Elon Musk plans to relaunch Twitter premium service, again
Twitter previously suspended the premium service, which under Elon Musk granted blue-check labels to people paying $8 a month, because of a wave of imposter accounts.
$740M in crypto assets recovered in FTX bankruptcy so far
The company tasked with locking down the assets of the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX says it has managed to recover and secure $740 million in assets so far, a fraction of the potentially billions of dollars likely missing.
Can AI help ease traffic congestion? Researchers say yes
Do you ever wonder why traffic comes to a standstill for no apparent reason? Researchers say the problem is you.
Report: More Twitter layoffs coming
Elon Musk is planning to fire more Twitter Inc. employees as soon as Monday, this time targeting the sales and partnership side of the business after mass resignations among engineers two days ago, Bloomberg reports.
Musk reinstates Trump's Twitter account after holding online vote
Musk made the announcement in the evening after holding a poll that asked Twitter users to click “yes” or “no” on whether Trump's account should be restored.
More Twitter workers resign after Elon Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum
The newest round of departures means the platform is continuing to lose workers ahead of the World Cup, one of the busiest events on Twitter.
Google agrees to $392 million settlement over location tracking
Google has agreed to a $391.5 million settlement with 40 states to resolve an investigation into how the company tracked users’ locations.
FTX bankruptcy filing: What's happening at the crypto exchange?
FTX is struggling to account for money that went missing hours after it filed for bankruptcy. Billions of dollars are unaccounted for right now.
Instagram influencer 'Ray Hushpuppi' gets 11 years in prison for money laundering
Prosecutors called Ramon Abbas, known online as Ray Hushpuppi, "one of the most prolific money launderers in the world."
Elon Musk warns Twitter employees of ‘difficult times ahead,' ends remote work: report
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
Facebook parent company Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforce
The layoffs come as Meta contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
AMC to create giant 'Zoom Rooms' in US movie theaters
Your company’s next “all-hands” meeting could be at an AMC movie theater.
How to read your social media feeds on Election Day 2022
Voters are likely to encounter rumors, hearsay, and misinformation. Here are some tips for navigating social media on Election Day, and in the days or weeks that follow.
Whoopi Goldberg claims she's quitting Twitter over Elon Musk: 'I'm out'
Whoopi Goldberg is joining in on the celebrity exodus from Twitter in the wake of Elon Musk’s takeover.
Robot first responders saving lives in natural disasters
Next generation first responders use technology to not only save the lives of victims, it saves the lives on those first on the scene too.
Elon Musk says impersonator Twitter accounts will be permanently suspended
Comedian Kathy Griffin had her account suspended Sunday for switching her screen name to Musk.
Twitter announces subscription service including blue check for $7.99 monthly fee
Twitter said users who “sign up now” for the new “Twitter Blue with verification” can receive the blue check next to their names “just like the celebrities, companies and politicians you already follow.”
Twitter begins widespread layoffs; class action suit filed
Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot.
Twitter's blue check: A history of the platform's verification system
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
Long Beach Robotics Competition
Seventeen teams from 10 countries will arrive in Long Beach November 4-5 to compete for $8 million in prizes. Their quest: to design an avatar robot that allows users to transport their presence, senses, and actions to a remote location in real time, creating the sensation that they are actually there.