Youth leadership council in Tampa hosts virtual forum on body image, social media
The Tampa Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council hosted a virtual community forum Wednesday, to talk about body image, dieting, and using social media in a safe and healthy way.
The Tampa Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council hosted a virtual community forum Wednesday, to talk about body image, dieting, and using social media in a safe and healthy way.
What is Temu? New online store is the most downloaded app in US topping Amazon, Walmart
The Boston-based retailer sells everything online, including watches and home goods at low prices, appealing to consumers looking to save money.
The Boston-based retailer sells everything online, including watches and home goods at low prices, appealing to consumers looking to save money.
Japanese startup announces balloon flights taking passengers up to space
In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.
In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.
First-generation iPhone from 2007 sells for $63,000 at auction
The iPhone's original owner said she received it as a gift in 2007 but never opened the package since she had just gotten a new phone.
The iPhone's original owner said she received it as a gift in 2007 but never opened the package since she had just gotten a new phone.
TikTok challenge resulting in stolen cars, fatalities forces Hyundai, Kia to roll out anti-theft software
The updates are free for millions of vehicles that are missing a key anti-theft device, an issue that was exploited on social media and led to rampant theft of the cars.
The updates are free for millions of vehicles that are missing a key anti-theft device, an issue that was exploited on social media and led to rampant theft of the cars.
Ohio lawmakers propose law requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to use social media
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's proposal names YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, but it would apply broadly, to any online website, service, product or feature that requires consumer consent to register. It would not apply to “e-commerce” or “online shopping.”
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's proposal names YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, but it would apply broadly, to any online website, service, product or feature that requires consumer consent to register. It would not apply to “e-commerce” or “online shopping.”
New locally owned cybersecurity company could help Tampa's tech boom reach new heights
Tampa's tech industry boom could reach new heights in the coming years, city leaders said during a ribbon-cutting celebration for a locally owned cybersecurity company Friday.
Tampa's tech industry boom could reach new heights in the coming years, city leaders said during a ribbon-cutting celebration for a locally owned cybersecurity company Friday.
'Tweet limit': Twitter scrambles as many unable to post
Many Twitter users have found themselves unable to tweet, follow accounts or access their direct messages as the Elon Musk-owned platform experienced a slew of widespread technical problems.
Many Twitter users have found themselves unable to tweet, follow accounts or access their direct messages as the Elon Musk-owned platform experienced a slew of widespread technical problems.
‘More words’: Twitter Blue customers can now post longer tweets
The social media company has expanded the character limit to 4,000 for blue subscribers.
The social media company has expanded the character limit to 4,000 for blue subscribers.
Watch: Magnetic, ‘soft’ robot can go from solid to liquid, escape cage
Video of the robot shows it transform from a solid, robot-looking object in a cage to what appears as a liquid seeping through the cage bars.
Video of the robot shows it transform from a solid, robot-looking object in a cage to what appears as a liquid seeping through the cage bars.
Netflix password-sharing crackdown details released
Netflix has said it plans to launch the paid-sharing system 'more broadly' later in Q1.
Netflix has said it plans to launch the paid-sharing system 'more broadly' later in Q1.
'Digital fentanyl': TikTok is 'addicting' for children, should be banned in schools, Florida official says
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis called TikTok "useless" and in a statement said that Florida schools should take a stand against the application.
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis called TikTok "useless" and in a statement said that Florida schools should take a stand against the application.
13 is too young to join social media, US surgeon general says
In a CNN interview, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that kids are still “developing their identity” at this age.
In a CNN interview, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that kids are still “developing their identity” at this age.
Clothing line created to trick AI facial recognition into thinking you're an animal
The fashion industry is helping fool face recognition software with these new clothing designs
The fashion industry is helping fool face recognition software with these new clothing designs
Local influencer uses social media to help get RV for man living on the streets in Lakeland
A man who has been on the streets for 30 years finally has a home thanks to a Good Samaritan who uses social media to help strangers.
A man who has been on the streets for 30 years finally has a home thanks to a Good Samaritan who uses social media to help strangers.
University of Tampa faculty weighs potential action against students using popular AI chatbot
A University of Tampa spokesman says faculty are holding discussions about the increasingly prevalent artificial intelligence (AI) technology called ChatGPT and how to deal with it.
A University of Tampa spokesman says faculty are holding discussions about the increasingly prevalent artificial intelligence (AI) technology called ChatGPT and how to deal with it.
USF lands $4 million grant to create scholarships for new cybersecurity education program
In the age of technology, there’s a new university scholarship program helping to train people to fight cybercrime and fill the gaps in the cybersecurity industry in the US.
In the age of technology, there’s a new university scholarship program helping to train people to fight cybercrime and fill the gaps in the cybersecurity industry in the US.
Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban
Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Oreo unveils ‘the most Oreo’ Oreo, stuffed with its own cookie
Oreo also announced the launch of Oreoverse, the company’s own metaverse space where fans can play games and even watch a celebrity guest explore the new virtual world on Jan. 30.
Oreo also announced the launch of Oreoverse, the company’s own metaverse space where fans can play games and even watch a celebrity guest explore the new virtual world on Jan. 30.
NBA hopes augmented reality basketball game will be next Pokémon Go
Fans can download “NBA All-World” at the Apple App Store and Google Play. This new game brings the NBA's biggest stars to your neighborhood.
Fans can download “NBA All-World” at the Apple App Store and Google Play. This new game brings the NBA's biggest stars to your neighborhood.