School cancels 'Know Your Rights' session amid social media backlash
A Snohomish County school district planned a "Know Your Rights" community session in partnership with the Mexican Consulate, but it was canceled after many social media threats.
A Snohomish County school district planned a "Know Your Rights" community session in partnership with the Mexican Consulate, but it was canceled after many social media threats.
Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
TikTok divestment law upheld by federal court
TikTok is now another step closer to potentially being banned in the U.S.
TikTok is now another step closer to potentially being banned in the U.S.
Retailers hope AI chatbots improve holiday shopping
Many major retailers have debuted AI-powered chatbots that they say can reduce the stress of the holiday season.
Many major retailers have debuted AI-powered chatbots that they say can reduce the stress of the holiday season.
New Trump administration will decide fate of Microsoft antitrust investigation
Antitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have opened a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoft, starting a legal project that an incoming Trump administration must take up or abandon.
Antitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have opened a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoft, starting a legal project that an incoming Trump administration must take up or abandon.
Australia is about to ban social media for anyone under 16; how it will work
The law would fine social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram for failing to stop children younger than 16 years old from having accounts.
The law would fine social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram for failing to stop children younger than 16 years old from having accounts.
WA data breaches have reached all-time high, AG report finds
A recent report from the Attorney General found that 11.6 million data breach notices went out to Washingtonians over the past year, an all-time high.
A recent report from the Attorney General found that 11.6 million data breach notices went out to Washingtonians over the past year, an all-time high.
QR code scam warning
Law enforcement officials are asking the public to be more careful when scanning QR codes.
Law enforcement officials are asking the public to be more careful when scanning QR codes.
Why are people 'holding space' for 'Defying Gravity’, and what does that even mean?
As if “Wicked” hasn’t already taken over the internet enough, a moment from one of the stars’ press interviews has turned into the latest meme. Here’s an explainer.
As if “Wicked” hasn’t already taken over the internet enough, a moment from one of the stars’ press interviews has turned into the latest meme. Here’s an explainer.
Very demure: Dictionary.com chooses 2024 Word of the Year
Dictionary.com has chosen its 2024 Word of the Year – and it’s from that massive TikTok trend this summer.
Dictionary.com has chosen its 2024 Word of the Year – and it’s from that massive TikTok trend this summer.
Microsoft outage: What you need to know
Several Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Teams, are experiencing outages, according to reports on Downdetector.
Several Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Teams, are experiencing outages, according to reports on Downdetector.
More than 10% of South Korea's workforce is now robotic, survey finds
Robot adoption in factories around the world continues at a rapid pace. Here's where the U.S. ranks.
Robot adoption in factories around the world continues at a rapid pace. Here's where the U.S. ranks.
Tips for keeping your kids safe online
As kids spend more time indoors due to the cold weather, there are ways parents can keep their kids safe when playing online games.
As kids spend more time indoors due to the cold weather, there are ways parents can keep their kids safe when playing online games.
Is PayPal down? Payment service briefly experiences 'system issue'
Thousands of users reported issues with PayPal on Thursday morning. Here's what to know.
Thousands of users reported issues with PayPal on Thursday morning. Here's what to know.
Apple’s iOS 18.1 brings AI advancements: Privacy tips you need
Apple’s iOS 18.1 introduces AI-powered updates to Siri and Apple Intelligence. Learn how these changes enhance personalization and how to protect your privacy.
Apple’s iOS 18.1 introduces AI-powered updates to Siri and Apple Intelligence. Learn how these changes enhance personalization and how to protect your privacy.
What is Bluesky, why has it gained 1M users since the election?
The post-election subscriber uptick isn’t the first time Bluesky has benefited from people leaving X.
The post-election subscriber uptick isn’t the first time Bluesky has benefited from people leaving X.
Game blurs the lines between video games and social media
A new game called "Highrise" is making waves in the gaming world, and also making money for some users.
A new game called "Highrise" is making waves in the gaming world, and also making money for some users.
College using virtual reality for nurse training
Some nursing students in St. Louis are using virtual reality to help practice skills without involving real patients.
Some nursing students in St. Louis are using virtual reality to help practice skills without involving real patients.
What is Bluesky? Social network sees user surge post-election
Bluesky, a social media platform similar to X, gained over 1 million users in the week following the U.S. election as former X users look for alternative online spaces.
Bluesky, a social media platform similar to X, gained over 1 million users in the week following the U.S. election as former X users look for alternative online spaces.
Bluesky users grow by 1 million since US election as people seek alternatives to X
Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their thoughts and engage with others online.
Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their thoughts and engage with others online.