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Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Fuels Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Online
Research that analyzed social media posts finds that hateful references to gays, lesbians and other LGBTQ people surged online after Florida passed a law that bars instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.
FTC Looking at Rules to Corral Tech Firms' Data Collection
Whether it's the fitness tracker on your wrist, the "smart" home appliances in your house or the latest kids' fad going viral, they all produce a trove of personal data for big tech companies.
Online Privacy in a Post-Roe World
The case of a Nebraska woman charged with helping her teenage daughter end her pregnancy after investigators obtained Facebook messages between the two has raised fresh concerns about data privacy in the post-Roe world.
Former Twitter Worker Convicted of Spying for Saudi Arabia
A former Twitter employee has been convicted of failing to register as an agent for Saudi Arabia and other charges after accessing private data on users critical of the kingdom's government in a spy case.
Researchers Ask Census to Stop Controversial Privacy Method
Prominent demographers are asking the U.S. Census Bureau to abandon a controversial method for protecting survey and census participants' confidentiality.
From Mecca to the Vatican, Exploring Sacred Sites with VR
Click and gape at the Vatican's Sistine Chapel ceiling up close. Click again and join thousands of pilgrims at Islam's most sacred site. Or strap on a headset and enter the holy city of Jerusalem.
'Community Lighthouses' Powered by the Sun and Volunteers
"Community Lighthouses," outfitted with roof solar panels and a battery pack to store energy, can serve as electricity hubs after a disaster.
Twitter Breach Exposed Anonymous Account Owners
The breach is especially worrisome because many Twitter account owners, including human rights activists, do not disclose their identities in their profiles for security reasons.
Meta Trims Election Misinformation Efforts as Midterms Loom
Facebook owner Meta is quietly curtailing some of the safeguards designed to thwart voting misinformation or foreign interference in U.S. elections as the November midterm vote approaches.
Tech Used Behind The Scenes of Online Slots and How They Work
Slots games are pretty straightforward: you put in your money, spin the reels, and hope for the best. Simple, right? However, have you ever asked yourself what happens behind the scenes?
10 Popular Dating Apps for the LGBTQ Community in 2022
Thankfully, there has been a recent surge in the number of LGBT dating apps that include queer-friendly settings that make finding love fun and safe for people of all sexual orientations.
Myths About VPN and Why You Should Use This Service
VPN is very popular today. Its main functions are hiding the user's location, protecting data, providing quick and free access to the necessary websites, and more.
Feds: $401M Will Add High-Speed Internet to Rural U.S. Places
The federal government is pledging $401 million in grants and loans to expand the reach and improve the speed of internet for rural residents, tribes and businesses in remote parts of 11 states.
T-Mobile Settles to Pay $350M to Customers in Data Breach
T- Mobile has agreed to pay $350 million to customers affected by a class action lawsuit filed after the company disclosed last August that personal data like social security numbers had been stolen.
Democrats Widen Scrutiny of Tech over Abortion Data Privacy
Democratic representatives are widening their scrutiny into the role of tech companies in collecting the personal data of people who may be seeking an abortion.
Tomorrow's 'Top Gun' Might Have Drone Wingman, Use AI
New technologies are set to redefine what it means to be a "Top Gun," as algorithms, data and machines take on a bigger role in the cockpit — changes hinted at in "Top Gun: Maverick."
YouTube to Remove Videos Spreading Abortion Falsehoods
YouTube will begin removing misleading videos about abortion in response to falsehoods being spread about the procedure that is being banned or restricted across a broad swath of the U.S.
Facebook Gives Users New Way to See All Their Friends' Posts
Facebook is rolling out an update that enables its 2 billion daily users to more easily view their friends' posts in chronological order.
The Chainsmokers to Perform at the Edge of Space
One of The Chainsmokers' latest hits is "High" and they're hoping to live up to their lyrics.
As AI Language Skills Grow, So Do Scientists' Concerns
The tech industry's latest artificial intelligence constructs can be pretty convincing, but they're not so good at handling some seemingly straightforward tasks.