Technology

Is Twitter down? Thousands of users of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, reported three rounds of issues Monday morning.

Chip giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to invest $100 billion in the United States, President Donald Trump said Monday.

Tens of thousands of users reported outages in various Microsoft programs on Saturday, according to Downdetector.

Skype is among the world’s most long-lasting digital brands. But other mobile apps took off faster, and Skype didn’t see the Covid bump that Zoom did.

Apple is fixing a bug within the dictation feature on some iPhones that briefly suggests the word “Trump” when a word with an R consonant is spoken, including “racist.”

The company said it is rolling out a fix Tuesday, but the issue has spurred outrage among some who are accusing Apple of political bias.

Apple announced Monday that it plans to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, including plans to hire 20,000 people and build a new server factory in Texas.

A lawsuit claims San Mateo-based Roblox and San Francisco-based Discord allowed online predators to find victims.

Cupertino-based Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone.

“They associate the ringing phone with fear,” Liz Baxter, a career advisor at Nottingham College in the U.K. said of Gen Z students.

Duo, also known as the Duolingo Owl, has died, the language-learning app confirmed on social media. While they didn’t share what happened, they shared that there is “an ongoing investigation.”

Tech columnist Jennifer Jolly explored CES in Las Vegas to check out the latest in tech innovations this year. One of the most talked-about gadgets was a laptop with a revolutionary screen that can actually roll out, offering a larger display when needed. In the realm of health, a futuristic massage chair stole the show with its ability to...

The Chinese company released a free, open-source large language model in late December that can outperform leading models in the U.S.

Digital screens are pervasive at work and in homes and schools stores. The American Optometric Association says an estimated 104 million Americans of working age spend more than seven hours a day in front of screens. All that screen time can take a toll. Too much exposure to screens can lead to dry eyes, blurry vision, headaches and watery eyes....

Users reported an outage for ChatGPT, but OpenAI confirmed that the AI chat app is back up and running this morning.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday talked up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank.

Using unsecured internet access can be risky and some experts think that VPNs should be a part of most people’s internet security toolbox. But there are some downsides when you want to get that kind of protection

Jenn Jolly sits down with California Live’s Jessica Vilchis to share apps that help you stay informed, connected, and safe during times of crisis. These apps can provide real-time alerts, evacuation orders, and fire maps, as well as air quality, weather, and first aid information....

Helpful Gadgets to Have During an Emergency:...
1. Jackery Explorer Portable Power Station – $259+...
2. Nimble Champ...

Chinese social media app REDNote is at the top of Apple’s app store, underscoring concerns that TikTok will soon be effectively banned in the U.S., according to CNBC.

From apps to robots, technology is playing a key role in the fight against the Los Angeles wildfires.