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Avalanches have become deadlier. Experts explain why.

The 2020-2021 avalanche season was the deadliest in recorded U.S. history.

February 18

This image provided by Colorado Avalanche Information Center shows an avalanche that killed an unidentified snowboarder on Feb. 14, 2021, near the town of Winter Park in Colorado.

Enthusiasts click over love of mechanical keyboards

Mechanical keyboard community meetups feature a variety of specialty boards.

February 18

Mechanical keyboard enthusiasts gather to show off their latest creations at a New York City meetup.

Federal probe into internet service providers

The Federal Communications Commission is investigating claims that broadband-service providers exaggerated their coverage areas.

February 17

VIDEO:  Federal probe into internet service providers

Apple delays debut of mixed reality headset

Bloomberg says the company is still trying to iron out hardware and software issues.

February 16

VIDEO:  Apple delays debut of mixed reality headset

Rodney King’s daughter can answer your questions in virtual interactive Q&A

The virtual AI-powered chat is run by the University of Southern California.

February 15

Lora King, daughter of Rodney King, on the anniversary of her father's death addresses a press conference held at Ladera Park, June 17, 2021 in Los Angeles.

Instagram to shut down live shopping feature

Creators will no longer be able to tag products in live streams.

February 15

VIDEO:  Instagram to shut down live shopping feature

Generation offline: School scraps smartphones for students, teachers

ABC News goes inside one Massachusetts school examining the mental health benefits for staff and students who aren’t allowed to use smartphones on campus.

February 14

VIDEO: Generation offline: School scraps smartphones for students, teachers

Internet safety advocate: ‘It’s virtually impossible for parents to keep up’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with mother Kristin Bride who testified before a congressional hearing on internet safety after her son died by suicide from cyberbullying.

February 14

VIDEO: Internet safety advocate: 'It's virtually impossible for parents to keep up'

By the Numbers: Top romance scams

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.

February 14

VIDEO: By the Numbers: Top romance scams

Ford to announce plans for a $3.5 billion battery plant

The plant will reportedly be built in Michigan.

February 13

VIDEO: Ford to announce plans for a $3.5 billion battery plant

Donald Trump is allowed back on Facebook and Instagram

Meta restored the former president’s accounts on Thursday.

February 10

VIDEO:  Donald Trump is allowed back on Facebook and Instagram

This is what researchers have found hundreds of feet below Lake Superior

The ship was carrying a load of iron ore when it sank on Sept. 14, 1869.

February 09

The shipwreck of the the 144-foot Barquentine Nucleus, which sank on September 14, 1869, was recently discovered in Lake Superior off the coast of Whitefish Point, Michigan.

Twitter expands character count in tweets for subscribers

Twitter Blue subscribers can post tweets with up to 4,000 characters compared to the limit of 280 for non-subscribers.

February 09

VIDEO: Twitter expands character count in tweets for subscribers

Facebook to give creators more control over comments section

New content moderation tools allow users to search comments by keywords or emojis and like or hide comments In an effort to promote online safety.

February 08

VIDEO: Facebook to give creators more control over comments section

Google announces new AI program named Bard

If you ever needed artificial intelligence’s help to plan a friend’s baby shower, your time has come, as Google officially unveiled an AI program it’s calling Bard.

February 07

If you ever needed artificial intelligence's help to plan a friend's baby shower, your time has come, as Google officially unveiled an AI program it's calling Bard.

Google to release ChatGPT challenger

The tech giant will roll out the artificial intelligence program, Bard, in the coming weeks after testing it with a small group of users.

February 07

VIDEO: Google to release ChatGPT challenger

Apple considering adding more expensive iPhone model to lineup: Report

According to Bloomberg, Apple may release an iPhone 15 Ultra that would be faster and more powerful than the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max.

February 06

VIDEO: Apple considering adding more expensive iPhone model to lineup: Report

Apple achieves a new milestone

The company says 2 billion people are now using Apple devices.

February 03

VIDEO:  Apple achieves a new milestone

Twitter institutes new appeals process for suspended accounts

Users can access an online form to request their account be reinstated.

February 02

VIDEO: Twitter institutes new appeals process for suspended accounts

Samsung to host its Galaxy Unpacked event with a live audience

A new Galaxy S23 phone with an upgraded camera and display Is expected.

February 01

VIDEO:  Samsung to host its Galaxy unpacked event with a live audience

TikTok CEO scheduled to testify before Congress

There are growing allegations that the Chinese government is using the platform to spy on Americans.

January 31

VIDEO:  TikTok CEO scheduled to testify before congress

Observatory captures footage of ‘whirlpool’ in night sky

A flying spiral was captured by the Subaru-Asahi Star Camera located in Hawaii’s Mauna Kea Observatory.

January 31

VIDEO:  Observatory captures footage of 'whirlpool' in night sky

Facebook accused of secretly draining cellphone batteries

A former employee is suing Facebook’s parent company for the practice, known as “negative testing,” which allegedly drains users’ cellphone batteries so certain app features can be tested.

January 30

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Samsung to announce the Galaxy S23 lineup

The starting price is expected to stay the same in the U.S.

January 27

VIDEO:  Samsung to announce the Galaxy S23 lineup

Apple updates trade-in values for used products

Plus, MoviePass is testing out new plans for its relaunch, and researchers are in the process of developing wearable ultrasound technology.

January 26

VIDEO: Apple updates trade-in values for used products

Amazon launches RxPass

Amazon Prime members can now get unlimited monthly prescriptions for a flat fee.

January 25

VIDEO:  Amazon launches RxPass

Apple updates its operating system

IOS 16.3 will have an extra level of protection for Apple ID.

January 24

VIDEO:  Apple updates its operating system

Details on next iPhone models

The next generation of iPhones will reportedly feature thinner, curved bezels that are similar to the current Apple Watch series.

January 23

VIDEO: Details on next iPhone models

Instagram rolls out new features

The platform is adding a “quiet mode” that will allow users to block notifications and messages when activated.

January 20

VIDEO:  Instagram rolls out new features

Boston Dynamics robot showcases new skills

Boston Dynamics put its humanoid robot’s latest skills on full display.

January 20

VIDEO: Boston Dynamics robot showcases new skills

TikTok does more to identify state-run media

The social media site is labeling content from Russian-controlled outlets during the war in Ukraine.

January 19

VIDEO:  TikTok does more to identify state run media

Why some major Texas universities are blocking TikTok access

Over half of U.S. states have taken steps toward a partial or complete ban of TikTok on government devices.

January 18

Over half of U.S. states have taken steps toward a partial or complete ban of TikTok on government devices.

Apple has unveiled its faster MacBook Pro line

The latest laptops can be purchased with either the M2 Pro or M2 Max chips.

January 18

VIDEO:  Apple has unveiled its faster MacBook pro line

Netflix’s new look

The streaming service has rolled out a new interface that features more fluid animations.

January 17

VIDEO:  Netflix's new look

YouTube expanding TV reach

Plus, Twitter suspends bots, and NOVA creates audio earrings with real pearls.

January 16

VIDEO: YouTube expanding TV reach

HBO Max raises subscription price

The streaming platform raised its ad-free subscription plan from $15 to $16 per month.

January 13

VIDEO: HBO Max raises subscription price

Tik Talk: Hannah Williams on highlighting salary transparency

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Hannah Williams, CEO and founder of Salary Transparent Street, about pay transparency and how to negotiate a higher salary

January 12

VIDEO: Tik Talk: Hannah Williams on highlighting salary transparency

MacBook Pro may be getting a touch screen

Apple is reportedly working on adding a touch screen feature in 2025.

January 12

VIDEO:  MacBook Pro may be getting a touch screen

NASA discovers new Earth-sized planet in a habitable zone

NASA had previously discovered three other planets in the same system, one of which was also in the habitable zone.

January 11

NASA had previously discovered three other planets in the same system, one of which was also in the habitable zone.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/technology

Donovan Larsen

Donovan is a columnist and associate editor at the Dark News. He has written on everything from the politics to diversity issues in the workplace.

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