Social media creators are turning to monthly subscription services to generate revenue directly from their followers in an attempt to find a stable source of income in an increasingly competitive and volatile market.  The creator economy peaked in September 2021, according to research published this month by the Bank of America Institute. While the average

It’s the perfect time to pick up holiday gifts for your family and treat yourself to that pricey watch you wouldn’t splurge on otherwise. Black Friday is a worldwide cultural and economic phenomenon today. It comes with much anticipation, great discounts and a shopping frenzy. Its success is such that it now lasts the whole

Rose Wang, COO of Bluesky. Courtesy: Bluesky It only took a high-profile U.S. presidential election to introduce millions of people to Bluesky. The micro-blogging startup said it has gained 8.7 million new users since Election Day, underscoring consumer appetite for an alternative to Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, and Meta's Threads. And while these

These days, data breaches and privacy concerns are rampant, so choosing the right email service is crucial.  While free email providers may seem convenient, they often come with hidden costs to your privacy.  Let's explore why secure email services are becoming increasingly important and how you can make the switch to protect your personal information.

Intel CEO Patrick Gelsinger speaks prior to President Joe Biden's remarks at Intel Ocotillo Campus on March 20, 2024 in Chandler, Arizona.  Rebecca Noble | Getty Images Chipmaker Intel and the CHIPS and Science Act office finalized a $7.86 billion grant, the government announced Tuesday, as the Biden administration moves to dole out funds before

Scammers keep coming up with new and, honestly, pretty clever ways to trick people. They socially engineer their phishing emails and messages so well that even the most tech-savvy users have to think twice. One example is the "Apple ID Suspended" phishing scam.  You might have seen it before since it’s been going around for

The logo of telecoms giant Orange displayed at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Joan Cros | Nurphoto via Getty Images French telecoms giant Orange on Tuesday said it's partnering with Microsoft -backed OpenAI and Facebook-owner Meta to build custom artificial intelligence models designed to better understand regional African languages. Orange said it's working

A Stanford University "misinformation expert" has been accused of using artificial intelligence (AI) to craft testimony later used by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison in a politically-charged case. Jeff Hancock, a professor of communications and founder of the vaunted school's Social Media Lab, provided an expert declaration in a case involving a satirical conservative YouTuber

Furniture waste is a growing concern as consumers and companies seek to reduce carbon emissions. In the U.S. alone, we throw out roughly 12 million tons of furniture every year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, leaving it to rot in landfills. Most of it is less than fifteen years old. Recycling furniture can be

For years, iPhone users have relied on Voice Isolation to block out background sounds during calls, a handy feature for noisy environments or busy homes. However, with the iOS 18 update, things have shifted a bit. Here’s a question from Debbie in Half Moon Bay that sums up the experience of many users: "Since I