DeSantis signs bill blocking big tech 'censorship'
The new law requires companies to publish censorship standards and apply them across the board. It also fines companies for removing politicians from social media platforms -- up to $250,000 per day.
The new law requires companies to publish censorship standards and apply them across the board. It also fines companies for removing politicians from social media platforms -- up to $250,000 per day.
Cybersecurity experts: more ransomware attacks could be coming
Hackers got paid millions for holding data hostage from Colonial Pipeline, and cybersecurity experts say more ransomware attacks are coming unless companies shore up their computers.
Hackers got paid millions for holding data hostage from Colonial Pipeline, and cybersecurity experts say more ransomware attacks are coming unless companies shore up their computers.
Amazon to extend pause on police use of facial recognition
Amazon said Tuesday that it will extend its ban on police use of its face-recognition technology beyond the one-year pause it announced last year.
Amazon said Tuesday that it will extend its ban on police use of its face-recognition technology beyond the one-year pause it announced last year.
Company says Tampa Bay could be next major technology hub
The Tampa Bay area could be the next major tech hub according to an education company relocating its headquarters to St. Petersburg.
The Tampa Bay area could be the next major tech hub according to an education company relocating its headquarters to St. Petersburg.
Tesla in autopilot mode crashes into patrol car in Washington state
Nobody was hurt when a Tesla in autopilot mode crashed into a patrol car over the weekend in Western Washington.
Nobody was hurt when a Tesla in autopilot mode crashed into a patrol car over the weekend in Western Washington.
Facebook’s new feature will prompt users to read articles before sharing them
Facebook is testing a new feature that will prompt users to read news articles before they share them on the social media platform.
Facebook is testing a new feature that will prompt users to read news articles before they share them on the social media platform.
Instagram for kids: 44 attorneys general urge Zuckerberg to drop the idea
Dozens of attorney generals across the country are urging Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to abandon plans for a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13.
Dozens of attorney generals across the country are urging Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to abandon plans for a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13.
Woman accused of posing as student at South Florida high school to promote her Instagram account
Police in South Florida arrested a woman who they say walked onto a high school campus pretending to be a student, all so she could get more Instagram followers.
Police in South Florida arrested a woman who they say walked onto a high school campus pretending to be a student, all so she could get more Instagram followers.
Colonial Pipeline hack has echoes in Oldsmar
A major pipeline that ships nearly half of the fuel in the Northeast had to shut down due to a hack this weekend. It's not clear who carried out the attack, but some say it's similar to a hack at an Oldsmar water plant.
A major pipeline that ships nearly half of the fuel in the Northeast had to shut down due to a hack this weekend. It's not clear who carried out the attack, but some say it's similar to a hack at an Oldsmar water plant.
Facebook Oversight Board member criticizes indefinite Trump ban: 'Their rules are in shambles'
A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."
A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."
‘Undoubtedly impressive’: British Marines facilitate jet suit test that allows flight between boats and ships
The Royal Marines facilitated the flight on Saturday, trying to determine if the suit would be beneficial to maritime military operations.
The Royal Marines facilitated the flight on Saturday, trying to determine if the suit would be beneficial to maritime military operations.
Twitter introduces Tip Jar, allowing users to send money to others
Twitter on Thursday unveiled a brand new feature called Tip Jar, which allows users to send money through the app to creators.
Twitter on Thursday unveiled a brand new feature called Tip Jar, which allows users to send money through the app to creators.
Twitter suspends ‘From the desk of Donald J. Trump’ account
A Twitter account that included press releases and statements by former President Donald Trump has been banned from the social media platform.
A Twitter account that included press releases and statements by former President Donald Trump has been banned from the social media platform.
Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
Disney Imagineers develop 'free-roaming' robotic actor themed after 'Baby Groot'
Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development has created a small-scale, free-roaming robotic "Baby Groot" character, popularized in the 2017 film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development has created a small-scale, free-roaming robotic "Baby Groot" character, popularized in the 2017 film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Technology Playground at St. Pete College encourages public to dream, think and create
People of all ages are encouraged to dream without limits and discover what’s possible at St Pete College’s Innovation Lab.
People of all ages are encouraged to dream without limits and discover what’s possible at St Pete College’s Innovation Lab.
Facebook's oversight board to rule on Trump's account ban on Wednesday
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Apple’s app store goes on trial Monday in legal battle with Epic Games, creator of Fortnite
Epic Games is hoping to break through the app store’s “wall” and offer an alternative, which would allow them to break free of Apple’s commissions. It’s one of the most serious legal threats Apple’s faced in years.
Epic Games is hoping to break through the app store’s “wall” and offer an alternative, which would allow them to break free of Apple’s commissions. It’s one of the most serious legal threats Apple’s faced in years.
Prototype app can distinguish between autistic and neurotypical children, NIH-funded study shows
The technology to screen a child’s eye movement to make an autism diagnosis already exists. But a mobile app version would not only make early diagnosis more practical, but it would also make early intervention easier.
The technology to screen a child’s eye movement to make an autism diagnosis already exists. But a mobile app version would not only make early diagnosis more practical, but it would also make early intervention easier.