85% of people said video calls make them more self-conscious, survey finds
A new survey finds this technological advancement could also be impacting a person’s self-esteem.
How social media sleuths can help -- and hurt -- a case like Gabby Petito's
They scroll through her social media accounts, analyzing photos and Google Maps. An army of digital detectives is unofficially on the case of Gabby Petito, whose story has captivated the internet.
Gabby Petito story boosted by social media and true-crime craze
Whether the frenzy of attention and internet sleuthing has helped the Gabby Petito investigation is not clear, but it has illuminated the intersection between social media and the public's fascination with true-crime stories.
Clive Sinclair, pioneer of affordable home computers, dies at 81
Clive Sinclair, a British inventor who rose to prominence in the early 1980s with a series of affordable home computers, has died at 81.
Valley schools see rise in theft, vandalism due to 'devious licks' TikTok trend
The trend, called “Devious Lick,” encourages students to steal and damage school property.
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.
‘She’s happy’: Britney Spears reportedly deletes Instagram account
The pop star willingly deleted her Instagram account and is “happy and in a great place,” a source told Page Six.
Woolly mammoth resurrection? Scientists say it's in process
Funding for the project reportedly comes from investors ranging from Climate Capital to Winklevoss twins.
Audit: Arizona database flaws may put public safety at risk
Arizona state auditors say public safety may be put at risk by reporting gaps and a backlog in the database that the state uses for conducting background checks of people seeking certain jobs or occupational licenses.
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.
How Arizona first responders are honoring the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
First responder agencies around Arizona are remembering the lives lost and the heroic acts that took place 20 years ago on Sept. 11 during the terror attacks on America.
Dysart Unified using high-tech device to clean classroom air — how it works
Dysart Unified School District is using a high-tech air cleaner as an extra layer of protection against COVID-19 in its schools.
Texas teen uses TikTok to sabotage abortion whistleblower website
A Fort Bend Co. teen went online, used some sarcasm when telling her followers what to do to overwhelm the website and cause it to crash, which it did.
Singapore testing robots to patrol pedestrian areas for ‘undesirable social behaviors’
It’s not exactly “Robocop,” but robots that can detect “undesirable social behaviors” are being tested this month in Singapore.
Social media influencer stops in Arizona to surprise people with money for being honest
Social media influencer, Jimmy Darts, is spreading love and generosity to people across the nation, including in Arizona, by rewarding them for honesty.
Hive is dangerous new ransomware threat, FBI says
First seen in June 2021, Hive poses "significant challenges" for organizations to combat, according to the FBI.
Twitter's new service allows users to charge followers to view tweets
The social networking service introduced “Super Follows,” which will let users charge for extra, exclusive material not shown to their regular followers.
How Rob Gronkowski is using blockchain for nutrition, sports medicine on demand
Athletes like Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski are using blockchain to step up their nutrition game.
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.
FBI warns of ransomware uptick ahead of Labor Day holiday
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have alerted consumers and business owners of an increase in deleterious ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends.