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Apple introduces budget-friendly iPhone 17-E model
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (106+ words) Apple has introduced a budget model in its latest lineup of mobile devices, suggesting rising demand for more affordable cellular options. Apple has added a new budget model to its latest lineup of mobile devices with the introduction of the…...
TikTok avoids trial in lawsuit over alleged harmful social media effects
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (33+ words) TikTok avoids trial in lawsuit over alleged harmful social media effects'khq.com YouTube intends to argue that its platforms are distinct from typical social media platforms and should be exempt from the lawsuit....
Verizon service outage affects 911 calls across the U.S.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (35+ words) Verizon service outage affects 911 calls across the U.S.NonStop Local KHQ Some customers reported experiencing service issues as early as 9:00 a.m. and are still waiting for services to be restored....
Starlink announces it will provide free internet service in Venezuela
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (138+ words) The company owned by Elon Musk said it would supply free internet in Venezuela through February 3. Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by billionaire Elon Musk, announced it would be providing free broadband internet service in Venezuela following U.S. strikes and…...
Busiest day for dating apps in 2026: How to prepare
2+ mon, 10+ hour ago (166+ words) Dating Sunday, the busiest day for dating apps, is set for January 4, 2026. Hinge, a popular dating app, anticipates a significant increase in user activity as individuals seek meaningful connections in the new year. In 2025, Hinge observed a 31.2% rise in likes…...
Dating app rape survivors file lawsuit accusing Hinge, Tinder of 'accommodating rapists"
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (881+ words) An illustration of a stack of dating app profiles in red, white and black colors. Six women who were drugged and raped or sexually assaulted by the same Denver cardiologist filed a lawsuit against Match Group on Dec. 16, accusing the…...
Most U.S. Teens Use YouTube and TikTok Daily, Pew Finds
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (577+ words) teen cellphone school social media Most teens use YouTube and TikTok every day About 1 in 5 teens say they're online almost constantly AI chatbots are also a regular tool for many teens TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) " Scrolling is still a big…...
Australia bans social media for kids under 16, setting a global precedent
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (353+ words) AUSTRALIA " Australia has become the first country to ban social media access for children under 16, blocking platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Platforms must use age-verification methods such as selfies or bank details to block underage users or face substantial…...
Russian internet regulator restricts FaceTime, alleges misuse
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (68+ words) Russian authorities have placed new restrictions on FaceTime. RUSSIA " Russian authorities have imposed restrictions on FaceTime as part of their ongoing efforts to tighten control over the internet. The state internet regulator accused the service of being used to "organize…...
Idaho expands robocall crackdown on major telecom providers
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (282+ words) BOISE, ID " Attorney General Ra'l Labrador announced phase two of Operation Robocall Roundup, focusing on four major voice providers to combat illegal robocalls. "Idahoans are frustrated with scammers swindling families by pretending to be the IRS, Social Security or any…...