Twitter suspends ‘From the desk of Donald J. Trump’ account
A Twitter account that included press releases and statements by former President Donald Trump has been banned from the social media platform.
‘Undoubtedly impressive’: British Marines facilitate jet suit test that allows flight between boats and ships
The Royal Marines facilitated the flight on Saturday, trying to determine if the suit would be beneficial to maritime military operations.
Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
Disney Imagineers develop 'free-roaming' robotic actor themed after 'Baby Groot'
Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development has created a small-scale, free-roaming robotic "Baby Groot" character, popularized in the 2017 film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Technology Playground at St. Pete College encourages public to dream, think and create
People of all ages are encouraged to dream without limits and discover what’s possible at St Pete College’s Innovation Lab.
Facebook's oversight board to rule on Trump's account ban on Wednesday
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Apple’s app store goes on trial Monday in legal battle with Epic Games, creator of Fortnite
Epic Games is hoping to break through the app store’s “wall” and offer an alternative, which would allow them to break free of Apple’s commissions. It’s one of the most serious legal threats Apple’s faced in years.
Prototype app can distinguish between autistic and neurotypical children, NIH-funded study shows
The technology to screen a child’s eye movement to make an autism diagnosis already exists. But a mobile app version would not only make early diagnosis more practical, but it would also make early intervention easier.
Microsoft wants your help choosing its next default font
Microsoft has commissioned five new fonts, one of which will replace Calibri as the default typeface across its apps.
Ex-police dog's serious reaction to word 'cocaine' rocks TikTok
A former police dog in Australia has rocked TikTok with the reminder that law enforcement is never off duty after the pup’s concerned reaction to hearing the word "cocaine" went viral.
You can now unlock your iPhone wearing a face mask, but there’s a catch
Apple’s latest software update, iOS 14.5, comes with a ton of new features including the ability for users to unlock their iPhones while still wearing a face mask. Well, kind of.
Supreme Court set to hear major school speech case after cheerleader booted from squad over Snapchat post
A freedom of speech case that's made its way to the Supreme Court could impact the free speech rights of millions of young Americans.
Ford to develop, produce its own electric vehicle batteries at Metro Detroit plant
Ford announced on Tuesday it will open a battery development center near Detroit by the end of 2021 as it plans to control the key technology for electric vehicles.
Student's profanity-ridden Snapchat rant finds its way to historic Supreme Court case
Before the Supreme Court this week is an argument over whether public schools can discipline students over something they say off-campus.
NOAA testing new drone technology to hunt hurricanes
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Hurricane Hunters in Lakeland are testing a new generation of hurricane-hunting, remote-controlled aircraft.
Florida Senate passes bill to prohibit social media companies from removing political candidates
The bill would bar social media companies from removing political candidates from their platforms. Companies in violation could face fines of up to $100,000 a day. Gov. DeSantis made the bill a priority after former President Donald Trump was blocked from Facebook and Twitter after the Capitol riot.
Apple announces $430 billion investment into US that’s expected to create 20,000 new jobs
The investment will fund the company's first East Coast campus in North Carolina, as well as create jobs in silicon engineering and 5G technology.
Florida Polytechnic students create wearable prototype for controlling skateboard with hand gestures
If you own a smartwatch, you can consider yourself a consumer of wearable technology. The concept has grown in popularity in recent years and now three students at Florida Polytechnic University are getting major funding for their own wearable prototype.
Apple's latest iPhone update gives users more control over targeted ads
Nearly half of all Americans own an iPhone and starting next week they’re going to notice a big change when it comes to privacy settings and digital advertising.