Costco confirms testing of 'scan-and-go' checkout technology to speed up long lines
The technology testing aims to improve shopping experience as competitors Sam's Club and BJ's already offer similar features.
The technology testing aims to improve shopping experience as competitors Sam's Club and BJ's already offer similar features.
Trump reportedly to extend TikTok ban deadline for third time
The president announced a second extension on a TikTok ban in April as several U.S. companies have shown interest in acquiring the popular social media platform's U.S. operations.
The president announced a second extension on a TikTok ban in April as several U.S. companies have shown interest in acquiring the popular social media platform's U.S. operations.
184M passwords for Google, Apple and more exposed in major data breach
The login information and passwords included Google, Apple, Microsoft products, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox, and “many more.”
The login information and passwords included Google, Apple, Microsoft products, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox, and “many more.”
Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
Newspaper's summer book list recommended nonexistent books
There's another artificial intelligence blunder impacting news organizations.
There's another artificial intelligence blunder impacting news organizations.
Map: Which states have banned cell phones in schools
A growing number of states are passing laws to ban or restrict cellphone use in schools, citing concerns about student mental health, classroom distractions, and public safety.
A growing number of states are passing laws to ban or restrict cellphone use in schools, citing concerns about student mental health, classroom distractions, and public safety.
Viral 'McMigraine' remedy has some rushing to McDonald's for headache relief
Some McDonald's customers on TikTok claim that a certain food and drink combination from the fast-food restaurant can get rid of their migraines — though doctors are quick to share other headache remedies.
Some McDonald's customers on TikTok claim that a certain food and drink combination from the fast-food restaurant can get rid of their migraines — though doctors are quick to share other headache remedies.
James Comey calls Secret Service probe over beach photo ‘a distraction’
Former FBI director James Comey says he’s baffled that a beach photo he posted led to accusations of threatening Donald Trump—and an in-person interview with the Secret Service.
Former FBI director James Comey says he’s baffled that a beach photo he posted led to accusations of threatening Donald Trump—and an in-person interview with the Secret Service.
Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn
President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.
President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.
Ex-FBI Chief James Comey being investigated over Trump social media post
The former FBI chief deleted the Instagram post explaining that there were no bad intentions.
The former FBI chief deleted the Instagram post explaining that there were no bad intentions.
Max is rebranding again this summer - back to HBO Max
If you never really stopped calling it HBO in the first place, you’re in luck. The Max app is rebranding again this summer.
If you never really stopped calling it HBO in the first place, you’re in luck. The Max app is rebranding again this summer.
TikTok challenge causing Chromebooks to explode
A recent social media prank is causing laptops to blow up.
A recent social media prank is causing laptops to blow up.
TikTok Chromebook challenge: California schools warn parents of dangerous trend
The viral TikTok trend called the "Chromebook challenge" encourages students to try and make their school-issued Chromebooks explode.
The viral TikTok trend called the "Chromebook challenge" encourages students to try and make their school-issued Chromebooks explode.
Social media food videos about 'recession recipes' are going viral
Some videos focused on "recession" or "budget" meals and recipes have cropped up on the popular social media platform TikTok in recent months.
Some videos focused on "recession" or "budget" meals and recipes have cropped up on the popular social media platform TikTok in recent months.
Roblox, Discord sued after alleged online exploitation
A girl was allegedly groomed and sexually exploited on Roblox and Discord, two platforms widely used by children, according to a lawsuit filed in California.
A girl was allegedly groomed and sexually exploited on Roblox and Discord, two platforms widely used by children, according to a lawsuit filed in California.
Apple Siri settlement: How to file in class-action lawsuit
The payout comes from a 2019 class-action lawsuit that was settled over unauthorized Siri recordings that were allegedly given to third-party quality control contractors without consent.
The payout comes from a 2019 class-action lawsuit that was settled over unauthorized Siri recordings that were allegedly given to third-party quality control contractors without consent.
Microsoft officially shuts down Skype today
Skype, the video-calling service that was once so popular it became a verb, has officially been retired by Microsoft. Here's what to know.
Skype, the video-calling service that was once so popular it became a verb, has officially been retired by Microsoft. Here's what to know.
AI bot Grok suggests facts ‘clash with some MAGA expectations’
Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, said in part that as it gets smarter – its "answers aim for facts and nuance, which can clash with some MAGA expectations." It also noted how “xAI tried to train me to appeal to the right."
Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, said in part that as it gets smarter – its "answers aim for facts and nuance, which can clash with some MAGA expectations." It also noted how “xAI tried to train me to appeal to the right."
'Godfather of AI' issues 'dire' warning about future of humanity
The Nobel Prize winner admits that there should be more regulations for artificial intelligence and that it may pose a threat to the future of humanity.
The Nobel Prize winner admits that there should be more regulations for artificial intelligence and that it may pose a threat to the future of humanity.
Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.