Apple opening iPhones to other app stores, but only in Europe
Apple will allow some iPhone users to access separate, non-Apple app stores, the company announced Thursday in response to European regulations meant to give consumers more choices.
How did facial recognition technology send the wrong man to jail where he was brutally attacked?
One Houston man is suing after he claims facial recognition software caused him to be falsely arrested and attacked in jail.
AI facial recognition software concerns
A Houston man who was falsely identified by facial recognition software was thrown in jail, and violently attacked, but how did it happen? FOX 26's Damali Keith reports more.
High school newspaper sparks police investigation into Instagram sextortion scheme targeting students
A Colorado high school newspaper uncovered a revenge porn scheme involving multiple Instagram accounts that have been asking students for money to view or remove explicit photos of them.
Controversial tech company quietly deletes ban on 'military' use from terms of service
OpenAI previously banned use of its tech for 'weapons development, military and warfare'
BBB warns of 'sugar momma', 'sugar daddy' romance scams online
The Better Business Bureau is warning people online of a new romance scam, where people pose as "sugar mommas" or "sugar daddies" to trick people out of money.
Google launches new 'Circle to Search' tool – Here's how it works
Google said its new “Circle to Search" feature is launching this month, but only on certain smartphones.
US facing more cyber attacks than ever
Cyber attacks against Americans have hit an all-time high in the past two years, but the Office of Government Accountability says the United States lacks adequate cybercrime data and monitoring. FOX's Mills Hayes has more information on what the criminals are after.
The tween skincare market is booming, thanks to social media
America’s youngest generation, Gen Alpha, are the most plugged-in consumers, and skincare companies have taken notice.
Consumer News: Issues with Apple products
Banned Apple watches are back in stores and see why the new Apple headset won't have certain features.
Samsung unveils Galaxy S24 smartphones
Samsung started accepting orders for the Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra the same day it announced them
Snapchat allows parents to limit their teens from using app’s ‘My AI’ chatbot feature
The new feature lets parents access their kids privacy settings, while protecting them from harmful content.
Mom calls out bullies' parents in viral TikTok after daughter's 'knock-off' Stanley cup was mocked at school
Mom and TikToker Dayna Motycka urged parents to teach kids not to make fun of others who don't own name-brand items.
Coldplay's 'Yellow' soars into the Billion Views Club on YouTube, band's 5th video to make list
British rock band Coldplay achieved another milestone as their iconic 2000 breakthrough hit, "Yellow," entered the Billion Views Club on YouTube
AI-powered misinformation considered biggest short-term threat to the world, report finds
AI-powered misinformation and disinformation is emerging as a risk as billions of people in several countries, including the United States, Britain, Indonesia, and India prepare to head to the voting polls this year and next, the report said.
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Apple Vision Pro headset gets official release date
Apple CEO Tim Cook called the headset 'most advanced consumer electronics device ever created'
AI could make wide range of high-skilled jobs 'obsolete,' economist warns
Other experts say AI development to remain largely reliant on humans with STEM background.
Britney Spears' Instagram disappears after comments about music industry
Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”
Best Buy ending DVD, Blu-ray sales
Best Buy will be phasing out all sales of DVDs and Blu-ray starting in 2024 to make room for more advanced gadgets.