Twitter’s chaotic year keeps getting worse. Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, the former head of security at Twitter, has alleged in a whistleblower complaint that he uncovered “extreme, egregious deficiencies” by Twitter surrounding user privacy, security and content moderation. Zatko, who Twitter fired in January, accuses the company, its executives and board of directors of violating federal law …

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. During its fall product event on Wednesday, Apple said the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro lineups include “all-day” battery life. The company says the best battery life, now included in the iPhone 14 Plus, was previously only available in …

What’s happening Twitter users sued the social media company, alleging in a lawsuit the tech platform profited from their personal information without their consent. Twitter disclosed in 2019 that phone numbers and email addresses users provided for a security feature may have been used for targeted advertising. Why it matters It’s an example of the legal consequences tech companies face …

What’s happening Oracle is starting to review TikTok’s algorithms and content moderation models. Why it matters The review could help address concerns raised by regulators and US lawmakers about China’s influence over the short-form video app. Chinese tech company ByteDance owns TikTok. Oracle has started reviewing TikTok’s algorithms and content moderation models as part of an effort to assure US …

What’s happening Meta has released a quarterly report that outlines the actions it’s taken against troll farms, fake accounts and hackers. Why it matters The social media giant has faced scrutiny in the past for not doing enough to combat disinformation. The report provides more details about how it’s tackling cybersecurity threats. Facebook parent Meta said Thursday it pulled down …

This story is part of Making the Metaverse, CNET’s exploration of the next stage in the internet’s evolution. At Meta’s first store, I enter a well-decorated room to try out a portable video chat device known as the Portal Go. On the device’s screen, a friendly worker — he calls himself Casey, a name many of the store attendants have …

What’s happening Snap unveiled Pixy, a $230 pocket-size flying camera drone that can follow you around. Why it matters It’s another example of how social media companies are getting more serious about releasing consumer hardware. What’s next Pixy goes on sale Thursday in the US and France. Snapchat has a new way for people to capture photos and videos: a …

This story is part of War in Ukraine, CNET’s coverage of events there and of the wider effects on the world. Facebook parent company Meta says attacks on internet freedom and access to information have been “intensifying sharply” since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In the first three months of the year, the social media giant also saw a rise in domestic …

Facebook said Wednesday it’s adding new tools that could make it easier to combat the spread of misinformation in Groups.  Facebook Groups, which can be public or private, are online spaces where people can chat about various topics including hiking, parenting and cooking. But users have also used Groups to spread misinformation including about the coronavirus, elections and vaccines. False …

Twitter is pushing forward with its e-commerce ambitions.  All I Do Is Cook, a food delivery service, is one of the businesses testing out Twitter Shops. Twitter The social media platform said Wednesday it’s started testing a new feature called Twitter Shops that allows businesses to display up to 50 products in an online catalog. The company said hundreds of …