Texas man gets 15 months for posting hoax about COVID-19 patient licking groceries
A San Antonio man falsely claimed on social media that he had paid a person infected with COVID-19 to lick items at a grocery store, authorities said.
1,100 Plano ISD students to finish school year enrolled in virtual learning academy
Initially, 1,600 students were signed up for virtual learning at the start of the school year. No official reason was given. But in the weeks leading up to virtual learning, about 500 students returned to in-person learning.
Apple to pay out $95 million in AppleCare class-action lawsuit
The plaintiffs claimed their replaced items under AppleCare did not meet Apple’s standards as advertised which promised “new” or “equivalent” replacement.
Hackers threaten Allen ISD families after cyberattack
Allen ISD was hit by a cyberattack last month that briefly disrupted its computer systems. Now, some parents and employees are getting emails saying their data will be posted if the district does not pay millions of dollars.
Facebook products 'harm children, stoke division,' whistleblower testifies
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified that the company’s platforms harm children and fuel division and that the company chooses “profits before people.”
Zuckerberg loses $6B amid Facebook outage
Facebook shares also dropped more than 5% as the hours-long outage continued Monday.
Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp down: Platforms 'coming back online' after outage
Facebook and its apps Instagram and WhatsApp were all down on Monday in an apparent widespread outage, according to the company.
Ex-Facebook manager alleges social network magnifies hate, misinformation
Frances Haugen was identified in a “60 Minutes” interview Sunday as the woman who anonymously filed complaints with federal law enforcement that Facebook’s own research shows how it magnifies hate and misinformation.
Whistleblower claims Facebook fed US Capitol riot, magnified misinformation
Frances Haugen was identified in a “60 Minutes” interview Sunday as the woman who anonymously filed complaints with federal law enforcement that the company’s own research shows how it magnifies hate and misinformation.
Biden to hold 30-country meeting on ransomware, cybersecurity
President Biden announced Friday that a 30-country meeting will take place this month aimed at fighting ransomware and other cyber attacks.
REV Midwest: 5 governors commit to network for charging electric vehicles
Governors of five Midwestern states have reached a bipartisan agreement to forge a network for charging electric vehicles.
Astro: Amazon introduces new 'The Jetsons'-like robot
Amazon’s new robot can hear, see and follow you around the home, but it's no Rosey the Robot.
Facebook pauses development of 'Instagram Kids' app after pushback
Instagram is putting a hold on the development of an “Instagram Kids” app so it can address concerns about the vulnerability of younger users.
iPhone users will soon be able to add COVID-19 vaccination card to Apple Wallet
An upcoming iPhone update will soon allow users to add a digital copy of their COVID-19 vaccines to their Apple Wallets, an Apple spokesperson confirmed.
AT&T opens first community learning center in effort to bridge digital divide
On Thursday it opened the first of more than 20 planned AT&T Community Learning Centers in places where people need the most help, like Family Gateway in downtown Dallas.
Apple offers iPhone 13 in four models
Apple unveiled its next iPhone lineup. The new iPhone 13 will come in four different designs, with prices starting in a range from $700 to $1,100. Apple also shows off its new Watch series, iPad, and iPad mini.
‘She’s happy’: Britney Spears reportedly deletes Instagram account
The pop star willingly deleted her Instagram account and is “happy and in a great place,” a source told Page Six.
Apple releases emergency software update to fix security flaw
Apple released an emergency security software patch to fix a vulnerability that an internet watchdog group says allowed spyware from the world’s most infamous hacker-for-hire firm, NSO Group, to infect the iPhone of a Saudi activist without any user interaction.
Hive is dangerous new ransomware threat, FBI says
First seen in June 2021, Hive poses "significant challenges" for organizations to combat, according to the FBI.
Twitter's new service allows users to charge followers to view tweets
The social networking service introduced “Super Follows,” which will let users charge for extra, exclusive material not shown to their regular followers.