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Meta deems red triangle a proxy for Hamas support, will enforce removal
The triangle is also used by pro-Palestine accounts online.
Bill Nye will only take a selfie with you if you're voting pro-climate
It's "Bill Nye the Climate Guy" now.
How to connect your iPhone to a satellite to send messages
If you've unexpectedly lost service, this iPhone feature lets you stay in touch with friends and family.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Displaced Hurricane Helene victims can get temporary housing hosted by Airbnb
Affected residents in two states have a new option for housing.
Snapchat allowed sextortion, grooming to proliferate, lawsuit claims
The social media site is facing claims it knowingly put children at risk.
'Nobody is immune': Don't fall for a Bitcoin ATM scam
These machines are everywhere now, from laundromats to convenience stores.
By Rebecca Ruiz
TikTok bad actors harness AI to reanimate Hitler's hate
While some users mock the dead dictator, others embrace his bigotry.
Why teens are telling strangers their secrets online
Teens are looking for confidants. They can become victims of predators instead.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Child 'content creators' granted protections in California by Gov. Newsom
The decades-old Coogan Law is updated to recognize children appearing in digital content.
Google launches new gaming world for kids on Roblox
Google's Be Internet Awesome program introduces its "Internauts" to the world of Roblox.
A new VR tool is training eye doctors around the world
The initiative could help tackle the global shortage of doctors training in eye surgery.
5 ways to avoid getting sucked into election stress
From online misinformation to fights with strangers, big elections can take a toll.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Meta partners with Be My Eyes for accessible Ray-Ban glasses upgrade
Glasses wearers who are blind or low vision can access live support as they navigate the world.
'Robot lawyer' a scam, FTC says in major AI crackdown
Consumers lost tens of millions of dollars to these deceptive schemes.
By Rebecca Ruiz
X just released its first transparency report in years. Here's what they aren't saying.
X's new philosophy: Restriction over removal.
"Time is up" to regulate AI, UN advisor says
The international body considers AI a potential boon… and possibly as devastating as nuclear weapons.
Waymo’s driverless cars are coming to these cities next
"Total Recall" vibes spread across the nation.
Passport renewal process, including photos, now fully online
You can use a phone to take your pic!
'A powerful new tool': A disabled advocate on Apple's FDA-approved hearing aids
Can the new feature actually change lives?
Google searches will now detect origin of AI-manipulated images
Google is leading the pack of tech companies identifying AI-assisted "photos."
Parents have no idea how teens are using AI, survey finds
Generative artificial intelligence is already a huge part of adolescence.
By Rebecca Ruiz
As Silicon Valley sours on diversity, women in tech suffer
Women Who Code and Girls Who Tech are no more.
Instagram announces restrictive 'Teen Accounts' for users under 16
The embattled platform is "reimagining" how younger teens use the app.
