A July 4th with no fireworks? What to know as some cities turn to high-tech alternatives

Fireworks display have been a big part of Independence Day celebrations for a long time, but in recent years, some parts of the U.S. have opted to replace it with high-tech alternatives. Here's what you should know about fireworks, and why it is being replaced in some cities.

What is Threads? Meta's new app that's taking on Twitter

Threads is billed as a “text-based conversation app" that is linked to Instagram, with the listing teasing a Twitter-like microblogging experience.

Apple to shut down My Photo Stream: Here’s how to save your photos

Photos stopped being uploaded to My Photo Stream as of June 26 and everything in that album that has not been saved will be deleted when the service ends on July 26.

Over half of Americans have faced online hate or harassment, survey finds

Although hate and harassment rose across the board, the Anti-Defamation League noted that these increases were most pronounced among Black/African American and Muslim respondents.

Elon Musk hands down Twitter restrictions amid global outages

The new Twitter restrictions came at the same time as widespread outages for users left them unable to access the platform.

5G wireless signals could disrupt air travel this holiday weekend

Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week could face a new source of disruptions starting Saturday, when wireless providers are expected to power up new 5G systems near major airports.

Bose recalling 884K speakers over potential fire risk

The recall of the 884,000 bass modules stems from the potential fire hazard that could arise if electrical parts inside them fail, according to an alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). It was announced on Thursday.

Apple is now the first publicly traded company valued at $3 trillion

Apple is now the first publicly traded company to close a trading day with a $3 trillion market value, marking another milestone for a technology juggernaut that has reshaped society with a line-up of products that churn out eye-popping profits.

Thousands of Arizona Medicaid members affected by breach

"The viewable details included first and last name, address, and the last 4 digits of social security numbers," AHCCS wrote in a news release.

Flying car receives special FAA certification
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Officials with a California-based company announced they that have received a limited special airworthiness certification from the FAA for a car that has vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. The car, which was unveiled in October 2022, can carry up to two people, but it also comes with a rather hefty price tag for a vehicle.

Social media influencer who faked Petaluma kidnapping gets 90 days in jail

A social media influencer has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for concocting a fake story about a Petaluma couple attempting to kidnap her children, prosecutors said.