New Facebook Feature Lets Users Determine What Happens To Their Account After They Die
The feature is called "legacy contact," and it appears in Facebook's security settings menu.
The feature is called "legacy contact," and it appears in Facebook's security settings menu.
According to Science magazine, Facebook's facial-recognition technology is now "as accurate as a human being at a few constrained facial recognition tasks."
Police say a 14-year-old Pennsylvania boy posed as a woman on Facebook to trick dozens of other boys into sending him nude photos and gift cards.
A new survey finds that for the first time Facebook use is declining among teens. As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us, a large number of kids ages 13 to 17 are dropping off the social media site.
The company says it is rolling out a new feature that uses your phone's location services to provide more information about the places you visit.
On video, two plainclothes officers took down the suspect peacefully as he brandished a weapon in a Dunkin Donuts store.
In the face of new social media competitors such as WhatsApp and Snapchat, venerable Twitter is rolling out two new features.
Both websites became functional again shortly after 2am.
The research found that frequent internet and social media use does not raise stress levels for either sex. What's more, women who use social media or email for picture sharing were actually less stressed than their tech-eschewing counterparts.
Rich talked about the reaction to the latest edition of the Charlie Hebdo magazine in France, the re-defining of prostitution in Seattle, and Nancy Grace's interview with rapper 2 Chains. He also talked to Ariela Migdal from the ACLU about her representation of a woman fighting to keep her job while she is pregnant.
It was once considered taboo by many to open your Facebook page at work, but the social networking giant is preparing to launch a new product to overcome that notion.
The school board voted nearly all in favor with one opposed, even after numerous parents and students showed up to fight for her job.
The superintendent of the Central Bucks School District is recommeding the termination of Marykate Blankenburg at tonight's board meeting.
Starting today, Facebook will deliver "Amber Alerts" to its users news feeds in targeted search areas after a child has been abducted.
Crayola is apologizing after hackers filled its Facebook page with off-color content.
KYW Newsradio social media editor Melony Roy reports daily on what's trending around the region and the world.
KYW Newsradio social media editor Melony Roy reports daily on what's trending around the region and the world.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has invited his followers to join his New Year's resolution.
Police in Delaware say a man was arrested after illegally using his grandmother's debit card then apologizing to her on Facebook.
2014 was a milestone year for Facebook. It turned 10 and celebrated by giving its users a "Look Back" at their digital history on the network
Who is "FanSince09," the anonymous Twitter activist at the center of Social Media postings revealing alleged wrong-doers to law enforcement?
Facebook analyzed the past year's conversation on the social network to reveal the most talked-about topics.
Snapchat's peer to peer money sharing feature, Snapcash, gives users a glimpse at the future of mobile payments. It was launched just in time for the holidays.
The Supreme Court is weighing the free-speech rights of people who use violent or threatening language on Facebook and other social media.
Items that contain zinc can be especially dangerous if licked or ingested by dogs. Animal advocate Carol Erickson explains the signs and symptoms of potential zinc toxicity.
The Philadelphia Eagles won a nail biter of a game against the New Orleans in Week 3, and now look to improve their record to 3-1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
President Biden said a regional conflict in the Middle East "has to be avoided."
Officer Bobby Shisler family and fellow law enforcement gathered in Westville, New Jersey to unveil a memorial honoring the 27-year-old, who died in the line of duty in 2023.
Sunday will be overcast with spotty showers throughout the morning and afternoon. A few steadier showers are possible overnight into Monday.
The Philadelphia Eagles won a nail biter of a game against the New Orleans in Week 3, and now look to improve their record to 3-1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
President Biden said a regional conflict in the Middle East "has to be avoided."
Officer Bobby Shisler family and fellow law enforcement gathered in Westville, New Jersey to unveil a memorial honoring the 27-year-old, who died in the line of duty in 2023.
Sunday will be overcast with spotty showers throughout the morning and afternoon. A few steadier showers are possible overnight into Monday.
A Philly native completed his goal of running up and down the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art 1,000 times in honor of his brother.
A Philly native completed his goal of running up and down the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art 1,000 times in honor of his brother.
Many Philadelphia Eagles fans have travel plans in Florida but may not have much to do.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
The Harris and Trump campaigns are once again holding events in Pennsylvania leading up the 2024 election.
This week's Game of the Week was in West Chester where two undefeated teams duked it out under the lights.
Officer Bobby Shisler family and fellow law enforcement gathered in Westville, New Jersey to unveil a memorial honoring the 27-year-old, who died in the line of duty in 2023.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
A permanent memorial honoring the life of Bobby Shisler, a Deptford Township police officer shot in the line of duty in 2023, will be unveiled this weekend.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Depression Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Depression Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
According to AAA, prices at the pump in Delaware have fallen $0.70/gal from this time last year, and experts with GasBuddy say they're the lowest we've seen since 2021.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
There's a social media fad called "chroming" that a doctor in Pittsburgh wants parents to know about.
The Big Ten Football Conference is hoping to give a big boost to lagging blood donations with a nationwide donation competition.
CyberKnife technology has evolved and can be a quick and easier treatment for our four-legged friends with cancer.
Filling up care packages for families with babies in intensive care, where newborns often teeter between life and death.
A New Jersey woman turning 101 says she reached the milestone age by eating whatever she wants, "but in moderation."
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Nearly 300 Sheetz stores in Pennsylvania are now selling canned cocktails after a new law went into effect.
Food service workers at Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field and the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia went on strike early Monday morning.
Mike Monachetti is proud to be running Mike's Seafood in Sea Isle City's Fish Alley.
Hotels and restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump brings a boost for business.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
Dozens of flights in and out of Philadelphia International Airport were delayed or canceled because of Hurricane Helene Thursday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
A crash near the Allegheny Avenue exit on I-95 is causing a backup in Philadelphia Thursday morning.
The Philadelphia Eagles won a nail biter of a game against the New Orleans in Week 3, and now look to improve their record to 3-1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched home-field advantage throughout the postseason when the Phillies lost 6-3 to the Washington Nationals.
The Eagles announced that they will face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday without another one of their key wide receivers, A.J. Brown.
Many Philadelphia Eagles fans have travel plans in Florida but may not have much to do.
This week's Game of the Week was in West Chester where two undefeated teams duked it out under the lights.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Question Time is holding a rare U.S. election special in Pennsylvania, and is looking for audience members to participate.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Filmmaker Charlie Minn spent four days in Kensington and filmed his documentary to bring awareness to those struggling with addiction.
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Some Eagles fans traveling to Tampa Bay, Florida for Sunday's game have had to change their plans in the wake of Hurricane Helene, but back in Philadelphia it'll be another gloomy and gray day to watch football at home. More in your Digital Brief for Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.
Thousands of people are taking over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia for the annual CHOP Parkway Run and Walk, which raises money to help children fight cancer. This year's goal is to raise $2 million for pediatric cancer research.
While dogs often put things in their mouths that they shouldn't, items that contain zinc can be especially dangerous to our pets. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains which household items contain zinc and need to be kept away from dogs, and the signs and symptoms of zinc poisoning.
The outer bands of Hurricane Helene brought cloudy skies and spotty showers to the Delaware Valley, and those conditions will continue as we head into the work week. The Philadelphia area could see some peeks of sun Monday, but the next mostly sunny day doesn't come until Thursday.
Philadelphia police have made two more arrests in connection with last weekend's illegal car meetups. A 20-year-old from Monmouth County, New Jersey and an 18-year-old from Pittsburgh are charged with risking a catastrophe and other crimes. Police said there were 11 incidents of illegal street racing, drifting, and other reckless activities throughout the city.