Biden administration's nominee to be top auto safety regulator says he hopes agency will soon finish investigations into Tesla crashes. The probes involve automated driving systems used in electric vehicles made by

There are many things you shouldn't do online that could put your privacy and security at risk. Downloading movies for free from a torrenting site is a no-go. Sharing passwords for streaming services or other subscription services could be illegal. Search terms can put you at risk for search terms that could lead you to the wrong sites.

Meta is adding sign language interpreters to its Portal video calling devices. The service is free for users who qualify and is federally funded under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Users will need to apply for a ZP account to confirm they’re eligible for the service.

Nike is buying RTFKT, a company that creates digital collectibles. The acquisition could help Nike leapfrog rivals like Adidas. The sportswear company has been an early mover on the metaverse. Nike is also reviewing its $1 billion global media account.

TikTok has launched a new server on the popular messaging app Discord. The server is a "soft launch" with only 400 members. There are no NSFW content or buying crypto on the server. TikTok is using a feature that only lets people send a message every 30 seconds to prevent spam.

Apple temporarily closes three stores as Covid-19 cases rise. The company says employees will take tests before reopening. Apple also announced this week that it will require face masks for customers at all stores in the U.S. Apple closed all of its stores in 2020 in response to the Covid pandemic.

Apple temporarily closes three stores as Covid-19 cases rise. The company says employees will take tests before reopening. Apple also announced this week that it will require face masks for customers at all stores in the U.S. Apple closed all of its stores in 2020 in response to the Covid pandemic.

Advertising Standards Authority bans seven cryptocurrency adverts. Watchdog says ads fail to fully convey the risks of investing in Bitcoin. The ASA hopes to produce new guidance on cryptocurrency advertising. The banned ads include a Papa John's promotion and a Facebook ad for a large cryptocurrency exchange.

Google has been pushing for employees to be vaccinated to return to work. An internal memo reportedly told staff they must upload documents proving vaccination status. Those who did not comply would be placed on unpaid leave and later sacked, it said. Google has not denied the accuracy of the report, which was obtained by CNBC.

Amazon's computing unit suffered a brief outage Wednesday. The outage stokes fears of a repeat of the hourslong outage last week. Amazon said it identified issues in Oregon and Northern California.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) called on the billionaire chief executive to pay more taxes. Mr. Musk was named Time magazine's person of the year this week.

The Parker Solar Probe passed within 15 solar radii (6.5 million miles) of the Sun in April. It's traveling at the greatest speed of any man-made object ever. The next close pass will happen in January 2022. Scientists will try to determine exactly how switchbacks and other solar phenomena form.