Apple AirTags gain additional anti-stalking messaging in new iOS 15.4 betaThose include warnings to would-be stalkers and a bug fix around accessory notifications.By S. Dent, 02.23.2022
Apple says motorcycle vibrations can damage iPhone camerasThe iPhone won't be pickin' up good vibrations if you attach it to a bike.By M. Moon, 09.11.2021
Rep. Schiff wants Google and Twitter to use COVID-19 misinformation warningsHe wants the platforms to be more like Facebook.By C. Fisher, 04.30.2020
Homeland Security wants you to update your Firefox browser right nowIt says attackers could exploit a vulnerability to ‘take control’ of your system.By C. Fisher, 01.10.2020
Google adds spam detection and verified business SMS to MessagesSo you know that appointment confirmation isn’t spam.By C. Fisher, 12.12.2019
800,000 Californians could be without power by the end of the dayThe planned power outage is an attempt to prevent wildfires.By C. Fisher, 10.09.2019
Tesla warns California customers to charge their EVs ahead of outagesThe company is using its on-board alert system to take a proactive approach.By C. Fisher, 10.09.2019
CDC warns against vaping until it figures out what’s making people sick'People should consider not using e-cigarette products,' the CDC wrote today.By C. Fisher, 09.06.2019
NTSB says Tesla Autopilot was partly to blame for 2018 crashThe US safety agency says the driver was distracted and over-reliant on Autopilot.By C. Fisher, 09.05.2019
Google's internal community guidelines discourage political discussionsNew community guidelines remind Googlers that they are responsible for their words.By C. Fisher, 08.23.2019
Instagram’s anti-bullying tool lets you ‘restrict’ problematic followersIts AI will warn users before they post offensive comments.By C. Fisher, 07.08.2019
Social media ads for vaping must include nicotine warnings, FTC saysThe FTC and FDA issued letters to four vape companies today.By C. Fisher, 06.07.2019
Chrome now alerts you to unsecured HTTP sitesGoogle really wants to developers to update their websites.By R. England, 07.24.2018
Instagram warns you if posts show harm to animals or natureIt's finally starting to address the problem of unethical wildlife tourism. By S. Dent, 12.04.2017
FTC letters warn social media stars about advertising labelsJust tagging sponsored social media posts "#sp" isn't enough, according to the FTC.By R. Lawler, 04.20.2017
FDA clears 23andMe to warn you about potential health risksGet ready for DNA testing at home.By T. Seppala, 04.06.2017
US regulators warn customers about exploding Samsung washersOwners of the top-loading appliances say the machines exploded while they were doing laundry.By B. Steele, 09.28.2016