911 outages in Texas, other states highlight system vulnerabilities: experts
911 outages in multiple states are being investigated by law enforcement agencies. Experts say it highlights the vulnerability of the 911 system.
Fort Worth dad uses TikTok to lead police to son's suspected killer
For months, Luis Laguna Sr. went on TikTok, searching for his son’s killer. Carlos was murdered inside his truck after a November ranch concert in Fort Worth. Now, thanks to the dad's pursuit for justice, his son's suspected killer is behind bars.
NASA to send drone-like lander to explore Saturn’s moon, Titan
The rotorcraft lander, named Dragonfly, is set to launch in July 2028.
Austin airport to receive new system aimed at reducing runway incidents
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will be provided with new technology following several near misses.
Samsung to expand in Central Texas with $6.4B federal grant
A $6.4 billion federal grant will give Samsung the opportunity to continue to grow in Taylor and Austin.
Samsung overtakes Apple for top phonemaker spot: report
Apple shipped 5 million less iPhones compared to first quarter last year, data shows.
Driver of electric Ford SUV was using automated system before fatal Texas crash, investigators say
Data from the 2022 Mustang Mach E SUV showed that Ford’s “Blue Cruise” driver-assist system was in use ahead of the Feb. 24 crash, says a preliminary report.
Roku TV accounts hacked in second cyberattack of its kind this year
Roku said the accounts of 576,000 customers had been accessed by hackers – the second incident of “credential stuffing" that’s been reported by the TV streaming service this year.
Instagram is cracking down on teen sextortion – here's what that means
Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys in Michigan on Instagram, including one who took his own life.
ChatGPT recovers following outage affecting thousands of users
OpenAI, known for its chatbot ChatGPT, was down Wednesday, according to DownDetector.
Cruise to redeploy driverless cars in Phoenix
Cruise, a driverless vehicle company, is starting to redeploy its cars in Phoenix after pulling all of them off the road about five months ago.
Air Force secretary to fly aboard AI-operated fighter jet in test of future drone warfare
An F-16 has been converted by the service for drone flight, operating under artificial intelligence.
Can you take a selfie with the solar eclipse?
Snapping a selfie during the total solar eclipse can be dangerous. Here's how to do it safely.
Solar eclipse 2024: Concordia students to take part in NASA project
Students at Concordia University Texas will be taking part in the Radio JOVE project sponsored by NASA and using radio telescopes to study Monday's total solar eclipse.
Device helps visually impaired experience eclipse through sound
The device, which was created by a small team at Harvard University, translates light intensity data into sound. UT Austin recently
Polly the Duck to get new 3D-printed prosthetic bill
The Georgetown community is coming together to support a domestic duck with a big personality. Polly the duck was found at a pond in Leander with a partially missing bill.
Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, 200+ others warn about AI threats to artists, music
The Artists Rights Alliance, supported by 200 music artists including Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and Camila Cabello, is calling for an end to AI usage that undermines human artists' rights.
Apple apps reporting outages: What you need to know
The impacted apps included the App Store, Apple TV, Apple TV+ and Apple Music.
Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram recovering after outage
Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook were down for some users Wednesday thanks to a wider outage at parent company Meta, reports indicate.
Teens turning to TikTok to self-diagnose mental health issues
Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.