NASA's Moon Surface Simulation Could Help In Possible Return There
Before NASA can return people to the moon, it first has to test technology to keep astronauts safe.
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How To Remove Your Personal Information From Google Searches
You can now remove things like your address, phone number and signature from Google. Here’s a step-by-step guide to protect your personal information.
Federal Trade Commission Warns Of Student Loan Relief Scams
Cybersecurity experts told Newsy the relief program is particularly lucrative to scammers because it offers a huge target for information and money.
Musk Reportedly Plans To Cut 75% Of Twitter Staff Upon Acquisition
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk plans to lay off nearly 7,500 Twitter workers, according to The Washington Post.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Netflix Will Charge Fees For Sharing Your Password Starting In 2023
Netflix confirmed that it will begin charging accounts that share passwords early next year. Here’s how much your bill could increase.
NY Leaders Propose Measures To Keep Violent Videos Offline
The recommendations are contained in a report examining the role of online platforms in the May 14 attack at a Tops Friendly Market.
| AP and Maura Sirianni
Kanye West To Buy Conservative Social Media Platform Parler
Parlement Technologies and West, legally known as Ye, said the acquisition should be completed this year, but details on the price were not revealed.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Musk: SpaceX Might Keep Funding Satellite Service In Ukraine
Early Friday, Musk tweeted that it was costing SpaceX $20 million a month to support Ukraine’s communications needs.
| AP
Why Are Supersonic Jets Making A Comeback?
The aviation industry is bullish on a future where travel takes half as long. That means New York to London in under four hours. So what will it take?
Pioneering Privacy Law Runs Into More Trouble In Maryland
Newsy has learned Maryland missed a key deadline in the rollout of new ancestry DNA privacy rules, another sign of trouble for the stalled law.
What Happens If Elon Musk Buys Twitter?
Experts are worried, based on Musk’s comments on how speech should be moderated on social media.
Next Level: What Does The Future Of Gaming Look Like?
From dropping quarters into arcades to strapping on a virtual reality headset, the way we play video games is always changing.
| Matt Picht and Jennifer Smart
Judge Delays Twitter Trial, Giving Musk Time To Seal $44B Buyout
The judge gave Elon Musk and Twitter until Oct. 28 to close the deal, or a trial originally set for Oct. 17 will happen in November.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Are Social Media Platforms Ready For The Midterms?
As Americans get ready for midterm elections, many social media platforms are tightening up on cybersecurity to protect voters.
After Hurricane Ian, Florida Now Deals With Online Charity Scams
Florida officials have warned people to be wary of fake charity funds spread through social media.
President Biden To Mark IBM Investment With Democrats In Tough Races
Democrats facing tough midterms races have largely avoided appearing with President Biden as his approval rating has slumped.
| AP
Knowing What's Real When It Comes To Medical Misinformation
One doctor says she sees posts on social media all too often that are spreading false information.
Report: Elon Musk Proposes Going Ahead With Deal To Buy Twitter
The Tesla CEO has proposed to follow through with a deal to buy the social media platform for $54.20 per share, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday.
| AP and Bianca Facchinei and Scripps News Staff
QR Codes Are Reshaping Public Transit, But Are They Safe?
QR codes are great for concert tickets and sporting events, but are they practical for city buses and subways?
Next Level: Can Gaming Be For Everyone?
Video games can reach a vastly broad audience. But deeply-rooted mechanics and stereotypes can still create a barrier to entry for some players.
Musk, Twitter CEO Delay Questioning Ahead Of October Trial
Both sides have postponed their depositions ahead of an October trial that will decide who's at fault for the collapse of Musk's bid to buy Twitter.
| AP
Elon Musk Faces Deposition With Twitter Ahead Of October Trial
A trial is set to begin Oct. 17 that will decide whether the Tesla CEO must follow through with his $44 billion proposal to buy Twitter.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Next Level: Can Modders Save Games By Breaking Them?
There's a long-standing tradition of amateur game developers tinkering with the content of finished games.
| Matt Picht and Jennifer Smart
Breakthrough Device Could Ease Deep Depression
A very small group of just several hundred Americans is trying an at-home medical treatment involving electrical stimulation of part of the brain.
Next Level: Are We On The Brink Of Gaming's Cinematic Golden Age?
Video games and movies have many things in common, but efforts to adapt franchises from one medium to another have historically been met with failure.
| Casey Mendoza and Matt Picht and Jennifer Smart
How Accent-Changing Apps Are Removing Communication Barriers
Apps like Sanas are helping smooth communication by removing accent barriers that can lead to misunderstandings.
Call Center Technology Could Remove Accents From Customer Service
New AI technology for call centers can essentially remove foreign accents on phone calls, but does this perpetuate discrimination issues?
TikTok, Other Social Companies Address Data Privacy Before Congress
TikTok's chief operating officer and other social media executives commented on national security concerns in a Wednesday Congressional hearing.
Report: TikTok Search Results Riddled With Misinformation
The amount of misinformation — and the ease with which it can be found — is especially troubling given TikTok's popularity with young people.
| AP
Whistleblower Lays Out Twitter's Data Security Troubles
Former head of Twitter security Peiter Zatko explained the company has previously employed foreign agents.
