What caused the AT&T outage? UT Dallas professor explains his theory
Ravi Prakash, professor of computer sciences at University of Texas at Dallas, has a theory that could explain the cause of the nationwide outage.
What works, and what doesn’t, without cell service on your phone
Thursday's AT&T outage has been fixed, but it's important to know for next time: Can you still make and receive calls? Can you still tap to pay? Here’s what to know.
AT&T shares status on outage as service restored to thousands
An AT&T cell phone outage impacted customers across the U.S. on Thursday, leaving many unable to make calls or send text messages for hours. Service was back online by mid-afternoon.
Pharmacies nationwide report outages in wake of cyberattack
Change Healthcare said it became aware of the 'outside threat' on Wednesday morning, disconnecting their systems for security purposes
AT&T outage: North Texas law enforcement on impact on 911 calls
Despite wireless service issues, several North Texas law enforcement agencies are telling people they are still receiving 911 calls on Thursday morning.
What is ‘popcorn brain?’: How social media could impact your focus
Social media use may be causing ‘popcorn brain.’ Here’s what you need to know.
Wet phone? Apple says don't put it in rice
How to dry your phone: Apple says rice is not the solution when it comes to a wet phone. Here's why.
Neuralink's 1st human patient can control mouse with thoughts, Elon Musk says
Neuralink’s first human patient in the trial is able to move a computer mouse around the screen just by thinking, founder Elon Musk said.
Tinder, Hinge, and other dating apps facing lawsuit over addictive features
Tinder, Hinge and other dating apps are designed with addictive features that encourage compulsive use, the new class-action lawsuit says.
Instagram’s latest feature encourages teens to close app at night
The new feature nudges teen users to get downtime off the app when it's late at night. Here’s how it works.
YouTube turns 19: Look back at the first video ever posted
The domain name YouTube.com, which ultimately became the social media platform and website for sharing videos, was registered on February 14, 2005.
Facebook's new 'chirping' sound was a mistake; here's how to turn it off
Want to stop the Facebook “chirping" sound as you scroll through your feed? Here’s how.
Here are the new emojis coming to iPhones
New emojis are coming to iPhone operating systems this April. Here's a look at some of them, with nearly 100 expected.
Do not wear your Apple Vision Pro headset while driving, company says
Following the release of Apple Vision Pro, many consumers have been spotted testing out the device in any way they can.
Facebook turns 20: Here's what else was happening in 2004
The launch of Facebook was one of the biggest moments in the U.S. in the last 20 years, and here’s a look back at some of the other events in news and pop culture that made headlines in 2004.
Spotify tattoos: What to know about the popular trend on TikTok
While Spotify codes launched in 2017, Spotify tattoos have become a viral trend on social media.
A brief history of Mark Zuckerberg's public apologies
The Meta CEO has found himself mired in controversy with the social media platform and apologizing for mistakes from user data privacy issues to criticism about safety and oversight.
FCC wants to make most AI-generated robocalls illegal
The agency announced the plan after a fake robocall using President Joe Biden’s voice was made to New Hampshire voters during the state’s primary.
Meta, TikTok, other social media CEOs testify before Senate Judiciary Committee on child exploitation
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies have testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about child safety on their platforms.
Videos: Zuckerberg grilled, stands and apologizes during child safety hearing before Senate
The Meta CEO faced scathing questioning regarding Facebook and Instagram oversight and reporting of explicit content involving children