Instagram lawsuits claim platform fuels eating disorders, mental health issues for young users
The lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges Instagram has fueled eating disorders and other mental health-related issues for its teenage users.
The lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges Instagram has fueled eating disorders and other mental health-related issues for its teenage users.
USF hopes to fill diversity gap in STEM industry by launching new program to educate children
Programming, IT, and engineering are among the hottest jobs in Tampa Bay, but there’s a diversity gap in who fills those positions. A new USF program looks to fill it by educating minority children and girls in local schools about the STEM industry.
Programming, IT, and engineering are among the hottest jobs in Tampa Bay, but there’s a diversity gap in who fills those positions. A new USF program looks to fill it by educating minority children and girls in local schools about the STEM industry.
Cryptocurrency scam: South Tampa bakery to close after online 'investor' disappears
A Tampa bakery owner is warning crypto investors after she says she was scammed out of more than $80,000 of her life savings. She now says she'll have to shut down her business.
A Tampa bakery owner is warning crypto investors after she says she was scammed out of more than $80,000 of her life savings. She now says she'll have to shut down her business.
T-Mobile settles to pay $350M to customers in data breach lawsuit
T-Mobile disclosed last summer that personal data like social security numbers were stolen in a cyberattack.
T-Mobile disclosed last summer that personal data like social security numbers were stolen in a cyberattack.
Families sue TikTok after 2 girls die attempting controversial ‘blackout challenge,' lawsuit claims
According to SMVLC, Arriani and Lalani participated in TikTok’s "blackout challenge," which encourages users to choke themselves with belts, purse strings or other similar items until passing out.
According to SMVLC, Arriani and Lalani participated in TikTok’s "blackout challenge," which encourages users to choke themselves with belts, purse strings or other similar items until passing out.
Elon Musk to countersue Twitter to blow up deal: report
Musk pledged to pay $54.20 a share for Twitter in April.
Musk pledged to pay $54.20 a share for Twitter in April.
List: 10 tech company customer service phone numbers plus, secret way to know wait times
If the long wait times and hard-to-find numbers don’t make it clear enough, I’ll say it: Tech companies don’t want to talk to you.
If the long wait times and hard-to-find numbers don’t make it clear enough, I’ll say it: Tech companies don’t want to talk to you.
Some companies expand work from home options to slow pay raise pressures, research suggests
A new study found at least a third of companies expanded work from home options as a substitute for pay raises over the last year as other companies worked to get their employees back in the office permanently.
A new study found at least a third of companies expanded work from home options as a substitute for pay raises over the last year as other companies worked to get their employees back in the office permanently.
Honda key fob flaw allows hackers to remotely unlock, start certain vehicles
The key fob hack, dubbed “Rolling Pwn” by a pair of security researchers, involves a potential vulnerability in the keyless entry system of certain 2012-2022 Honda vehicles.
The key fob hack, dubbed “Rolling Pwn” by a pair of security researchers, involves a potential vulnerability in the keyless entry system of certain 2012-2022 Honda vehicles.
Twitter sues to force Elon Musk to complete his $44B acquisition
Twitter said Tuesday it has sued Elon Musk to force him to complete the $44-billion acquisition of the social media company.
Twitter said Tuesday it has sued Elon Musk to force him to complete the $44-billion acquisition of the social media company.
Sandwich historian brings unique flare to vintage recipes on TikTok
From fried bologna to mashed anchovies, the “Bob Ross of sandwiches” says a lot more goes into sandwiches than just two pieces of bread and some filling.
From fried bologna to mashed anchovies, the “Bob Ross of sandwiches” says a lot more goes into sandwiches than just two pieces of bread and some filling.
Elon Musk calls off $44-billion deal to buy Twitter, says fake users 'wildly higher' than 5%
Elon Musk is calling off the $44-billion Twitter deal, accusing the company of "false and misleading representations" regarding fake accounts on the platform. But Twitter has vowed to fight.
Elon Musk is calling off the $44-billion Twitter deal, accusing the company of "false and misleading representations" regarding fake accounts on the platform. But Twitter has vowed to fight.
Some drones could soon have permission to fly out of pilot's sight
For years, there’s been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight.
For years, there’s been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight.
Manatee County introduces 'Weedoo' to help keep waterways clean
Manatee County is getting some help keeping the water clean from a bright yellow machine called Weedoo.
Manatee County is getting some help keeping the water clean from a bright yellow machine called Weedoo.
Homeowners warn of dangers of TikTok 'door knock' challenge
Homeowners fear a challenge circulating on TikTok has made its way to their neighborhood, and it’s a different take on the ding-dong-ditch.
Homeowners fear a challenge circulating on TikTok has made its way to their neighborhood, and it’s a different take on the ding-dong-ditch.
Robot sweeps Pinellas County shorelines for small, overlooked litter on beaches
If you head to a Pinellas County beach this month, be on the lookout for a cleaning robot sweeping along the shoreline picking up litter as small as one square centimeter.
If you head to a Pinellas County beach this month, be on the lookout for a cleaning robot sweeping along the shoreline picking up litter as small as one square centimeter.
Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
Ypsilanti man murdered on Facebook live, mom says shooter was angry over son's online comments
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was killed in a Facebook Live on Tuesday.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was killed in a Facebook Live on Tuesday.
Airbnb party ban becomes permanent
Airbnb is removing its 16-person occupancy cap.
Airbnb is removing its 16-person occupancy cap.
New 'smart' pond in Tampa can lower its water level before a storm, may help with flooding
A new "smart" pond in Tampa uses forecasting data from the National Weather Service to know when rain is coming, and can automatically lower its water level before a storm. Developers say the system reduces flooding and water pollution from runoff, and can filter the water it holds before it empties into the bay.
A new "smart" pond in Tampa uses forecasting data from the National Weather Service to know when rain is coming, and can automatically lower its water level before a storm. Developers say the system reduces flooding and water pollution from runoff, and can filter the water it holds before it empties into the bay.