How Texans can claim their share of $700 million Google settlement
Texans can now claim their share of a $700 million settlement won against Google two years ago.
Disney reaches deal to bring its characters to OpenAI's Sora video tool
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Time person of the year 2025: Who are the ‘Architects of AI’?
Artificial intelligence has “roared into view” with no “turning back or opting out,” Time magazine editors wrote.
Tourists may have to provide 5 years of social media history to enter US
A proposed rule would require foreign travelers who can currently visit the U.S. without a visa to submit extensive social media, email and family history to be approved.
Android users can now share live video with 911 in an emergency
A new feature for Android phone users can provide 911 dispatchers with live video of an emergency as it unfolds.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
As DFW drone deliveries soar, can companies ensure safety?
The Dallas-Fort Worth region is emerging as a major center for drone delivery, with companies like Zipline expanding operations while the FAA investigates recent safety incidents involving rival companies.
Round Rock police use robot during SWAT calls
When SWAT is called out, seconds matter and so does distance. Round Rock Police have a teammate built to take the first step, so officers don’t have to.
Waymo to file voluntary software recall regarding self-driving cars illegally passing school buses
Waymo says it will be filing a voluntary software recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall concerns reports of the self-driving cars illegally passing school buses.
Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
VIDEO: Austin ISD captures multiple school bus violations involving Waymo vehicles
Austin Independent School District releases video of multiple school bus violations involving Waymo vehicles.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 arrives: What’s new, and who took over Taylor Swift as most-streamed
Spotify Wrapped is here. Ever wonder how Spotify counts your listening data throughout the year? Here’s an peek inside.
New holiday scams to watch out for: BBB
As spending goes up for the holidays, unfortunately, so does scamming. The BBB is warning of new holiday scams.
HP to slash up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 in massive AI transformation push
Tech giant HP is looking to cut $1B in costs in next three years, and is cutting thousands of jobs in the meantime.
Rizzbot vs IShowspeed: Company behind robot sues influencer for damages
An attorney at the center of a bizarre new lawsuit, one that pits the "Rizzbot" against IShowspeed, is speaking out. "Rizzbot" may be known for entertaining crowds, but the company behind him says a livestream encounter caused serious damage.
IRS to roll out Salesforce AI agents following workforce reduction: report
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly implementing a Salesforce artificial intelligence (AI) agent program across multiple divisions in the wake of a mass workforce reduction earlier this year.
Concerns grow over relationship between political violence and social media
President Donald Trump is facing intense criticism after a comment that has escalated concerns over political rhetoric and the link between social media and increasing political violence.
Waymo to bring AI taxi service to 3 new Texas cities
Waymo has announced five new cities for their autonomous driving service, three of which are in Texas.
YouTube fishing creator Mikey Rijavec found dead days after mayday call off Mexico coast
California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.