Amazon Web Services down? Another outage reportedly disrupts some sites
Amazon Web Services (AWS) was dealing with another apparent outage on Wednesday, according to DownDetector — impacting some companies that rely on it.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) was dealing with another apparent outage on Wednesday, according to DownDetector — impacting some companies that rely on it.
The most memorable memes of 2021 explained
Remember Bernie Sanders’ mittens? Here are some of the most memorable internet memes of 2021 and a look at where they originated.
Remember Bernie Sanders’ mittens? Here are some of the most memorable internet memes of 2021 and a look at where they originated.
Florida teen arrested after 'just joking' about school violence amid viral TikTok posts
A 13-year-old boy in Florida was arrested after creating a social media account that referenced a school shooting, just as a TikTok school threat was going viral, claiming violence will take place Friday on campuses across the country.
A 13-year-old boy in Florida was arrested after creating a social media account that referenced a school shooting, just as a TikTok school threat was going viral, claiming violence will take place Friday on campuses across the country.
Bay Area law enforcement step-up presence at schools amid viral posts about violence Friday
Bay Area officers are joining law enforcement across the country in watching schools Friday, Dec. 17 as social media posts circulate, vaguely claiming violence will break out.
Bay Area officers are joining law enforcement across the country in watching schools Friday, Dec. 17 as social media posts circulate, vaguely claiming violence will break out.
Xenobots, world’s first living robots, can reproduce, scientists say
Scientists said xenobots are able to self-replicate and while they currently serve no purpose to the human race it could be the pathway in treating cancer and health issues.
Scientists said xenobots are able to self-replicate and while they currently serve no purpose to the human race it could be the pathway in treating cancer and health issues.
Amazon Web Services outage downs major sites again: reports
Amazon Web Services (AWS) briefly faced another outage on Wednesday, according to DownDetector — impacting other companies that rely on it.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) briefly faced another outage on Wednesday, according to DownDetector — impacting other companies that rely on it.
Survey shows Americans agree on social media regulation, split on what that means
Millions of us use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media to stay in touch with friends or for business, but a new study shows a majority of us believe social media is having a negative effect on America’s political climate.
Millions of us use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media to stay in touch with friends or for business, but a new study shows a majority of us believe social media is having a negative effect on America’s political climate.
TikTok-famous Koda the Fluff Dog visits St. Pete elementary school
Everyone knows TikTok has many corners, and anyone who’s been on the side with all the dogs has surely run across Koda the Fluff Dog. For anyone who hasn’t, you’re in luck. This adorable Pomeranian is a trained comfort and support dog, and she’s full of energy and delight – and very well-behaved.
Everyone knows TikTok has many corners, and anyone who’s been on the side with all the dogs has surely run across Koda the Fluff Dog. For anyone who hasn’t, you’re in luck. This adorable Pomeranian is a trained comfort and support dog, and she’s full of energy and delight – and very well-behaved.
It's easier to find drugs for sale on Instagram than it is to log out, accountability group finds
Using fake accounts for kids ages 13-17, it took 2 clicks for members of the Tech Transparency Project to find profiles selling drugs. It took 5 clicks for them to log out of the platform.
Using fake accounts for kids ages 13-17, it took 2 clicks for members of the Tech Transparency Project to find profiles selling drugs. It took 5 clicks for them to log out of the platform.
‘How do you pronounce...?’: Google releases top searches in 2021
Charcuterie, quinoa and Michael Jackson were among the top terms people in the U.S. wanted to know how to pronounce in 2021.
Charcuterie, quinoa and Michael Jackson were among the top terms people in the U.S. wanted to know how to pronounce in 2021.
Senators question Instagram CEO about app's potential harm to young users
Adam Mosseri is testifying Wednesday at a Senate hearing as Facebook, whose parent now is named Meta Platforms, has been roiled by public and political outrage over the disclosures by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen.
Adam Mosseri is testifying Wednesday at a Senate hearing as Facebook, whose parent now is named Meta Platforms, has been roiled by public and political outrage over the disclosures by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen.
Amazon Web Services outage disrupts US businesses, halts some delivery operations
Amazon’s AWS suffered a major outage on Tuesday, impacting U.S. businesses across the U.S. that rely on it — including FOX properties.
Amazon’s AWS suffered a major outage on Tuesday, impacting U.S. businesses across the U.S. that rely on it — including FOX properties.
Robotics company paying $200K for use of someone’s face, voice
The company anticipates it will take upwards of a year to decide on the perfect candidate.
The company anticipates it will take upwards of a year to decide on the perfect candidate.
Instagram unveils new teen safety tools ahead of congressional hearing
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Debt collectors can now use email, text, social media to seek repayment
The rules, which took effect on Tuesday, address the use of newer communication technologies in debt collection.
The rules, which took effect on Tuesday, address the use of newer communication technologies in debt collection.
Nearly 1,000 Facebook, Instagram accounts deactivated over COVID-19 misinformation
In total, Meta deleted 979 accounts, groups and pages across its platforms last month, most of which were found to belong to a sprawling network from China trying to spread COVID-19 misinformation.
In total, Meta deleted 979 accounts, groups and pages across its platforms last month, most of which were found to belong to a sprawling network from China trying to spread COVID-19 misinformation.
Facebook whistleblower urges US lawmakers to 'act now' on social media laws
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress on Wednesday to weigh in possible legislative changes to Section 230.
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress on Wednesday to weigh in possible legislative changes to Section 230.
Florida bill would require schools to teach benefits, risks of social media
Florida schools would be required to teach students the benefits and risks of social media under a bill unanimously approved Tuesday by the Senate Education Committee.
Florida schools would be required to teach students the benefits and risks of social media under a bill unanimously approved Tuesday by the Senate Education Committee.
Iran-backed hackers accused of targeting US with ransomware, other cyber threats
An advisory issued by officials in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia warns that hackers linked to the Iranian government have been targeting a “broad range of victims” inside the U.S. with ransomware and other malicious cyber activity.
An advisory issued by officials in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia warns that hackers linked to the Iranian government have been targeting a “broad range of victims” inside the U.S. with ransomware and other malicious cyber activity.
State attorneys general investigating Instagram's effects on children, young adults
A group of state attorneys general are investigating Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, saying its parent company Facebook — recently renamed Meta Platforms — ignored research about the harms it causes to young people.
A group of state attorneys general are investigating Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, saying its parent company Facebook — recently renamed Meta Platforms — ignored research about the harms it causes to young people.