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.”
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.”
How to protect yourself from deepfake scams
"Deepfakes" can be used to create things like a baseball play-by-play with Vin Scully's voice, but experts say they can also be used to recreate your voice to create scams.
"Deepfakes" can be used to create things like a baseball play-by-play with Vin Scully's voice, but experts say they can also be used to recreate your voice to create scams.
Best Buy-owned phone service faces angry customers after 3G network shutdown
Several Jitterbug phone users have been unable to make calls on their devices for a few days because of the shutdown. New phones are being offered to customers if their devices aren’t working.
Several Jitterbug phone users have been unable to make calls on their devices for a few days because of the shutdown. New phones are being offered to customers if their devices aren’t working.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will take a 40% pay cut
Apple Inc. said in a regulatory filing that Cook’s target total compensation is $49 million for 2023.
Apple Inc. said in a regulatory filing that Cook’s target total compensation is $49 million for 2023.
FAA NOTAM system outage linked to corrupt file
This kind of systemwide ground stop has only happened once before - after 9/11.
This kind of systemwide ground stop has only happened once before - after 9/11.
This $3K self-driving stroller will turn your baby into a James Bond villain
The smart stroller is sure to turn your baby into something akin to a James Bond villain with high-tech features like environmental danger alerts, intelligent braking and 360-degree monitoring.
The smart stroller is sure to turn your baby into something akin to a James Bond villain with high-tech features like environmental danger alerts, intelligent braking and 360-degree monitoring.
Amazon introduces Ring car camera for vehicles
The dual-facing camera sits on the vehicle’s dashboard and is designed to record when your car is in motion and when it’s turned off.
The dual-facing camera sits on the vehicle’s dashboard and is designed to record when your car is in motion and when it’s turned off.
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.
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.
CES 2023: AI smart collar aims to take the guesswork out of your dog’s health with real-time alerts
Cotons AI says the collar provides data previously only available in a vet's office.
Cotons AI says the collar provides data previously only available in a vet's office.
Chick-fil-A urges customers to take action, investigates 'fraudulent activity' on mobile app accounts
'Chick-fil-A is committed to protecting our customer's data and we are working quickly to resolve the issue,' the company says.
'Chick-fil-A is committed to protecting our customer's data and we are working quickly to resolve the issue,' the company says.
Tesla of the sea? CES showcases electric hydrofoil boats
Flying cars and self-driving vehicles always get attention at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas, but this year electric recreational boats are making bigger waves.
Flying cars and self-driving vehicles always get attention at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas, but this year electric recreational boats are making bigger waves.
The '10-second toothbrush' makes its debut in the US
The Y-Brush, a mouthguard-style toothbrush developed by a French company, comes with 35,000 soft nylon filaments that brush all the teeth simultaneously.
The Y-Brush, a mouthguard-style toothbrush developed by a French company, comes with 35,000 soft nylon filaments that brush all the teeth simultaneously.
L’Oréal unveils 'smart' lipstick tool for people with limited hand, arm mobility
L’Oréal is also rolling out a makeup tool that brings augmented reality “painting” to your eyebrows.
L’Oréal is also rolling out a makeup tool that brings augmented reality “painting” to your eyebrows.
Here's how to claim up to $400 from Apple's faulty keyboard settlement
The lawsuit, filed in 2022, alleges that MacBook laptops sold between those years contained defective keyboards, according to court documents.
The lawsuit, filed in 2022, alleges that MacBook laptops sold between those years contained defective keyboards, according to court documents.
Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
Twitter plans to relax ban on political advertising
Twitter banned all political advertising in 2019, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spreading on social media.
Twitter banned all political advertising in 2019, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spreading on social media.
San Francisco's Salesforce to lay off 10% of employees, close some offices
Salesforce said it's laying off about 10% of its employees and closing some offices, as the company hired too many during the pandemic when things were looking good.
Salesforce said it's laying off about 10% of its employees and closing some offices, as the company hired too many during the pandemic when things were looking good.
Los Angeles Housing Authority dealing with apparent cyberattack
The agency called the situation a "cyber event" and didn't say what data may have been compromised.
The agency called the situation a "cyber event" and didn't say what data may have been compromised.
3G devices stop working as companies switch off networks: Here's what you need to know
Starting in February, the country's 3G networks will start to shut down, in a move that could impact, by some estimates, millions of Americans. Here's what you need to know to plan ahead, and stay connected.
Starting in February, the country's 3G networks will start to shut down, in a move that could impact, by some estimates, millions of Americans. Here's what you need to know to plan ahead, and stay connected.
YouTube star Keenan Cahill dies at age 27
The social media star was a favorite among fans and celebrities for his lip sync videos on YouTube.
The social media star was a favorite among fans and celebrities for his lip sync videos on YouTube.



















