People enter 'dissociative state' when using social media, researchers say

Have you ever opened social media and all of a sudden 30 minutes went by without you even noticing? Researchers, studying this dissociative state, created an app with a focus on users' time and attention.

The Right Stuff, a dating app for conservatives, launches this fall

The site was founded by three former Trump aides who hope to help you find your Mr. or Mrs. “Right” — a conservative, right-leaning partner, that is.

GreenPal app helping homeowners hire on-demand services in Phoenix

How’s your lawn looking after all the monsoon activity the last couple of weeks? If it needs some love, the app GreenPal just launched in Phoenix and it can help you with any outdoor projects by connecting you with local landscapers immediately.

Disney+ to increase prices with new ad-supported subscription

The company unveiled a tiered system with the new prices reflecting whether or not customers would want to watch ads.

Elon Musk sells $7B in Tesla shares ahead of Twitter fight

Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.

Biden signs bill to boost US chip manufacturing to better compete with China

Biden signed the CHIPS Act, a $280 billion bipartisan bill to increase domestic high-tech manufacturing to boost U.S. competitiveness over China.

Elon Musk says Twitter deal should move forward with more 'bot' info

Twitter has argued in court that Elon Musk is deliberately trying to tank the deal because market conditions have deteriorated and the acquisition no longer serves his interests.

Elon Musk responds: Countersuit accuses Twitter of fraud

Elon Musk alleges that Twitter committed fraud and breach of contract. The billionaire offered to buy the social media company, then tried to back out by claiming Twitter was infested with “spam bots” and fake accounts.

Mother sues Facebook, claiming harm to addicted teenage daughter

Cecelia Tesch says her 13-year-old daughter suffers from an eating disorder, depression and other mental health problems after six years of using Facebook.

Oakland man faces racism during abroad program at Cambridge and responds with an incredible teaching moment

A 22-year-old Oakland tech prodigy and entrepreneur became a victim of a shocking and disturbing act of racism while taking part in a summer program at the University of Cambridge. He responded by using his tech skills to call out the perpetrator while also taking the opportunity to educate and inspire.

Pet-fluencer: Arizona turtle that acts like a dog goes viral on social media

Andrew Michael Boulton has posted dozens of video of his red-eared slider turtle, Mr. Mostly Mittens, onto TikTok, and some of the video have garnered millions of views.