Inside the quest to 3D print a perfectly palatable steak
The 3D-printed steak industry is growing crowded, and companies are taking differing approaches toward the future of both plant- and cell-based fake meat.
Democratic lawmakers propose nationwide facial recognition ban
Democrats in Congress proposed a law on Thursday that would ban federal investment in facial recognition technology as well as other types of surveillance.
Facebook takes down Trump campaign ads for using Nazi symbol
Trump campaign ads on Facebook reportedly used a Nazi symbol. Facebook ended up removing the ads featuring the inverted red triangle for violating its policies.
Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram reportedly suffer outages
Facebook and Instagram experienced outages on Monday, some users said. Facebook, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram direct messages were down for some users.
Study: Facebook is skimping on moderation, and it’s harming the public
A new study argues that social media companies have outsourced too much of their moderation, resulting in stress for moderators and violence in certain places.
What is LRAD? The ‘sound cannon’ used by police, explained
As protests in response to the killing of George Floyd continue, protestors have expressed concern over the use of LRAD devices. What is LRAD, and can it harm people?
Trump’s executive order could be a disaster for thwarting misinformation
President Donald Trump's executive order to regulate social media companies could be a disaster, scaring platforms from trying to crack down on misinformation.
Twitter adds a fact-check note to Trump’s tweets for the first time
Twitter applied a fact-check tag to one of President Trump's tweets for the first time, providing readers with a link to learn the facts about mail-in voting.
Netflix is canceling old, unused accounts
Netflix announced Thursday that it will begin deactivating long-dormant accounts, helping customers who no longer use the service cancel their subscriptions.
Can chloroquine cure coronavirus? Here’s what science says
In response to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the FDA OK'd adding chloroquine to the Strategic Nation Stockpile, but will the drug actually do anything?
When Facebook bought Giphy, it bought our emotions too
Facebook announced it is adding Giphy to its library of apps, but it isn't just buying a collection of GIFs. It's acquiring the raw emotions of its users.
Eric Andre’s first stand-up special will launch on Netflix in June
Comedian Eric Andre's first stand-up special is coming to Netflix on June 23. Titled Legalize Everything, it was recorded in New Orleans in 2019.
Facebook takes down misinformation networks linked to QAnon
Facebook removed hundreds of accounts and pages with links to foreign governments including Russia and Iran, the company revealed in a report released Tuesday.
Taika Waititi can’t save Star Wars unless Lucasfilm gets out of his way
According to reports, director Taika Waititi is in talks to helm an upcoming Star Wars movie. Waititi has built a great body of work over the last decade, and he could bring some much-needed creativity to a franchise in desperate need of a new look … if the studio let’s him do his thing.
Elon Musk is wrong about coronavirus lockdowns. Here’s why
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been sharing his critical views of the coronavirus response, but do his arguments hold up? We take a look at several of his claims.
YouTube adds fact-checking notices to crack down on misinformation
YouTube announced that third-party fact-check panels are coming to the U.S. as part of the effort to stop misinformation — especially around the coronavirus.
Coronavirus conspiracy theories and myths debunked
With COVID-19 now gripping the world, it's no surprise that conspiracy theories and misinformation are spreading. Here are the facts on six of those rumors.
A tiger caught coronavirus. Are house pets vulnerable too?
After a tiger in the Bronx Zoo tested positive for coronavirus, pet owners may be wondering if their animals are at risk. Here's what available evidence indicates.