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The app that blocks social media until you get up and work
Let's be honest — many people need apps to help them quit apps.
Why the 'digital divide' persists within Indigenous communities
Billions have gone to connecting rural tribal lands with reliable online access, but complicated infrastructure and longstanding skepticism slow the connection.
DEI programs at Meta are done, company says
Meta stokes more controversy by ending diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Panic across LA region after 'erroneous' wildfire evacuation warnings blasted out
Residents across LA County were hit with incorrect evacuation updates Thursday night and Friday morning.
American Psychological Association sounds alarm over certain AI chatbots
The APA asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Tax season is here: All the details on IRS Free File
The program allows certain Americans to complete their taxes free of charge.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Fury over Meta's relaxed hate speech policies: "I really think this is a precursor for genocide"
The social media giant will now allow users to question the mental health of LGBTQ people and compare minorities to diseases.
Instagram blocked LGBTQ+ content by accident, Meta claims
The error, which Meta blamed on classification technology, has been addressed.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Panasonic reveals AI family well-being coach at CES
Can Umi be a game-changer for stressed out parents?
By Rebecca Ruiz
CES 2025: Lili for Life unveils dyslexia-friendly monitor
The French startup has created a new way to help individuals with dyslexia, according to the company.
CES Unveiled 2025: OpenDroids' R2D3 domestic robot is 'Roomba on crack'
OpenDroids wants to chart a course in how we use robots for domestic tasks.
These 'countries of concern' can no longer buy Americans' sensitive data
The Biden administration is worried about espionage and hacking from certain nations.
YouTuber Marques Brownlee explains his part in the alleged Honey 'scam'
The free browser extension has been accused of duping both influencers and online shoppers.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Notes on a panic: Y2K's 25th birthday
It's easy to forget how worried the world was over a date change, but the anxiety served a purpose.
Healthcare giant admits over 5 million patients affected by ransomware attack
Hackers accessed sensitive medical information and payment data.
Moments of digital organizing that defined 2024
TikTok activism, citizen journalism, and a meme-filled election.
Netflix scores exclusive broadcasting rights for FIFA Women's World Cup
Both the 2027 and 2031 tournaments will be streaming-only.
Albania is banning TikTok for one year, citing growing violence among teens
TikTok is like a neighborhood 'thug,' says Albanian Prime Minister.
Google is tracking your digital fingerprints again
The tech company makes a U-turn in its privacy promises.
New Year, new goals: How to set the right intention
These expert tips will help make your purposeful planning a success.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Supreme Court must halt TikTok ban, ACLU argues
The legal advocacy group submitted an amicus brief urging the high court take action. The court has responded.
Get ready for these scams in 2025
Grifters are getting more sophisticated when attempting to steal your money and data.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Should AirPods be white? Hollywood heavyweight Franklin Leonard on the earbuds' hearing feature
The founder of the Black List recently opened up about his struggles with diminished hearing.
YouTube's new parent code hopes to outsmart tech-savvy kids
Password required for any TV viewing, even when signed out of an account with parental controls.
Women in congress are 70 times more likely to be victims of AI-generated deepfakes than male counterparts
A new report found 1 in 6 active congresswomen had nonconsensual imagery made of them.
