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Tech industry group sues Arkansas over new social media laws

A tech industry trade group has sued Arkansas over two new law placing limits on content on social media platforms
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FILE - Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs a bill requiring age verification before creating a new social media account as Sen. Tyler Dees, R-Siloam Springs, looks on during a signing ceremony, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the state Capitol in Little Rock, Ark. (Thomas Metthe/Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP, File)
June 27, 2025 at 6:16 AM

Windows' infamous 'blue screen of death' will soon turn black

Nearly every Windows user has had a run-in with the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” at some point in their computing life
June 27, 2025 at 6:16 AM
FILE - A Microsoft logo is seen on a screen as people listen at an event at Microsoft headquarters, May 20, 2024, in Redmond, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
June 27, 2025 at 5:59 AM

Judge blocks Georgia's social media age verification law, citing free speech concerns

A federal judge is blocking Georgia's law requiring age verification for social media accounts
June 27, 2025 at 5:59 AM
FILE - This combination of photos from 2017 to 2022 shows the logos of Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat on mobile devices. (AP Photo, File)
June 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM

FTC to send $126 million to Fortnite gamers charged for unwanted purchases

The Federal Trade Commission is sending another round of refunds to gamers and their parents who were charged by Epic Games for unwanted items while playing the video game.
June 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
VIDEO: FTC to send $126 million to Fortnite gamers charged for unwanted purchases
June 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM

Why Fortnite gamers may be eligible for a refund, how to file a claim

The FTC is sending another round of refunds to gamers who were charged by Epic Games for unwanted items while playing the video game Fortnite.
June 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
A teenager plays Fortnite video game in Montreuil near Paris, France on February 12, 2025.
June 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM

UK antitrust watchdog says Google may have to offer rival search options

The U.K.’s antitrust watchdog says Google could be forced to let British users choose whether to use rival search services, as it proposes using new digital regulations to boost competition
June 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
FILE - A sign is displayed on a Google building at their campus in Mountain View, Calif., Sept. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
June 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM

Hail a 'robotaxi'? Musk bets cabs will give Tesla lift after sales plunge

Elon Musk has long promised to put a fleet of driverless Tesla “robotaxis” on the roads, but fans and shareholders have been kept waiting
June 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
A driverless Tesla robotaxi, a ride-booking service, moves through traffic, Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
June 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM

Spider crawls over doorbell camera

Imagine getting a nighttime alert for your doorbell camera and then THIS pops up. That's what happened to one Texas woman, who had an unwelcome visitor take center stage in front of her Ring camera.
June 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
VIDEO: Spider crawls over doorbell camera
June 19, 2025 at 9:42 AM

Tried and tested in war: For European drone manufacturers, Ukraine is the place to be

For European drone manufacturers, being able to say that their equipment has been tried in war by Ukrainian forces is becoming a sales pitch
June 19, 2025 at 9:42 AM
A drone named Oskar by French manufacturer Delair is displayed at the Paris Air Show Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Le Bourget, north of Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
June 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Amazon begins to ramp up its Zoox robotaxi factory as it gears up to challenge Waymo

Amazon is gearing up to make as 10,000 robotaxis annually at a sprawling plant near Silicon Valley as it prepares to challenge self-driving cab leader Waymo
June 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
In this undated handout photo provided by Zoox, Zoox robotaxis are assembled at a 220,000-square-foot factory located in Hayward, California. (Zoox via AP)
June 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM

Humanity at risk? New warning from ‘godfather of AI’

Geoffrey Hinton says super-intelligent machines could one day decide that humans are no longer needed.
June 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Geoffrey Hinton says super-intelligent machines coul one day decide that humans are no longer needed.
June 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM

New study looks at kids and screen time and how it affects their behavior

ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton breaks down one of the largest-of-its-kind studies on kids and screen time with how it affects their emotional and social well-being.
June 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
VIDEO: New study looks at kids and screen time and how it affects their behavior
June 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM

Nintendo sells a record 3.5 million Switch 2 units in just 4 days

The Nintendo Switch 2 has smashed its own sales record by becoming the fastest selling Nintendo game system ever with more than 3.5 million units sold in just four days.
June 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
TOPSHOT - A Super Mario character is pictured at a Nintendo display ahead of the launch of the company's Switch 2 console, an electronics store in the city of Nagoya, Aichi prefecture on June 2, 2025. Japan's Nintendo hopes to match the runaway success of the Switch when its levelled-up new console hits shelves on June 5, with strong early sales expected despite the gadget's high price.
June 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM

States sue to over sale of 23andMe genetic data

Twenty-seven states and Washington, D.C., have filed a lawsuit to block the sale of customers’ DNA and data without their consent by 23andMe after the company declared bankruptcy.
June 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
VIDEO: States sue to over sale of 23andMe genetic data
June 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM

Screen time linked to aggression, anxiety and low self-esteem in kids: Study

The study looked at nearly 300,000 children around the world.
June 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Stock photo of a teen girl on her cellphone.
June 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM

Apple unveils new operating system and AI capabilities

Products feature real-time translation and augmented call screening, Apple said.
June 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during an event on the Apple campus in Cupertino, Calif., June 9, 2025.
June 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM

It’s game on with Nintendo Switch 2 release

Gamers were lining up for hours for the release of the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 -- with some lining up for days.
June 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Gamers were lining up for hours for the release of the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 -- with some lining up for days.
June 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM

What to know about the Nintendo Switch 2: Price, features

The Nintendo switch 2 will be released early Thursday morning.
June 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A guest plays Mariokart World of the new Nintendo Switch 2 video-game console system of Japanese video-game company Nintendo during the worldwide presentation at the Grand Palais in Paris on April 2, 2025.
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How the rise of artificial intelligence will impact future jobs

Axios tech policy reporter Maria Curi explains how the white-collar workforce may change after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that AI’s growth could result in job losses.
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VIDEO: How the rise of artificial intelligence will impact future jobs
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Social media puts focus on ADHD and adults

ABC News' Dr. Darien Sutton breaks down what to know about adult ADHD, as diagnoses rise and social media brings more attention to the symptoms.
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VIDEO: Social media puts focus on ADHD and adults
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Humanoid robots pack a futuristic punch in boxing ring

The robotic fighters demonstrated a wide range of combat skills and were even able to regain their footing after knockdowns.
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VIDEO: Humanoid robots pack a futuristic punch in boxing ring
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Trump wants to create manufacturing jobs. His tech allies help automate them.

"There's a fundamental conflict between these goals," one expert says.
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The Tesla humanoid robot Optimus Gen-2 and Tesla new energy electric vehicles on display in a Tesla store in Shanghai, China on May 15, 2025.
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How officials are working to keep beachgoers safe from sharks

Great Whites have been spotted early off the East Coast and new tracking technology is giving scientists a look at what's bring them closer to shore.
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VIDEO How officials are working to keep beachgoers safe from sharks
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Nanotech contact lenses give humans 'super vision,' even in total darkness: Study

Humans can now see in the dark and even with their eyes closed using nanotechnology contact lenses, according to a new study.
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A worker at Primera Opticos Fersan opticians holds a contact lens on May 30, 2024, in Alcala de Henares, Madrid, Spain.
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What parents should know about the viral 'Italian brainrot' trend

Here's what parents should know about the viral 'Italian brainrot' trend taking over social media.
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Stock photo of a child on a tablet.
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GoFundMe marks fundraising milestone, launches new tool

The crowdfunding platform announced it has surpassed $40 billion raised globally and says it will launch a new tool aimed at helping nonprofits increase charitable donations.
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VIDEO: GoFundMe marks fundraising milestone, launches new tool
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Xbox consoles see huge price jump

Microsoft announced Thursday that it raised prices on its Xbox consoles and accessories, just weeks after the Trump administration announced its tariffs.
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A Microsoft Xbox Series X home video game console, Oct. 27, 2020.
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Xbox consoles see prices hike amid 'market conditions'

Microsoft announced Thursday that it raised prices on its Xbox consoles and accessories, just weeks after the Trump administration announced its tariffs.
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The cheapest Xbox model has hit a 25% price jump.
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Academy Awards honor sci-tech winners

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held the Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony Wednesday after postponing it in February due to the LA wildfires.
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VIDEO: Academy Awards honor sci-tech winners
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Breakthrough in Parkinson's disease treatment

A new FDA-approved device, called a DBS device, claims to use adaptive deep brain stimulation to treat some with Parkinson's disease.
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VIDEO: Breakthrough in Parkinson's disease treatment
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California homeowner finds hidden camera in bushes

A California homeowner found the hidden camera disguised with fake grass in bushes located on his property.
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A California homeowner found the hidden camera disguised with fake grass in bushes located on his property.
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Seniors lost $4.8 billion to scammers in 2024: FBI

The FBI issued its annual internet crime report on Wednesday.
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The seal of the Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters, February 20, 2025.
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This sustainable solution could make housing cheaper, more environmentally friendly

Researchers, engineers and community planners may have found a solution to combat both the climate crisis and the housing crisis simultaneously: 3D printed homes.
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3D printed homes can help ease the housing crisis and climate crisis, experts say.
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Discord sued over child safety concerns

A new lawsuit by the New Jersey attorney general says Discord’s default settings enable young users to be “inundated with explicit content” and targeted by predators.
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VIDEO: Discord sued over child safety concerns
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New Jersey Attorney General files lawsuit against social media site Discord

The popular chat app is being sued over kids' safety with New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin alleging that Discord has become a playground for child predators.
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The popular chat app is being sued over kids' safety with New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin alleging that Discord has become a playground for child predators.
3 months ago

Tech entrepreneur Aisha Bowe on the verge of launching to the edge of space

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe about Monday’s planned historic Blue Origin New Shepard launch with an all-female crew.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Tech entrepreneur Aisha Bowe on the verge of launching to the edge of space
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Need a new computer or hearing aids? Buy now, expert advises

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with The Verge’s senior tech reporter Victoria Song, who explains how the Trump administration’s blanket tariffs could hike the prices of electronics like cellphones.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Need a new computer or hearing aids? Buy now, expert advises
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Satellite images show US B-2 nuclear-capable bombers deployed to Indian Ocean

The Pentagon announced Tuesday that it is rapidly expanding its footprint in the Middle East.
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The Pentagon announced Tuesday that it is rapidly expanding its footprint in the Middle East.
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23andMe bankruptcy: How to delete your personal data

23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and said it may be looking for a buyer.
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A sign is posted in front of the 23andMe headquarters on Feb. 1, 2024 in Sunnyvale, Calif.
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DIY biohacker community seeks cybernetic reality by merging with machines

At the annual Grindfest meetup, biohackers implant themselves with microchips and magnets while turning to regulation-friendly Honduras for further development.
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A Grindfest attendee displays his prosthetic eye, which glows with a green laser.
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Paralyzed man can vacuum, feed his dog thanks to brain chip

Peter Yoo, the head of neuroscience for Synchron, explains the technology that allows people to control digital devices with their thoughts.
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VIDEO: Paralyzed man can vacuum, feed his dog thanks to brain chip
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Uber expands Waymo driverless car service to Austin

Uber and Waymo currently operate together in Phoenix.
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Passengers ride in an electric Jaguar I-Pace car outfitted with Waymo full self-driving technology in Santa Monica, Calif., Feb. 21, 2023.
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Inside the rise of fraudulent text scams

The Secret Service, New York attorney general's office and Queens district attorney recently uncovered one of these schemes targeting New Yorkers, but the trend is on the rise around the country.
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VIDEO: Inside the rise of fraudulent text scams
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Tips for improving tech posture 

ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton answers your health questions and shares tips for improving tech posture.
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VIDEO: Tips for improving tech posture 
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Cameras made in China may be used to spy on US: DHS

Internet-connected cameras made in China are giving the Chinese government the ability to "conduct espionage or disrupt US critical infrastructure," according to the DHS.
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IT specialist working on a laptop computer in a big data center.
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Cybersecurity expert discovers DeepSeek using ‘digital fingerprinting technology’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to the CEO of Feroot Security, Ivan Tsarynny, on his team's discovery Deepseek code can send user data to the Chinese government.
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Cybersecurity expert discovers DeepSeek using ‘digital fingerprinting technology’
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DeepSeek AI app coding can transfer users' data directly to the Chinese government

DeepSeek coding has the capability to transfer users' data directly to the Chinese government
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This photo illustration shows the DeepSeek app logo displayed on a mobile phone in Brussels on Jan. 28, 2025.
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Why is DeepSeek a 'big moment' for AI? Experts explain.

The emergence of DeepSeek has sent some tech stocks tumbling.
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The DeepSeek application arranged on a smartphone in Hong Kong, China, Jan. 27, 2025.
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Nvidia, Microsoft shares tumble amid rise of China-based AI DeepSeek

DeepSeek chatbot tops Apple's app-store charts.
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Traders and financial professionals work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City, Jan. 27, 2025.
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Here’s what you need to know for the Real ID

For people 18 and older, a REAL ID will be required to travel on a plane beginning May 7, 2025.
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For people 18 and older, a REAL ID will be required to travel on a plane beginning Oct. 1.