announcement of $930 million in grants to shore up connections in dozens of places where significant connectivity gaps persist.
Instagram explains how it ranks the content you see
Instagram recently addressed how the app decides what content you see on your Feed, Stories, Reels and Explore page. It also addressed concerns of people being “shadowbanned."
Sir Paul McCartney says artificial intelligence used to create 'last' Beatles song
In a new interview, McCartney called artificial intelligence "kind of scary, but exciting, because it’s the future." The new song is set for release later this year.