Category: Tech
Becoming a media master: Decoding gossip, drama and digital influencers
(AP/Claire Savage) As media shifted away from print and towards online publishing in the early 2000s, gossip and sensationalism spread faster than ever before. In ... Read More
Becoming a media master: The state of modern news and identifying bias
(AP/Jenny Kane) Have you ever been a victim of fake news? Like when you scrolled through Instagram and suddenly saw that “BREAKING” headline about your ... Read More
Texas sues Meta over facial recognition
The state of Texas is suing Facebook parent company Meta for exploiting the biometric data of millions of people in the state. Those included individuals ... Read More
New Coronavirus Testing Finder Leaves Oklahoma, Other States Out
Google can now help people find the nearest novel coronavirus testing facilities in 43 states, leaving some states, including Oklahoma, left out. Most users looking ... Read More
Instagram Launches Stickers to Support Local Businesses During Pandemic
Instagram added a new feature this month in hopes of preventing local businesses from closing due to coronavirus. The social media app's new feature, which ... Read More
Screen Time Usage Spikes as Americans Self-Isolate
Following the closure of restaurants, bars, movie theaters and other entertainment venues in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, people are staying home and turning ... Read More
Zoom Raises Privacy Concerns Around the Globe
Video conferencing app Zoom has faced controversy after recently admitting that it mistakenly routed user data through China. The app became a popular virtual meeting ... Read More