iOS 26 will let parents manage who their kids text and what apps they see

Apple is rolling out new parental control features in iOS 26 that give parents more ways to manage kids’ texting, app use, and online safety—part of a broader effort to protect children and teens across its platforms.

USF graduate launches carpooling app for students

A recent USF business graduate hopes to revolutionize how college students get to and from campuses through a new carpooling app called Ridely.

China’s rare earth minerals included in new trade deal, Trump says

Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.

United Airlines disables Starlink on jets after cockpit-radio disruptions

United Airlines has disabled Starlink WiFi on some regional jets after pilots experienced static interference with air traffic control radios, raising concerns about Elon Musk’s growing role in U.S. infrastructure.

Xbox Ally: Handheld console releasing later this year

Xbox has finally released official details of a long-rumored handheld console. Here’s what we know.

'Brooke's Law' awaits governor's signature. Here's how it targets 'deepfakes'

A bill dubbed "Brooke's Law" awaits the signature of Gov. Ron DeSantis after Florida lawmakers passed the measure, which is aimed at cracking down on so-called "deepfakes."

Apple urges immediate iPhone, Mac Updates to fix critical security flaws

Apple’s latest software updates are fixing some serious security issues and tech experts say it’s critical to update your devices as soon as possible.

184M passwords for Google, Apple and more exposed in major data breach

The login information and passwords included Google, Apple, Microsoft products, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox, and “many more.”

Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study

A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.

Here’s how much a made-in-America iPhone could cost

President Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Apple unless it manufactures iPhones in the U.S. could send prices soaring, with estimates reaching as high as $3,500 per device.

Judge rejects AI chatbots' free speech defense following teen's death

A federal judge has allowed a wrongful death lawsuit against Character.AI to proceed, rejecting the company’s argument that its chatbot is protected by the First Amendment.