Tired of spam? Use this email trick to stay private and safe
Think twice before giving out your real email. Here's how using an email mask — also known as a burner email — can protect your privacy and reduce spam.
ChatGPT’s new image tool sparks wave of Studio Ghibli-style memes
OpenAI's latest image generation tool is going viral for its uncanny ability to replicate the Studio Ghibli animation style — but the trend comes with controversy.
X and Reddit appear restored after tens of thousands report outage, glitches
Users reported glitches or outages on both X and Reddit on Thursday.
Marvin Sapp told ushers 'close the doors' in resurfaced video, asked for $40K in donations
Pastor and gospel singer Marvin Sapp is being criticized after a video resurfaced from 2024 shows him telling ushers to close the church doors and challenging the church members to donate $40,000.
Signal issues statement after Trump administration chat leak: 'Gold standard'
As reports continue to come out about the Trump administration’s use of Signal, the company issued a statement to clear the air, saying its software is "the gold standard for private, secure communications."
Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
AI will soon be taking your drive-thru orders at 500 Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC locations
Yum! Brands said it is already piloting some AI solutions in select Taco Bell and Pizza Hut locations.
How Tesla 'sentry mode' busts attackers, and how owners can enable it
Tesla security has been spotlighted after recent incidents targeting the vehicles, showrooms, storage lots and charging stations.
Was Instagram down? Users reported outage issues on Thursday
Instagram appeared to be down for many users on Thursday. Here's what we know.
New AI-powered Vegas hotel promises stay tailored just for you
A new high-tech hotel set to open later this year in Las Vegas is integrating artificial intelligence to create a uniquely tailored guest experience.
Medusa ransomware: CISA issues email security warning
Cyber security officials are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme.
Texas lawmakers want to add warning label to social media platforms
Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.
Austin elementary school teacher used AI to create explicit images of students, principal says
An Austin ISD elementary school teacher used AI to create explicit material using photos of students in his classroom, says the school's principal.
Snapchat briefly goes down for users, according to Downdetector
Snapchat users reported outages on Thursday night, with Downdetector showing a spike in issues and complaints surfacing on social media.
New fact-checks coming to Facebook: Here's when
Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.
Austin AI Film Festival
Creative work in visuals and music will be showcased at Texas' first-ever AI film festival this weekend.
SXSW 2025: will.i.am embraces AI in new partnership
Musician will.i.am is embracing artificial intelligence and sat on a SXSW panel about his new partnership with Qualcomm and Snapdragon. FOX 7 Austin's Casey Claiborne and Donny Wong have more.
Facebook whistleblower barred from promoting new tell-all book
A former Facebook executive released a tell-all book about her “critical years” at Facebook/Meta, but an arbitrator has blocked her from promoting it.
Another TikTok ban looms as Trump says a deal is coming—here’s what could happen next
With an April 5 deadline looming, TikTok could be sold, banned again, or given another extension. Here’s what’s at stake.
'Airport theory' trend has travelers arriving at gate 15 minutes before takeoff
Passengers are participating in the new viral trend, "airport theory," with flyers arriving at their gates 15 minutes before their flights depart. A travel expert weighs in.