National PoliticsTrump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basisTrump disclosed the executive order on the Truth Social platform Thursday morning.
National PoliticsTrump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basisTrump disclosed the executive order on the Truth Social platform Thursday morning.
Spotlight PATrump administration tells Pa., other states to shift broadband focus to cheaper options like Elon Musk’s Starlink
Spotlight PATrump administration tells Pa., other states to shift broadband focus to cheaper options like Elon Musk’s Starlink
ObituariesTarleton D. Williams, pioneering computer scientist and celebrated electronics engineer, has died at 94
ObituariesTarleton D. Williams, pioneering computer scientist and celebrated electronics engineer, has died at 94
TechnologyGoogle faces off with U.S. government in attempt to break up company in search monopoly case
TechnologyGoogle faces off with U.S. government in attempt to break up company in search monopoly case
TechnologyChatGPT’s viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concernsChatGPT maker OpenAI, which is fighting copyright lawsuits over its flagship chatbot, has largely encouraged the "Ghiblification" experiments.
TechnologyChatGPT’s viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concernsChatGPT maker OpenAI, which is fighting copyright lawsuits over its flagship chatbot, has largely encouraged the "Ghiblification" experiments.
TechnologyElon Musk claims X being targeted in ‘massive cyberattack’ as service goes downHours after a series of outages that left X unavailable to thousands of users, Elon Musk is claiming that the social media platform is being targeted in a “massive cyberattack."
TechnologyElon Musk claims X being targeted in ‘massive cyberattack’ as service goes downHours after a series of outages that left X unavailable to thousands of users, Elon Musk is claiming that the social media platform is being targeted in a “massive cyberattack."
TechnologyWhat is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company upending the stock market?Part of what’s worrying some U.S. tech industry observers is the idea that the startup has caught up with American companies at the forefront of generative AI at a fraction of the cost.
TechnologyWhat is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company upending the stock market?Part of what’s worrying some U.S. tech industry observers is the idea that the startup has caught up with American companies at the forefront of generative AI at a fraction of the cost.
NewsTikTok is back! Here’s how six Philadelphians reacted to the short-lived outage.TikTok might be here for now, but it's absence had Philadelphians thinking what to do with their time.
NewsTikTok is back! Here’s how six Philadelphians reacted to the short-lived outage.TikTok might be here for now, but it's absence had Philadelphians thinking what to do with their time.
TechnologyA possible TikTok ban is just days away. A list of other apps availableTikTok could be banned on Jan. 19 under a law that forces the platform to cut ties with its China-based parent company, or shut down its U.S. operation.
TechnologyA possible TikTok ban is just days away. A list of other apps availableTikTok could be banned on Jan. 19 under a law that forces the platform to cut ties with its China-based parent company, or shut down its U.S. operation.
ObituariesCharles D. Dilks, retired executive vice president of the University City Science Center and avid conservationist, has died at 83He negotiated hundreds of business partnerships and joint ventures for the Science Center that resulted in new science and technology companies and millions of dollars in revenue.
ObituariesCharles D. Dilks, retired executive vice president of the University City Science Center and avid conservationist, has died at 83He negotiated hundreds of business partnerships and joint ventures for the Science Center that resulted in new science and technology companies and millions of dollars in revenue.
TechnologyMeta eliminates fact-checking in latest bow to Trump“We’ve seen this approach work on X – where they empower their community to decide when posts are potentially misleading and need more context,” Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer said.
TechnologyMeta eliminates fact-checking in latest bow to Trump“We’ve seen this approach work on X – where they empower their community to decide when posts are potentially misleading and need more context,” Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer said.
Nation & WorldFBI warns telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking of Americans' text messages and phone callsThe hackers used their access to telecom networks to target the metadata of a large number of customers, including information on the dates, times and recipients of calls and texts.
Nation & WorldFBI warns telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking of Americans' text messages and phone callsThe hackers used their access to telecom networks to target the metadata of a large number of customers, including information on the dates, times and recipients of calls and texts.
Nation & WorldDonald Trump names Brendan Carr, senior GOP leader at FCC, to lead the agencyCarr has of late embraced the president-elect’s ideas about social media and tech. He wrote a section devoted to the FCC in Project 2025.
Nation & WorldDonald Trump names Brendan Carr, senior GOP leader at FCC, to lead the agencyCarr has of late embraced the president-elect’s ideas about social media and tech. He wrote a section devoted to the FCC in Project 2025.
TechnologyTech giants are set to spend $200 billion this year chasing AICompanies are racing to secure the scarce high-end chips and build the sprawling data centers the technology demands, and facing extreme costs to do so.
TechnologyTech giants are set to spend $200 billion this year chasing AICompanies are racing to secure the scarce high-end chips and build the sprawling data centers the technology demands, and facing extreme costs to do so.
BusinessLooking for Halloween displays in your neighborhood? This Delco dad made an app for that.Users can find spooky spaces that scare them and spots that are kid-friendly, and map up to 10 places on their haunt-peeping route.
BusinessLooking for Halloween displays in your neighborhood? This Delco dad made an app for that.Users can find spooky spaces that scare them and spots that are kid-friendly, and map up to 10 places on their haunt-peeping route.
TechnologyU.S. judge orders sweeping changes to Google’s Android app storeA federal judge ordered the tech giant to open Google Play to competition. Google said it would appeal the decision.
TechnologyU.S. judge orders sweeping changes to Google’s Android app storeA federal judge ordered the tech giant to open Google Play to competition. Google said it would appeal the decision.
TechnologyAI assistants are blabbing our embarrassing work secretsWorkplace AI tools can do tasks by themselves. Getting them to stop when discretion is needed is the problem.
TechnologyAI assistants are blabbing our embarrassing work secretsWorkplace AI tools can do tasks by themselves. Getting them to stop when discretion is needed is the problem.
BusinessDockworkers join other unions in trying to fend off automation, or minimize the impactThe massive port workers’ strike is highlighting a fear held by many workers that they will be replaced by machines.
BusinessDockworkers join other unions in trying to fend off automation, or minimize the impactThe massive port workers’ strike is highlighting a fear held by many workers that they will be replaced by machines.
TechnologySay g**dby# to annoying password rulesNew guidelines are meant to help consumers choose strong passwords and avoid wasting time on unhelpful requirements such as special symbols and frequent resets.
TechnologySay g**dby# to annoying password rulesNew guidelines are meant to help consumers choose strong passwords and avoid wasting time on unhelpful requirements such as special symbols and frequent resets.
