Twitter whistleblower: 5 takeaways from Peiter Zatko
In essence, the whistleblower said Elon Musk is correct when he charges that Twitter executives have little incentive to accurately measure the prevalence of fake accounts.
In essence, the whistleblower said Elon Musk is correct when he charges that Twitter executives have little incentive to accurately measure the prevalence of fake accounts.
Twitter whistleblower alleges execs were misleading about security, fake accounts
The former Twitter security chief accuses the company of mishandling “spam” or fake accounts, an allegation that's at the center of the ongoing legal battle between Twitter and Elon Musk.
The former Twitter security chief accuses the company of mishandling “spam” or fake accounts, an allegation that's at the center of the ongoing legal battle between Twitter and Elon Musk.
Disney+ to increase prices with new ad-supported subscription
The company unveiled a tiered system with the new prices reflecting whether or not customers would want to watch ads.
The company unveiled a tiered system with the new prices reflecting whether or not customers would want to watch ads.
Instagram rolls back changes after Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner rip app
Celebrities Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner slam Instagram for being too similar to TikTok.
Celebrities Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner slam Instagram for being too similar to TikTok.
Mother sues Facebook, claiming harm to addicted teenage daughter
Cecelia Tesch says her 13-year-old daughter suffers from an eating disorder, depression and other mental health problems after six years of using Facebook.
Cecelia Tesch says her 13-year-old daughter suffers from an eating disorder, depression and other mental health problems after six years of using Facebook.
Uber will let drivers see how much they make from rides before accepting them
The tech start-up plans to release the feature in 30 locations sometime in August.
The tech start-up plans to release the feature in 30 locations sometime in August.
Oakland man faces racism during abroad program at Cambridge and responds with an incredible teaching moment
A 22-year-old Oakland tech prodigy and entrepreneur became a victim of a shocking and disturbing act of racism while taking part in a summer program at the University of Cambridge. He responded by using his tech skills to call out the perpetrator while also taking the opportunity to educate and inspire.
A 22-year-old Oakland tech prodigy and entrepreneur became a victim of a shocking and disturbing act of racism while taking part in a summer program at the University of Cambridge. He responded by using his tech skills to call out the perpetrator while also taking the opportunity to educate and inspire.
Instagram lawsuits claim platform fuels eating disorders, mental health issues for young users
The lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges Instagram has fueled eating disorders and other mental health-related issues for its teenage users.
The lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges Instagram has fueled eating disorders and other mental health-related issues for its teenage users.
'Wren Eleanor' TikTok movement inspires moms on social media to remove photos of kids: 'Sick people'
Parents on social media have begun deleting photos of their kids after TikTok sleuths noticed a disturbing trend on an account belonging to 3-year-old Wren Eleanor.
Parents on social media have begun deleting photos of their kids after TikTok sleuths noticed a disturbing trend on an account belonging to 3-year-old Wren Eleanor.
T-Mobile settles to pay $350M to customers in data breach lawsuit
T-Mobile disclosed last summer that personal data like social security numbers were stolen in a cyberattack.
T-Mobile disclosed last summer that personal data like social security numbers were stolen in a cyberattack.
Boom Supersonic unveils design for world’s fastest passenger airliner
The Overture will reach speeds of over 1,122 mph — one and a half times the speed of sound — with a cruising altitude of 60,000 feet.
The Overture will reach speeds of over 1,122 mph — one and a half times the speed of sound — with a cruising altitude of 60,000 feet.
Families sue TikTok after 2 girls die attempting controversial ‘blackout challenge,' lawsuit claims
According to SMVLC, Arriani and Lalani participated in TikTok’s "blackout challenge," which encourages users to choke themselves with belts, purse strings or other similar items until passing out.
According to SMVLC, Arriani and Lalani participated in TikTok’s "blackout challenge," which encourages users to choke themselves with belts, purse strings or other similar items until passing out.
Elon Musk to countersue Twitter to blow up deal: report
Musk pledged to pay $54.20 a share for Twitter in April.
Musk pledged to pay $54.20 a share for Twitter in April.
Honda key fob flaw allows hackers to remotely unlock, start certain vehicles
The key fob hack, dubbed “Rolling Pwn” by a pair of security researchers, involves a potential vulnerability in the keyless entry system of certain 2012-2022 Honda vehicles.
The key fob hack, dubbed “Rolling Pwn” by a pair of security researchers, involves a potential vulnerability in the keyless entry system of certain 2012-2022 Honda vehicles.
Twitter sues to force Elon Musk to complete his $44B acquisition
Twitter said Tuesday it has sued Elon Musk to force him to complete the $44-billion acquisition of the social media company.
Twitter said Tuesday it has sued Elon Musk to force him to complete the $44-billion acquisition of the social media company.
Looming Elon Musk-Twitter legal battle drags on company shares
The sell-off in Twitter shares pushed prices below $35 each after Elon Musk backed out of a deal to buy the social media company for a staggering $44 billion.
The sell-off in Twitter shares pushed prices below $35 each after Elon Musk backed out of a deal to buy the social media company for a staggering $44 billion.
Elon Musk calls off $44-billion deal to buy Twitter, says fake users 'wildly higher' than 5%
Elon Musk is calling off the $44-billion Twitter deal, accusing the company of "false and misleading representations" regarding fake accounts on the platform. But Twitter has vowed to fight.
Elon Musk is calling off the $44-billion Twitter deal, accusing the company of "false and misleading representations" regarding fake accounts on the platform. But Twitter has vowed to fight.
Some drones could soon have permission to fly out of pilot's sight
For years, there’s been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight.
For years, there’s been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight.
If you want an electric Toyota, you should buy it soon. Here's why
Toyota's electrified vehicles are about to get pricier. Not their list prices, but the total cost to buy one.
Toyota's electrified vehicles are about to get pricier. Not their list prices, but the total cost to buy one.
Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.