The most iconic memes of 2024
From "Skibidi Toilet" to the Paris Olympics, these were the internet's most viral memes of 2024.
From "Skibidi Toilet" to the Paris Olympics, these were the internet's most viral memes of 2024.
Biological sisters adopted by different families take to TikTok to find teenage brother ‘Giovanni’
A viral TikTok video posted by a group of adopted sisters, including two in Tampa, has people around the world trying to help them find their teenage brother, who was also adopted.
A viral TikTok video posted by a group of adopted sisters, including two in Tampa, has people around the world trying to help them find their teenage brother, who was also adopted.
Apple reportedly working on foldable and thinner iPhone models
The tech giant is developing this latest version of iPhones which could be released in the next couple of years. Here’s what we know.
The tech giant is developing this latest version of iPhones which could be released in the next couple of years. Here’s what we know.
Drone sightings: No national security or public safety risk, US government agencies say
DHS, FBI, FAA and DoD issued a joint statement saying an investigation into recent reported drone sightings reveals no “national security or public safety risk.” Here's what to know.
DHS, FBI, FAA and DoD issued a joint statement saying an investigation into recent reported drone sightings reveals no “national security or public safety risk.” Here's what to know.
Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."
Meta apologizes for Facebook, Instagram outages
Meta issued an apology after a widespread outage affected Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger on Wednesday.
Meta issued an apology after a widespread outage affected Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger on Wednesday.
Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
Australia is about to ban social media for anyone under 16; how it will work
The law would fine social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram for failing to stop children younger than 16 years old from having accounts.
The law would fine social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram for failing to stop children younger than 16 years old from having accounts.
Why are people 'holding space' for 'Defying Gravity’, and what does that even mean?
As if “Wicked” hasn’t already taken over the internet enough, a moment from one of the stars’ press interviews has turned into the latest meme. Here’s an explainer.
As if “Wicked” hasn’t already taken over the internet enough, a moment from one of the stars’ press interviews has turned into the latest meme. Here’s an explainer.
Very demure: Dictionary.com chooses 2024 Word of the Year
Dictionary.com has chosen its 2024 Word of the Year – and it’s from that massive TikTok trend this summer.
Dictionary.com has chosen its 2024 Word of the Year – and it’s from that massive TikTok trend this summer.
Officials warn of QR code scams ahead of holidays
Many are expected to travel somewhere this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, and they may use a QR code to scan and find a menu or a website. But, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is warning this could open you up to crooks.
Many are expected to travel somewhere this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, and they may use a QR code to scan and find a menu or a website. But, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is warning this could open you up to crooks.
Microsoft outage: What you need to know
Several Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Teams, are experiencing outages, according to reports on Downdetector.
Several Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Teams, are experiencing outages, according to reports on Downdetector.
More than 10% of South Korea's workforce is now robotic, survey finds
Robot adoption in factories around the world continues at a rapid pace. Here's where the U.S. ranks.
Robot adoption in factories around the world continues at a rapid pace. Here's where the U.S. ranks.
Is PayPal down? Payment service briefly experiences 'system issue'
Thousands of users reported issues with PayPal on Thursday morning. Here's what to know.
Thousands of users reported issues with PayPal on Thursday morning. Here's what to know.
Apple’s iOS 18.1 brings AI advancements: Privacy tips you need
Apple’s iOS 18.1 introduces AI-powered updates to Siri and Apple Intelligence. Learn how these changes enhance personalization and how to protect your privacy.
Apple’s iOS 18.1 introduces AI-powered updates to Siri and Apple Intelligence. Learn how these changes enhance personalization and how to protect your privacy.
Winter Haven police using virtual reality to improve target, de-escalation training
The Winter Haven Police Department is now utilizing a new virtual reality system to improve target training and de-escalation training.
The Winter Haven Police Department is now utilizing a new virtual reality system to improve target training and de-escalation training.
Bluesky users grow by 1 million since US election as people seek alternatives to X
Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their thoughts and engage with others online.
Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their thoughts and engage with others online.
MacDill conducting test flights on refueling tankers using artificial intelligence
At MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, KC-135 Stratotankers fly around the world refueling warplanes in midair, but one takeoff had a different purpose.
At MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, KC-135 Stratotankers fly around the world refueling warplanes in midair, but one takeoff had a different purpose.
How Sarasota schools are planning to use AI to keep students safe
Sarasota County schools are using new artificial Intelligence gun detection technology to increase security.
Sarasota County schools are using new artificial Intelligence gun detection technology to increase security.
Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.