Facebook pauses development of 'Instagram Kids' app after pushback

Instagram is putting a hold on the development of an “Instagram Kids” app so it can address concerns about the vulnerability of younger users.

Tiger King 2: Netflix says second season of hit show coming in 2021

“Tiger King,” the Netflix docuseries that became a cultural phenomenon in the early months of the pandemic, is getting a second season.

Disney World workers to march against company vaccine mandate

"We understand that COVID-19 is a very real health concern that we all have to take seriously," said event organizer Nick Caturano, "but many cast members have a legitimate basis for refusing vaccination." 

'True gentleman': 4-year-old tips his hat to Disney princesses during parade

On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, 4-year-old Bernardo was seen tipping his hat to every Disney princess passing by at a Magic Kingdom parade. His mom says her son is "Disney's true prince."

Apple offers iPhone 13 in four models

Apple unveiled its next iPhone lineup. The new iPhone 13 will come in four different designs, with prices starting in a range from $700 to $1,100. Apple also shows off its new Watch series, iPad, and iPad mini.

Amazon eyes 125K more hires, $18+ per hour average salary

Amazon wants to hire 125,000 delivery and warehouse workers and said Tuesday that it is paying new hires an average of $18 an hour in a tight job market as more people shop online.

Apple releases emergency software update to fix security flaw

Apple released an emergency security software patch to fix a vulnerability that an internet watchdog group says allowed spyware from the world’s most infamous hacker-for-hire firm, NSO Group, to infect the iPhone of a Saudi activist without any user interaction.

Amazon to pay 100% of college tuition for its US hourly employees

Amazon will pay 100% college tuition, including books and other fees, for its 750,000 hourly employees in the United States.

Microsoft return to U.S. offices delayed indefinitely

Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it’s safer to do so.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey addresses private school vouchers, public school funding and unemployment

On Wednesday afternoon, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey addressed the status of private school vouchers for parents to enroll kids into schools without mask policies. He also touched on the state's high unemployment rate.

Disney World annual passes are back on sale: Cost, benefits and more

The theme park resort halted the sale of new annual passes during the pandemic, but announced last month that they would be available for purchase once again starting Sept. 8 – which some changes.

Apple delays update that would scan US phones for child sex abuse images

Apple announced a delay in its plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, saying it needs more time to refine the system before releasing it.

Amazon says it’s looking to hire 55,000 people

Amazon said it plans to hire 55,000 people around the world, with about 40,000 of those roles in the U.S.

Jan. 6 committee asks Facebook, AT&T, Google, others to save phone, internet data

The House select committee tasked with investigating the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has sent letters for 35 social media and communications companies requesting preservation orders for certain individuals who may have connections to the insurrection.

Brutal benchmark: Arizona passes 1 million COVID-19 cases

The Arizona Department of Health Services on Friday reported 3,707 new cases of COVID-19 and 63 additional deaths. Over 18,000 deaths from the virus have now been reported.

Amazon partners with Affirm to give shoppers buy-now-pay-later option

Amazon is teaming with payments company Affirm to offer online shoppers a buy-now-pay-later option that does not involve credit cards.