Meta to use facial recognition to help users recover hacked accounts
Meta is set to launch a new plan using facial recognition technology to prevent online scams at the start of next year.
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Meta is set to launch a new plan using facial recognition technology to prevent online scams at the start of next year.
Help could soon be coming for people whose Instagram and Facebook accounts are hacked and it involves facial recognition technology. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
After Meta announced it's launching Instagram for teens, one woman whose daughter died after buying drugs on social media, said the move is too little too late.
Are the changes to Meta's Instagram going to be effective? WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
The wrongful death lawsuits come just two days after the same group of 19 families reached a $2 million settlement with the city of Uvalde over the Robb Elementary School massacre.
The FBI and Homeland Security found over 18 months, there were more than 13,000 reports of online financial extortion of minors. WBZ TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Many Massachusetts police chiefs say sextortion is a problem for local teens. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
The two-hour outage had Facebook and Instagram users wondering if they had been hacked. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
Facebook and Instagram users earlier today reported that they were booted out of the social media platforms, with many unable to log back in.
Thousands of people across the country had cellphone service issues for most of Thursday morning.
Osteen told parishioners it has been a difficult time with "a lot of trauma."
CBS News Texas' Madison Sawyer spoke with the doctor who performed the surgery, but this wasn't their first time meeting.
"Of course, we're devastated. We don't understand why these things happen," Joel Osteen said.
Fifty-three-year-old Mahomes, Sr. was charged with at least his third DWI on Saturday, according to Smith County records.
Several people were rescued from the basement who were not able to get out on their own.
Snaphat, TikTok, Youtube and others generated billions in profits last year from advertising targeting young users, a Harvard study shows.
A $2 bill with a red seal can sell for $300 to $2,500. Those with brown or blue seals can sell for hundreds.
The attorneys general claim the social media sites use manipulative practices, and it's damaging the mental health of our kids.
WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
Reports of an active shooter came at 7:45 p.m. Saturday evening, prompting the Fair to be evacuated.
Retton's family says she is making "remarkable" progress in her battle with a rare form of pneumonia.
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
Zuckerberg said funding low-priority projects is costly and company functions better as leaner organization.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Two neighboring businesses in Everett, Massachusetts are bringing peanut butter and beer together for a good cause.
Schools in three Massachusetts communities are closed yet again, and the pressure is mounting for striking teachers and their school committees to reach contract deals.
People in Holbrook, Massachusetts said they woke up to muddy water coming out of their pipes this week.
If you buy tickets to a concert or game in Massachusetts and suddenly can't go, it's going to be a lot more difficult to get rid of them.
During a time when many Americans feel the country is more divided than united, residents of Melrose came together Wednesday, Nov. 20, for Random Acts of Kindness day.
The all-day rain Thursday is expected to put a dent into the drought.
People in Holbrook said they woke up to muddy water coming out of their pipes this week.
If you buy tickets to a concert or game in Massachusetts and suddenly can't go, it's going to be a lot more difficult to get rid of them.
The waters off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts are teeming with life, especially dolphins. More than ever, these animals are getting stranded on the shore, with the number spiking this year.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Bruins GM Don Sweeney said "change is hard," but he believes it was the right time to fire head coach Jim Montgomery as the team struggles early in the season.
The defending NBA champions held off the league's hottest team on Tuesday night in Boston.
The Boston Bruins have fired head coach Jim Montgomery after a sluggish start to the season.
The Boston Celtics will welcome the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers to TD Garden on Tuesday night, a highly anticipated early-season showdown between the two best teams in the Eastern Conference.
Mathieu Olivier scored short-handed in a three-goal first period that ended with the Boston fans booing their own team off the ice, and the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Bruins 5-1 on Monday night.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.