Netflix And TikTok Take Action Against Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals.
| AP and Alex Livingston
Tech
Hackers Are Picking Sides In The Russia-Ukraine War
Hackers are split on who they're supporting, with one group declaring a "cyber war" against Russian government and another declaring full support.
What Are NFTs, And Are They Worth It? Experts, Artists Weigh In
Non-fungible tokens are digital assets built using generally the same programming as cryptocurrency. So, why are they exploding in popularity now?
States Launch Probe Into TikTok's Effect On Kids' Health
The investigation was announced by numerous states led by California, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey, Tennessee and Vermont.
| AP and Veronica De La Cruz
Fitbit Recalls 1 Million Ionic Watches After Burn Injuries
The company announced a voluntary recall "out of an abundance of caution."
| Veronica De La Cruz and Scripps News Staff
Find Out If You Are Using The Most Hacked Passwords
In a recent study, payment service provider Dojo determined the most commonly hacked passwords worldwide.
Propaganda, Fake Videos Of Ukraine Invasion Bombard Users
TikTok videos, propagandized headlines and tweets are confusing millions about the reality of how this battle is unfolding.
| AP
Chicago TikTok Creator Is The Windy City's Unofficial Historian
A man hoping to educate his kids about Chicago has spun his online fame into real-life opportunities.
Arkansas Governor On Flying Cars And A Potential Presidential Run
With innovation top of mind, Gov. Asa Hutchinson is launching an initiative for flying cars, and he also says he's not ruling out a presidential run.
| Scripps News Staff
AT&T Shuts Down Its 3G Service
AT&T is the first telecom provider to shut down its 3G network. T-Mobile and Verizon will do the same later this year.
| Scripps News Staff
Former President Donald Trump Launches New Social Media App
Truth Social launched on the Apple App Store about one year after Trump was banned from popular social media apps like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
| AP
Why Are Video Game Adaptations So Bad?
Though book adaptations do relatively well in the box office, the same cannot be said of video game movies.
The Video Game Market Is Spilling Into The Movie Industry
Given their increasing popularity, one would think video game movie adaptations would typically be wildly successful, but that's not the case.
| Scripps News Staff
Is Your Money Safe In PayPal? How The Platform Is Keeping Users' Money
PayPal can suddenly lock and keep people from accessing their own money in the system, sometimes with no reason why.
From eBooks To Digital Currency, We May Own Less Than We Think
Some PayPal users have been barred from the platform, unable to get their money or any answers unless they subpoena the platform.
| Scripps News Staff
Spread Of 'Smart City' Technology Raises Privacy Concerns
Surveillance is a rising concern as cities invest in more self-monitoring, analysis, and reporting technology (SMART).
| Amanda Brandeis
Experts Are Using TikTok To Track Russian Troop Movement
While politicians parse Vladimir Putin's words for signs of a Ukraine invasion, experts are studying his actions by way of video forensics.
Amazon Raises Cost Of Prime Membership Following Strong Q4 Earnings
The e-commerce company is raising the price of its Prime membership for the first time in four years — from $119 to $139 per year.
| AP
Olympics Might Be A Target For Cyber Espionage And Surveillance
Experts say cyber espionage and surveillance of athletes and visitors is the biggest threat by the Chinese government at the Games.
Tesla Recalls Over 817K Vehicles For Seat Belt Chime Malfunction
The company will issue a software update to address the issue of seat belt chimes not sounding when the vehicles are started.
| AP
The Need For Digital Wellness
Our increasing use of digital devices has put a new focus on maintaining digital wellness.
| Scripps News Staff
Spotify To Add Advisories To Podcasts Discussing COVID-19
The advisories will link to Spotify's fact-based COVID-19 hub in what Spotify's chief executive described as a "new effort to combat misinformation."
| AP
Company Created Tool To Identify Trusted News Sources
NewsGuard is a tool that rates certain websites on its trustworthiness as an accredited source.
| Scripps News Staff
Newsy Investigates: TikTok's Misinformation Challenge
As part of News Literacy Week, Newsy investigates how false content spreads on the massive social media platform.
Fact-Checking Social Media In An Era Of Manipulated Photos, Videos
Christian Bryant explains the effect manipulated images and videos have on news literacy, with suggestions on how to weed out the fakes.
| Scripps News Staff
Experts: Cyber Warfare May Be Used To Start Invasion Into Ukraine
All four cyber military experts Newsy spoke with said Ukraine's military itself would likely be the target of hack attacks.
New 'Smart Gun' Technology Looks To Address Safety Concerns
Two companies are developing personal authentication technology for handguns so they can only be fired by authorized users.
Kian Vesteinesson On Surveillance Of Everyday Citizens
An expert breaks down surveillance trends, and their effects on everyday citizens.
| Scripps News Staff
The Security Vulnerabilities Of Smart Home Systems
The proliferation of internet-connected home devices also presents more opportunities for bad actors to attack their networks.
| Scripps News Staff
Intel To Build $20B Ohio Chip Facility Amid Global Shortage
The U.S. and Europe are pushing to reduce reliance on chip producers that are now mostly based in Asia.
| AP and Willie James Inman
