Far-right-friendly social network Parler is coming back online after going dark for more than a month, following suspensions from Google, Apple and Amazon in light of the Jan. 6 Capital siege.
Why it matters: Parler's de-platforming ignited a free speech debate over whether Big Tech giants have too much control over discourse in America and around the world.
The mass adoption of wireless headphones and smart devices, combined with people being home all day and not in public spaces, has created a boom for audio — and every big media and tech company is scrambling to claim a piece of it.
Why it matters: The audio boom is milestone for accessibility and a boon to content creators, but it also presents new challenges for content moderation.
The FBI offers some advice for the lovelorn on this Valentine's Day: The way to heartbreak is through your bank account.
Why it matters: The coronavirus pandemic has mostly left the search for love online, and the FBI says it's seen a rise in reports of scams that seem tooffer romance, but are actually seeking to wrangle money or financial information from their victims.
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