Facebook users reporting celebrity spam is flooding their feeds
Meta, the parent company of the social media platform, says a configuration change caused the issue with users' feeds early Wednesday morning.
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As Germany struggles in energy crisis, more turn to solar to help power homes
A Ukrainian-born entrepreneur in Berlin who launched a startup selling DIY solar panels has seen her business boom, as the country's reliance on Russian gas causes utility bills to skyrocket.
Whistleblower says Twitter's security flaws are a risk to users and national security
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Washington Post's Joseph Menn, one of the reporters to break the story about Twitter's former security chief accusing the company of security and privacy vulnerabilities.
A new system to flag racist incidents and acts of hate is named after Emmett Till
The Emmett Till Alerts will be sent to Black elected officials across Maryland — along with national civil rights organizations, clergy members and other leaders.
Mount Kilimanjaro climbers can share slope selfies in real-time thanks to new Wi-Fi
Tanzanian authorities installed the high-speed broadband network on the slopes of Africa's tallest mountain last week and say it should reach the summit by the end of this year.
'Saints Row' takes players on a crime spree that's goofy, sincere — and a tad glitchy
'Saints Row' presents a sunny sandbox bursting with heists, hijinks, and witty banter. But the new reboot doesn't quite live up to the satisfying gameplay of franchise competitor, 'Grand Theft Auto.'
After poor broadband access, a man started his own fiber internet service provider
A Michigan man aims to bring high-speed internet to a rural community. It's a place where broadband is a lifeline for many, but neighbors are often stuck with slow dial-up connections.
Andrew Tate gets banned from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok for violating their policies
The influencer and former kickboxer was banned from multiple social media platforms after violating their policies. The influencer's misogynistic remarks have reached millions across the internet.
Streaming outperforms both cable and broadcast TV for the first time ever
Streaming platforms outpaced broadcast and cable in July's total TV viewership. The change came as new seasons of hits on Hulu and Netflix debuted and live sports and traditional shows went on hiatus.
Even with billions of dollars, making semiconductor chips domestically will be tough
A new law allots billions for research and manufacturing semiconductor chips. The chip industry is enthusiastic, but says bringing chipmaking to the U.S. will be a long, complicated process.