Russian Twitter troll returns; Twitter does nothing for week
Update: Twitter suspended the new "Jenna Abrams" account minutes after CNN published this article revealing its existence and Twitter's lack of action against it.
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A video game for black women tired of people touching their hair
If you've never had a stranger try to touch your hair without permission, you're lucky. You're also probably not a black woman.
The gadget store that doesn't care if you buy anything
Two years ago, a few UCLA undergraduate students invented a pocket-sized phone charger called Flux. They sold it on street corners in Santa Monica.
FCC scales back broadband program for low-income Americans
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to begin scaling back a program designed to help low-income Americans access the internet.
Williams-Sonoma places $112 million bet on AR shopping
You may soon be able to test out virtual furniture from Pottery Barn and West Elm before buying.
Apple's HomePod speaker delayed until next year
If you were hoping to buy a HomePod for your honey this holiday season, you'll have to come up with plan b.
Pentagon exposed some of its data on Amazon server
A researcher says the Pentagon exposed huge amounts of web-monitoring data in a security failure.
Texas sheriff calls out truck's anti-Trump decal, sparks debate
They say everything's bigger in Texas, and that apparently includes truck decals.
Governor strengthens Washington-Italy relations
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a Memorandum of Understanding with President Marini to strengthen collaboration on shared priorities such as aerospace, clean energy, climate change and trade.
Revenge porn will soon be a crime in New York City
New York City has unanimously passed legislation that makes revenge porn a crime.
Phishing scam targets millions of Netflix customers
If you're a Netflix subscriber, look out for this new sophisticated email scam.
Hidden Millennium Falcon visible via Google Earth
While searching for the studio where the new "Star Wars" movie is filming, a fan stumbled across the legendary Millennium Falcon on Google Earth.
Apple fanatics line up to purchase iPhone X
The iPhone X hit the shelves on Nov. 3 and people lined up to be the first to get their hands on the new smartphone.
Sophia Robot becomes first machine to be awarded citizenship
A Saudi Arabian robot has become the first machine of its kind to be given citizenship of a country.
LA City Council member among KFC 'herbs and spices'
A Los Angeles City Council member is in the spotlight after it was discovered he is one of the 11 people Kentucky Fried Chicken follows on Twitter -- among them, five other men named Herb, and the five original members of the Spice Girls.
High-tech dashboard systems create dangerous distractions for drivers
It takes the average driver about 40 seconds to program a car's built-in navigation system while on the move, a distraction that significantly increases the chances of an accident.That's one big take-away from a study by the AAA Foundation for…
Amazon algorithm suggests people buy bomb materials
Representatives from Amazon.com say they're taking another look at the website's algorithms after it suggested users buy bomb-making materials in its"Frequently bought together" and "Customers who bought this also bought" features.
The most dangerous celebrity searches of 2017
Anti-virus software McAfee conducted a study to determine the number of risky websites searched on Google, Bing and Yahoo that included a celebrity name.
Apple products that changed the game
Apple products have changed many people's lifestyle. Here's a look back at some of Apple's innovative products.
Domino's, Ford to test driverless pizza delivery
Domino's has teamed up with Ford to test out self-driving pizza delivery vehicles.
Former CIA agent starts GoFundMe to kick Trump off Twitter
A former CIA agent has started a GoFundMe page to crowdfund enough money to buy Twitter and kick President Donald Trump off, ABC News reports.
Facebook's most annoying changes
Facebook has ticked off its users again, this time by forcing mobile users to download its Messenger app. Check out the rest of Facebook's most annoying changes.
10 ways Facebook changed how we talk
From "friending" to "status update," Facebook has changed the way we talk. With the social media giant launching "Reactions" Wednesday, here are 10 ways Facebook has changed language.
Safety tips for the solar eclipse
The total solar eclipse will be seen Aug. 21 across the U.S. Whether you're in the path of totality or hope to take a peek at the partially eclipsed sun elsewhere, here's how to keep your eyes safe, according to NASA.
