Posting black squares with 'Black Lives Matter' hashtag drowns out vital information, activists say
Some have pointed out that using #BlackLivesMatter on blackout posts makes it harder for activists to find important information.
Some have pointed out that using #BlackLivesMatter on blackout posts makes it harder for activists to find important information.
Trump signs social media executive order that calls for removal of liability protections over 'censoring'
Flanked by Attorney General Bill Barr, President Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office on Thursday that interprets Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 (CDA) as not providing statutory liability protections for tech companies that engage in censorship and political conduct.
Flanked by Attorney General Bill Barr, President Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office on Thursday that interprets Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 (CDA) as not providing statutory liability protections for tech companies that engage in censorship and political conduct.
Dating over Zoom? Don't be surprised if those online sparks fizzle in person
Now, as states start to ease restrictions, some may have broached taking the next step: an in-person rendezvous.
Now, as states start to ease restrictions, some may have broached taking the next step: an in-person rendezvous.
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' in election after fact-check added to mail-in ballot tweets
Twitter users will be able to click on a link to see verified information regarding mail-in ballots and false claims made by the president.
Twitter users will be able to click on a link to see verified information regarding mail-in ballots and false claims made by the president.
Nearly half of Twitter accounts discussing coronavirus are likely bots, researchers say
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Dallas FBI office sees drop in street crimes, but spike in cybercrimes due to COVID-19
Like all of law enforcement, the Dallas FBI is battling the same invisible enemy as the rest of us: COVID-19 in its building and on the street.
Like all of law enforcement, the Dallas FBI is battling the same invisible enemy as the rest of us: COVID-19 in its building and on the street.
Police warn some social media 'challenges' can lead to hackers gaining personal information
Some viral challenges on Facebook and Instagram may seem harmless, but police say the information could potentially be used against you.
Some viral challenges on Facebook and Instagram may seem harmless, but police say the information could potentially be used against you.
Nurse shows how even when you wear gloves, coronavirus cross-contamination happens
A Michigan nurse made a video demonstrating how easily cross-contamination happens, even if you wear protective gloves.
A Michigan nurse made a video demonstrating how easily cross-contamination happens, even if you wear protective gloves.
Tito's Handmade Vodka does not want you to use it to make homemade hand sanitizer
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Texas angler catches bizarre creature while fishing, recognizes it as dangerous
Texas Parks and Wildlife identified the creature from a video sent to them by Ramirez: It was a bearded fireworm.
Texas Parks and Wildlife identified the creature from a video sent to them by Ramirez: It was a bearded fireworm.
UNT student helps others win scholarships with YouTube videos
A University of North Texas student has a lot of expertise when it comes to snagging scholarships.
A University of North Texas student has a lot of expertise when it comes to snagging scholarships.
California couple who just adopted newborn girl showered with love on Southwest flight
A couple who adopted a newborn daughter in Colorado was heading back home to California and had an unforgettable experience on a Southwest Airlines flight.
A couple who adopted a newborn daughter in Colorado was heading back home to California and had an unforgettable experience on a Southwest Airlines flight.
Mike Bloomberg has partnered with several Instagram meme pages for an ad campaign to make the candidate ‘look cool’
If you’re one of the millions of followers of Instagram’s most notable meme pages, you may have noticed your timeline was taken over by a flurry of sponsored content for Mike Bloomberg’s presidential campaign.
If you’re one of the millions of followers of Instagram’s most notable meme pages, you may have noticed your timeline was taken over by a flurry of sponsored content for Mike Bloomberg’s presidential campaign.
Facebook's official Twitter, Instagram accounts hacked
Facebook’s Twitter and Instagram accounts appeared to be hacked Friday afternoon.
Facebook’s Twitter and Instagram accounts appeared to be hacked Friday afternoon.
VIDEO: Dog in Central Texas jumping for joy at the sight of snow
As exciting as it is for Texans to see snow, one pup couldn't help but leap for joy when she saw the snowflakes.
As exciting as it is for Texans to see snow, one pup couldn't help but leap for joy when she saw the snowflakes.
Vanessa Bryant posts statement on deaths of Kobe, Gianna
Vanessa Bryant released a statement on her Instagram account addressing the deaths of her husband Kobe and daughter Gianna.
Vanessa Bryant released a statement on her Instagram account addressing the deaths of her husband Kobe and daughter Gianna.
Multiple NFL league, team social media accounts hacked
Several social media accounts belonging to the NFL and its teams were compromised on Monday.
Several social media accounts belonging to the NFL and its teams were compromised on Monday.
Girl, 14, uses Snapchat to tell friends she'd been kidnapped at San Jose motel
Her friends then used Snapchat's location service to figure out that she was that she was at the E-Z 8 Motel at 1550 N. First St. in San Jose and called 911.
Her friends then used Snapchat's location service to figure out that she was that she was at the E-Z 8 Motel at 1550 N. First St. in San Jose and called 911.
Utah man gets locked inside 24 Hour Fitness after hours, shares selfies from inside facility
A Utah man was locked in a 24 Hour Fitness gym after swimming laps alone in the pool and he decided to have some fun with the late-night lockup.
A Utah man was locked in a 24 Hour Fitness gym after swimming laps alone in the pool and he decided to have some fun with the late-night lockup.
Woman ordered to pay ex-boyfriend more than $150K for defaming him on Instagram, other sites
The Supreme Court judge in Canada ruled that Noelle Halcrow was "motivated by malice."
The Supreme Court judge in Canada ruled that Noelle Halcrow was "motivated by malice."