What the Tech: How to cleanup your desktop
For people who work from home, keeping a tidy workspace is one of the hardest parts of the job. Wires, paper, chargers and random clutter can take up a lot of deskspace.
Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record
The Artemis II astronauts have kicked off their record-breaking trip around the moon that promises unprecedented views of the far side. Monday’s lunar journey comes after the three Americans and one Canadian broke Apollo 13’s distance record, the farthest that humans have ever traveled from Earth.
Artemis II's moon-bound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind
The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon. NASA released the crew's first downlinked images Friday, 1 1/2 days into the first astronaut moonshot in more than half a century.
What the Tech: Scamming the Scammers
Scamming the Scammers. Meet the YouTuber turning the tables on fraudsters.
What the Tech: Computer Backups
If your computer stopped working today, you could lose years of photos, videos and memories.
What the Tech: Fooled by AI
We’ve all heard the warnings about fake AI photos and videos, but even when you know what to look for, it’s still easy to be fooled.
What the Tech: Ground News
If you get a lot of your news from social media, there’s a good chance you’re not seeing the full picture.
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial
A jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services.
What the Tech: Apple security update
We all worry about someone stealing our phone, and Apple is making an important iPhone security change that could prevent thieves from doing just that.
What the Tech: How to "pre-check" TSA
If you're heading to the airport, one of the biggest unknowns is how long you'll spend in the security line. There hasn't been a way to check TSA wait times before you leave home -- until now.
White House reveals AI regulatory framework
The White House is revealing its plan to regulate artificial intelligence at a federal level.
What the Tech: The hidden tool every smartphone has
Have you ever taken a great photo but then realize something in the background completely ruins it? We've all been there, but now AI is stepping in to help.
What the Tech: Avoiding home Wi-Fi hacks
Your home internet router may be doing more than just connecting your devices. Security researchers say thousands have been hijacked and used for criminal activity online.
What the Tech: Your TV is a Computer
Smart TVs do much more than stream shows. In today's What the Tech, our consumer technology reporter Jamey Tucker explains how modern TV televisions work more like computers.
What the Tech: The Hidden Cost of Free Trial Apps
Many apps offer free trials to hook new users, and if you're not careful those trials can turn into expensive subscriptions. These apps, known as "fleeceware," rely on users forgetting to cancel before automatic renewal kicks in.
Dow drops 400 after trimming an early plunge of 1,200 as oil prices climb even higher
A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and hit Wall Street Tuesday, while oil prices climbed even higher on worries about the widening war with Iran.
What the Tech: A Digital Green Thumb
Garden centers are preparing for their busiest time of year as meteorological spring began on March 1st. Although it's still too soon to set out certain plants, it's never too early to start planning.
DNA evidence helps solve 1979 cold case
Investigators made an arrest this week after using advanced DNA technology to identify a baby who was left at a North Carolina landfill almost 50 years ago.
What the Tech: Instagram's New Safety Net for Teens
A new feature on Instagram proactively notifies parents if their teen is searching for a certain type of dangerous material.
What The Tech: Secret-storing apps parents should know about
Kids know their way around technology, and that means they can use their smartphone to keep secrets from their parents. Some of them are using apps that can secretly store photos, videos, and messages in plain sight.
What The Tech: Hallow
If you're one of the more than 30% of Christians who give up some form of technology for Lent, you may want to think again. Our consumer technology reporter Jamey Tucker shows us a new app that is helping million of Christians through the 40-day season.
Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms begins
The world's biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Verizon service slowing returning for customers
Verizon customers around the nation were impacted Wednesday by a massive service outage.
Scientists discover lemon-shaped planet
Scientists have discovered a lemon-shaped planet.
Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as its person of the year for 2025
“For delivering the age of thinking machines, for wowing and worrying humanity, for transforming the present and transcending the possible, the Architects of AI are TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year,” Time said in a social media post.
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