Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
X outage appears fixed after users report issues
X appeared to be down for thousands of users worldwide Friday morning.
X appeared to be down for thousands of users worldwide Friday morning.
Florida governor candidate proposes 'sin tax' on OnlyFans creators
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
Hulu app shutdown: What to know about its final days
The Hulu streaming app may be nearing the end of its run as Disney moves to fold the service into Disney+.
The Hulu streaming app may be nearing the end of its run as Disney moves to fold the service into Disney+.
YouTuber Nick Shirley returns to Minneapolis day care after viral fraud video
YouTuber Nick Shirley returned Tuesday to one of the day care centers he profiled in a now viral video that accused the centers of millions of dollars in fraud.
YouTuber Nick Shirley returned Tuesday to one of the day care centers he profiled in a now viral video that accused the centers of millions of dollars in fraud.
California police warn of 'Door Kick' TikTok challenge
Police warn the trend can result in serious felony charges or in some cases, the homeowner using force in self-defense.
Police warn the trend can result in serious felony charges or in some cases, the homeowner using force in self-defense.
YouTuber 'Adam The Woo' dead at 51
The popular YouTuber was found dead in his Celebration home.
The popular YouTuber was found dead in his Celebration home.
New laws going into effect in California in 2026
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
TikTok influencer, a US citizen, detained by DHS for months
Johnny Redondo-Rosales maintains his innocence.
Johnny Redondo-Rosales maintains his innocence.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
FBI Alert: Beware of high-tech 'virtual kidnapping' scams
The scammers contact victims, claim to have kidnapped a loved one, and demand immediate payment for their release.
The scammers contact victims, claim to have kidnapped a loved one, and demand immediate payment for their release.
Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
These new California laws go into effect in 2026
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
Cloudflare resolves network outage that affected X, and other sites
The web company resolved a massive outage that affected users of platforms like X, ChatGPT, and Spotify.
The web company resolved a massive outage that affected users of platforms like X, ChatGPT, and Spotify.
Filipino social media star dies at 19 in her LA home
TikTok star Emman Atienza, the 19-year-old daughter of TV host Kuya Kim, has died in Los Angeles, her family confirmed.
TikTok star Emman Atienza, the 19-year-old daughter of TV host Kuya Kim, has died in Los Angeles, her family confirmed.
Should phones be banned at work?
A debate over whether or not phones should be allowed in the workplace is sparking controversy.
A debate over whether or not phones should be allowed in the workplace is sparking controversy.
Trump calls out Newsom while threatening 100% tariffs on foreign-made films
In a social media post, President Donald Trump took direct aim at California Gov. Gavin Newsom as Hollywood as been particularly hard hit by a drastic decline in film production.
In a social media post, President Donald Trump took direct aim at California Gov. Gavin Newsom as Hollywood as been particularly hard hit by a drastic decline in film production.
Valrico mother accused of trying to kill her kids after livestream tirade on doubts about handling motherhood
A Valrico woman is accused of trying to kill her three young children.
A Valrico woman is accused of trying to kill her three young children.