Musk reinstates Trump's Twitter account after holding online vote

Musk made the announcement in the evening after holding a poll that asked Twitter users to click “yes” or “no” on whether Trump's account should be restored.

More Twitter workers resign after Elon Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum

The newest round of departures means the platform is continuing to lose workers ahead of the World Cup, one of the busiest events on Twitter.

Famous Kellogg mansion preserved using virtual reality after it was demolished

The famed Kellogg mansion once stood along the shores of Dunedin before being demolished. Now, using virtual reality, you can take a walking tour of the home as it was through the years.

Why cryptocurrency experts, investors are not dissuaded by the fall of FTX

With the recent collapse of FTX, the “crypto-star” appears to be fading. But those who know this financial arena say it's not the end. Not by a long shot.

Florida to get $26 million in historic, multi-state location data settlement against Google

Google has agreed to fork over nearly $400 million as part of a settlement for tracking users location data without them knowing. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is part of the 40-state coalition of attorneys general who have been investigating the company for the last few years.

FTX bankruptcy filing: What's happening at the crypto exchange?

FTX is struggling to account for money that went missing hours after it filed for bankruptcy. Billions of dollars are unaccounted for right now.

USF researchers work to close gap in security to help prove it's you behind a device

Apps often have you press a button or enter a code on your phone to log in. But, a couple of University of South Florida professors are working to close a gap in security to prove it’s actually you behind the device and not an imposter.

Twitter Blue signups unavailable after raft of fake accounts

For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.

Binance to buy rival FTX Trading in apparent bailout

The cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it plans to buy its rival FTX Trading, in the latest example of how fortunes can change rapidly in the crypto world.

Robot first responders saving lives in natural disasters

Next generation first responders use technology to not only save the lives of victims, it saves the lives on those first on the scene too.

Twitter begins widespread layoffs; class action suit filed

Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot. 

Twitter's blue check: A history of the platform's verification system

The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.

Ralph Lauren, Fortnite announce digital apparel collaboration

Ahead of the digital clothing and accessories launch, Ralph Lauren will launch a physical collection that will closely match its digital counterparts on Fortnite.

Sarasota man gave LSD to 11-year-old girl he met on Instagram, deputies say

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning for parents after an 11-year-old took LSD she allegedly got from a man she met on Instagram.

Twitter verification could cost $8 a month, Elon Musk says

On Tuesday, Musk outlined the Twitter verification plan in a series of tweets, following pushback over reports that Twitter would start charging a fee of $20 a month.

Instagram claims issue that left many users locked out of accounts has been fixed

Some Instagram users reported seeing a message that they were locked out but were still able to scroll through their feeds. Others said they were completely shut out.

Fragrance and flavor research company looks to Florida Poly for top talent

Florida Polytechnic University set out to draw in big tech companies with world-class STEM programs and graduates in Polk County. Now, Florida Poly has landed its first big firm, with hopes that more will follow.