Technology
Planets on Parade: 5 Will be Lined Up in Night Sky this Week
Keep an eye to the sky this week for a chance to see a planetary hangout. Five planets — Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus and Mars — will line up near the moon.
Gap Grows Between TikTok Users, Lawmakers on Potential Ban
On the one side are lawmakers' dire warnings about possible Chinese surveillance. On the other are some 150 million TikTok users in the U.S. who want to keep making and watching short, fun videos.
Grindr Issues Warning to Users in Egypt
A popular gay social networking application said Friday that it is issuing a warning to its users in Egypt, as police impersonate community members to target LGBTQ+ individuals.
Will Utah's Social Media Law Harm LGBTQ+ Youth?
Utah's social media legislation attempts to shield children and teens from the ill effects of social media and empower parents. But can it be enforced — and will there be consequences for LGBTQ+ youth?
Trump Arrested? Putin Jailed? Fake AI Images Spread Online
Former President Donald Trump getting gang-tackled by riot-gear-clad New York City police officers. Russian President Vladimir Putin in prison grays behind the bars of a dimly lit concrete cell.
TikTok CEO Grilled by Skeptical Lawmakers on Safety, Content
A nearly six-hour grilling of TikTok's CEO by lawmakers brought the platform's 150 million U.S. users no closer to an answer as to whether the app will be wiped from their devices.
Utah Social Media Law Means Kids Need Approval from Parents
Children and teens in Utah would lose access to social media apps such as TikTok if they don't have parental consent and face other restrictions under a first-in-the-nation law.
How to Advocate and Act Politically Online Using Bitcoin
With Bitcoin, individuals may donate to causes and support initiatives without disclosing their identities.
TikTok CEO Faces Off with Congress over Security Fears
The CEO of TikTok faced a grilling Thursday from a U.S. congressional committee in a rare public appearance where made his own case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn't be banned.
Holocaust Survivor Shares on TikTok to Educate Young People
Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman is a TikTok star at age 85, thanks to her 17-year-old grandson.
Launch Debut of 3D-printed Rocket Ends in Failure, No Orbit
A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts made its launch debut Wednesday night, lifting off amid fanfare but failing three minutes into flight — far short of orbit.
TikTok CEO to Tell Congress App is Safe, Urge Against Ban
TikTok's CEO plans to tell Congress that the video-sharing app is committed to user safety, data protection and security, and keeping the platform free from Chinese government influence.
Drinking Game Apps or Old-School Spin the Bottle: What Holds the Future?
There are many top bottle drinking game apps that are free to download and guaranteed to keep the party atmosphere lively.
Digital Literacy: Can the Republic 'Survive an Algorithm?'
Shawn Lee, a high school social studies teacher in Seattle, wants to see lessons on internet akin to a kind of 21st century driver's education, an essential for modern life.
UN Science Report to Provide Stark Climate Warning
A major new United Nations report being released Monday is expected to provide a sobering reminder that time is running out to avoid passing a dangerous global warming threshold.
Tinder Shows Love for Non-Monogamous People
The dating app announced this week that users can now add new relationship types and pronouns to their profiles.
Meet the Fossil Daddy: Teaching Science with Thirst-traps
He calls himself Fossil Daddy, though prefers to keep his real identity under wraps. He is, according to his Instagram, a scientist, and describes himself as a LGBTQA+ Fossil Hunter & Fossil Pokémon Champion, and more.
Microsoft Adds AI Tools to Office Apps like Outlook, Word
Microsoft is infusing artificial intelligence tools into its suite of office software, including Word, Excel and Outlook emails.
Why TikTok's Security Risks Keep Raising Fears
TikTok is once again fending off claims that its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, would share user data from its popular video-sharing app with the Chinese government.
Wizardry, Warfare, Wii on Ballot for World Video Game HOF
Wizardry, warfare and Wii are on the ballot as the World Video Game Hall of Fame narrows down its contenders for the class of 2023.