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Disney issues warning after incidents of dangerous TikTok trend

Disney issues warning after incidents of dangerous TikTok trend

Disney officials said anyone caught messing with their seatbelts on rides will be asked to leave the park. 

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What is Section 230, the rule that made the modern internet?

What is Section 230, the rule that made the modern internet?

A case before the U.S. Supreme Court, Gonzalez v. Google, challenges Section 230 — namely whether tech companies are liable for the material posted on their platforms.

February 21, 2023 11:30am PST
Supreme Court weighs protecting big tech with liability shield for dangerous content

Supreme Court weighs protecting big tech with liability shield for dangerous content

A lawsuit against YouTube from the family of an American college student who was killed by Islamic State gunmen in Paris in 2015 is at the center of a closely watched Supreme Court case being argued Tuesday.

February 20, 2023 1:54pm PST
Meta Verified: Facebook, Instagram testing paid service for verified accounts

Meta Verified: Facebook, Instagram testing paid service for verified accounts

Previously, Meta’s blue badges were free and reserved for notable public figures or businesses.

February 19, 2023 12:09pm PST
Language of love: Couple meets, falls in love on Duolingo

Language of love: Couple meets, falls in love on Duolingo

Duolingo says the unlikely love story is yet another reason “to keep up with your daily practice.”

February 15, 2023 11:13am PST
TikTok challenge resulting in stolen cars, fatalities forces Hyundai, Kia to roll out anti-theft software

TikTok challenge resulting in stolen cars, fatalities forces Hyundai, Kia to roll out anti-theft software

The updates are free for millions of vehicles that are missing a key anti-theft device, an issue that was exploited on social media and led to rampant theft of the cars.

February 14, 2023 2:07pm PST
Ohio lawmakers propose law requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to use social media

Ohio lawmakers propose law requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to use social media

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's proposal names YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, but it would apply broadly, to any online website, service, product or feature that requires consumer consent to register. It would not apply to “e-commerce” or “online shopping.”

February 14, 2023 1:16pm PST
Twitter changes could disrupt extreme weather alert tweets for millions

Twitter changes could disrupt extreme weather alert tweets for millions

The NWS is aware of possible Twitter disruption but said the public should always have multiple means for receiving weather information and alerts.

February 9, 2023 1:06pm PST
'Tweet limit': Twitter scrambles as many unable to post

'Tweet limit': Twitter scrambles as many unable to post

Many Twitter users have found themselves unable to tweet, follow accounts or access their direct messages as the Elon Musk-owned platform experienced a slew of widespread technical problems.

February 8, 2023 5:36pm PST
‘More words’: Twitter Blue customers can now post longer tweets

‘More words’: Twitter Blue customers can now post longer tweets

The social media company has expanded the character limit to 4,000 for blue subscribers.

February 8, 2023 1:44pm PST
Dangerous social media challenge involves gel pellet guns

Dangerous social media challenge involves gel pellet guns

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Department says a dangerous social media challenge involving a popular toy gun is happening throughout the county. 

February 7, 2023 9:55am PST
AP fact check: Egg shortage breeds chicken-feed conspiracies

AP fact check: Egg shortage breeds chicken-feed conspiracies

Amid high egg prices, some social media users are claiming that common chicken feed products are preventing their own hens from laying eggs. But poultry experts say there’s no evidence for such claims.

February 6, 2023 9:24am PST
13 is too young to join social media, US surgeon general says

13 is too young to join social media, US surgeon general says

In a CNN interview, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that kids are still “developing their identity” at this age.

January 31, 2023 10:33am PST
TikTok CEO to testify before Congress on app's privacy, data security

TikTok CEO to testify before Congress on app's privacy, data security

The head of TikTok was called to testify on Capitol Hill in a surprise announcement on Monday amid serious allegations about data mining by the Chinese social media app.

January 30, 2023 1:31pm PST
Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban

Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban

Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.

January 25, 2023 6:12pm PST
Oreo unveils ‘the most Oreo’ Oreo, stuffed with its own cookie

Oreo unveils ‘the most Oreo’ Oreo, stuffed with its own cookie

Oreo also announced the launch of Oreoverse, the company’s own metaverse space where fans can play games and even watch a celebrity guest explore the new virtual world on Jan. 30.

January 25, 2023 2:15pm PST
Report: Snapchat under federal probe over alleged social media drug deals

Report: Snapchat under federal probe over alleged social media drug deals

According to the report, FBI agents and U.S. Justice Department attorneys are focusing on fentanyl poisoning cases in which drug sales were arranged on the Snapchat platform.

January 25, 2023 12:49pm PST
Will TikTok be banned in the US? Here’s why and why not

Will TikTok be banned in the US? Here’s why and why not

Even though more states are banning TikTok from government phones, there are many reasons why trying to ban it in the U.S. will be a lot harder than you might think.

January 20, 2023 1:43pm PST
TikTok blocked on University of Texas Wi-Fi and wired networks, devices

TikTok blocked on University of Texas Wi-Fi and wired networks, devices

In a letter to students UT said, “The University of Texas at Austin is taking steps to comply with Governor Greg Abbott's Dec. 7 directive to all state agencies to eliminate the cybersecurity risks posed by TikTok.”

January 17, 2023 8:43am PST
Andrew Tate: Romanian court upholds arrest of divisive influencer

Andrew Tate: Romanian court upholds arrest of divisive influencer

The divisive social media personality and self-described misogynist was arrested on charges of human trafficking, rape and being part of an organized crime group.

January 10, 2023 12:18pm PST
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