Twitter's blue check: A history of the platform's verification system
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
Ralph Lauren, Fortnite announce digital apparel collaboration
Ahead of the digital clothing and accessories launch, Ralph Lauren will launch a physical collection that will closely match its digital counterparts on Fortnite.
Ahead of the digital clothing and accessories launch, Ralph Lauren will launch a physical collection that will closely match its digital counterparts on Fortnite.
FCC commissioner urges US government to ban TikTok
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."
Hidden AirTags reveal location of stolen luggage, passenger claims
A California filmmaker claims equipment stolen from his checked bags wound up at a home in a different state, based on info from his hidden AirTags.
A California filmmaker claims equipment stolen from his checked bags wound up at a home in a different state, based on info from his hidden AirTags.
Twitter verification could cost $8 a month, Elon Musk says
On Tuesday, Musk outlined the Twitter verification plan in a series of tweets, following pushback over reports that Twitter would start charging a fee of $20 a month.
On Tuesday, Musk outlined the Twitter verification plan in a series of tweets, following pushback over reports that Twitter would start charging a fee of $20 a month.
Instagram claims issue that left many users locked out of accounts has been fixed
Some Instagram users reported seeing a message that they were locked out but were still able to scroll through their feeds. Others said they were completely shut out.
Some Instagram users reported seeing a message that they were locked out but were still able to scroll through their feeds. Others said they were completely shut out.
Toyota to limit smart keys to 1 per new vehicle sold, due to semiconductor shortage
In an effort to ration semiconductors, Toyota Motor Corp. reportedly announced Thursday that it would replace one of the two "smart" keys it delivers in Japan with a mechanical one.
In an effort to ration semiconductors, Toyota Motor Corp. reportedly announced Thursday that it would replace one of the two "smart" keys it delivers in Japan with a mechanical one.
TikTok lawsuit settlement: Some users receiving payments up to $167
A federal lawsuit alleged TikTok collected and shared the personal data of TikTok and Musical.ly users without notice or consent.
A federal lawsuit alleged TikTok collected and shared the personal data of TikTok and Musical.ly users without notice or consent.
WhatsApp says service restored after outage disrupts messages
WhatsApp, a popular chat app, suffered a brief outage Tuesday that left people around the world complaining that they couldn't send or receive messages.
WhatsApp, a popular chat app, suffered a brief outage Tuesday that left people around the world complaining that they couldn't send or receive messages.
Netflix to begin monetizing account sharing in early 2023
Consumers sharing their Netflix account with family or friends outside their household will have to pay extra starting early next year.
Consumers sharing their Netflix account with family or friends outside their household will have to pay extra starting early next year.
Kanye West agrees to buy social media platform Parler, company says
After being kicked off other platforms for antisemitic posts, Kanye West has agreed to buy Parler — a social media network known as a conservative version of Twitter.
After being kicked off other platforms for antisemitic posts, Kanye West has agreed to buy Parler — a social media network known as a conservative version of Twitter.
Americans are using Apple AirTags to track loved ones with dementia, report says
An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2022.
An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2022.
Virtual reality could include smells with new gaming technology
The virtual reality world is about to get bigger with new gaming technology that can allow people to smell.
The virtual reality world is about to get bigger with new gaming technology that can allow people to smell.
TikTok algorithm mystery: What we know, and don’t know, about the Chinese government's control of the app
Experts warn the TikTok algorithm is likely being manipulated to fit Chinese Communist Party's ambitions.
Experts warn the TikTok algorithm is likely being manipulated to fit Chinese Communist Party's ambitions.
Video games could trigger deadly heart problems in children, study finds
Australian researchers found that war-type video games were the main trigger that caused heart issues in kids.
Australian researchers found that war-type video games were the main trigger that caused heart issues in kids.
Toyota says information from nearly 300,000 T-connect customers was possibly leaked
Toyota said customers impacted by the data leak include those who signed up for T-connect services with their email addresses in 2017.
Toyota said customers impacted by the data leak include those who signed up for T-connect services with their email addresses in 2017.
Pop star Madonna appears to come out as gay in viral TikTok video
Madonna took part in a TikTok trend called “If I miss, I’m gay” and now social media and multiple reports are now speculating that was her way of officially coming out.
Madonna took part in a TikTok trend called “If I miss, I’m gay” and now social media and multiple reports are now speculating that was her way of officially coming out.
Major US airport websites go offline in apparent cyberattack
The apparent cyberattack hit websites for some major U.S. airports, including in Atlanta and Los Angeles, although officials said flights were not affected.
The apparent cyberattack hit websites for some major U.S. airports, including in Atlanta and Los Angeles, although officials said flights were not affected.
Kanye West’s Twitter account locked two days after he was suspended on Instagram
A Twitter spokesperson confirmed Kanye West’s account has been locked for violating Twitter policies.
A Twitter spokesperson confirmed Kanye West’s account has been locked for violating Twitter policies.
Amazon puts brakes on live tests of home delivery robot Scout
Amazon started testing the fully-electric Scout in Washington state in 2019 before expanding to Southern California, Georgia and Tennessee.
Amazon started testing the fully-electric Scout in Washington state in 2019 before expanding to Southern California, Georgia and Tennessee.