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.
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has filed a lawsuit against TikTok. Is that the best way to fight back?
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has filed a lawsuit against TikTok. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller 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.
A Massachusetts child psychologist has developed a new campaign to help parents talk to their children about social media use.
WBZ TV's Breana Pitts spoke to Dr. Stuart Ablon, a child and adolescent psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
U.S. Olympian Frederick Richard shares how he's using social media to grow interest in men's gymnastics to inspire the next generation.
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
Massachusetts police say gunfire erupted and multiple people were shot early Sunday morning during a pop-up party organized on social media. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
Taking a break from social media could have a huge impact on a woman's body image.
Taking a break from social media could have a huge impact on a woman's body image.
President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
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.
The feature will be turned on by default globally for teens under 18. Adult users will get a notification encouraging them to activate it, Meta said.
The Supreme Court heard a free speech case involving the Biden administration's efforts to pressure social media companies to remove what it said was false information.
WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
A study out of Boston University found that people who spend more time on social media are more likely to undergo cosmetic procedures.
A study out of Boston University found that people who spend more time on social media are more likely to undergo cosmetic procedures.
Google wants access to Reddit users' "authentic, human conversations" to help train its artificial intelligence tools.
Kids all over social media are sharing their skincare routines, and while many of these products are harmless, dermatologists say most of the products aren't necessary and could even be dangerous.
TikTok users can't search the attention-garnering term "legging legs" on the app. Here's what some experts on eating disorders and recovery say about it.
Crews placed truckload after truckload of sand on Salisbury Beach on Tuesday in an attempt to protect beachfront homes from flooding and high tides.
The son of a cold case victim is speaking out, questioning the investigation into his mother's death in Cambridge in 1992.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.
Investigators say the man also used a patient's credit card, racking up thousands of dollars in charges.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
Over the next seven days there are three chances for snow.
The son of a cold case victim is speaking out, questioning the investigation into his mother's death in Cambridge in 1992.
The NFL announced that the Patriots will be playing a Saturday afternoon game in Week 17 against the Chargers.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said recent drone sightings along the East Coast are "concerning," and should prompt action by Congress.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
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.
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Four Seas Ice Cream, fixture on Cape Cod since 1934, has been sold.
Jeff Kinney, the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author and owner of An Unlikely Story, is determined to make Plainville proud.
Blue laws in Massachusetts require most stores to close for Thanksgiving. Here's what to know.
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.
The NFL announced that the Patriots will be playing a Saturday afternoon game in Week 17 against the Chargers.
The New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills will be taking over the NFL's afternoon window in Week 16.
New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo spent another Monday morning walking back something he said after a Sunday loss.
Kristaps Porzingis limped to the Celtics locker room during Sunday's win over the Wizards, but doesn't sound too concerned about his heel injury.
Payton Pritchard had another big game from downtown on Sunday night, and made some Celtics team history in the process.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.
A mechanic from Seekonk is the first $1 million winner from a new Celtics scratch ticket in Massachusetts.