Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok

With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.

Starbucks' new policy: Buy something or get out

Starbucks has introduced a new policy requiring customers to make a purchase to remain in stores, reversing its 2018 open-door policy.

Disney sued for allegedly copying the idea for Moana and its sequel

Animator Buck Woodall has sued Disney, alleging the company copied elements of his screenplay for "Bucky" to create "Moana" and its sequel.

Uber offering free rides to teens who failed their driving exam

Uber is offering free rides to teens who recently failed their driving test, helping parents manage transportation and easing stress for young drivers.

Amazon is ending its 'Try Before You Buy' program: What to know

Amazon is ending its "Prime Try Before You Buy," a program that lets customers try out certain clothing, shoes and accessories and only pay for what they want to keep.

Amazon trims back DEI initiatives, latest company to make cuts

Amazon just joined Meta, Walmart and a host of other firms in trimming back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Here's what to know.

Tesla recalls nearly 240,000 vehicles over rearview camera issue

Tesla has recalled 239,382 vehicles over a problem affecting the rearview camera, which can cause a visibility issue. Here's what to know.

TikTok US ban: Supreme Court hears arguments over whether popular app stays or goes

In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.

Uber, Lyft offering free rides to evacuees impacted by Los Angeles wildfires

Uber and Lyft announced they are offering free rides for evacuees in an effort to help those impacted by the devastating wildfires in Southern California.

Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes

Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.

UFC head Dana White, strong Trump supporter, joins Meta's board of directors

UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.

Apple TV+ streaming free this weekend: How to watch

What to know about streaming Apple TV+ shows and movies free during special three-day promotion to start 2025.

Apple's $95M eavesdropping lawsuit settlement: What to know

What to know about settlement claims after lawsuit alleged Apple's Siri assistant recorded users without consent.

Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone.