Britney Spears' Instagram disappears after comments about music industry
Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”
Ted Cruz discusses CHIPS Act, pushes to streamline permitting process for plants
Senator Ted Cruz made an appearance in Williamson County as he pushed for legislation that would streamline construction at semiconductor factories, like the Samsung plant in Taylor.
Google begins disabling browser cookies: What you need to know
Google has begun phasing out third-party cookies that can track users across the Internet.
Microsoft adds AI button to keyboards to summon chatbots
Starting this month, some new personal computers that run Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system will have a special “Copilot key” that launches the software giant’s AI chatbot.
AI brings at least a 5% chance of human extinction, survey of scientists says
As AI continues to evolve, scientists are sharing concerns on what it could mean for humans in the future.
13-year-old gamer becomes first to beat 'unbeatable' Tetris
The falling-block video game Tetris has met its match in 13-year-old Willis Gibson, who has become the first player to officially "beat" the original Nintendo version of the game — by breaking it.
23andMe blames users for data breach, citing recycled passwords
23andMe is placing the blame on customers who reused login credentials for a cyber incident in which 6.9 million customers' data was exposed.
Talking to the animals? With AI tech, it may be a possibility
The ultimate goal of Earth Species Project (ESP) is to communicate with animals by trying to decode animal communication through the use of A.I.
Virginia officials inspect TikTok tunnel girl's viral project
A Virginia woman is gaining notoriety online after documenting a home project of digging a tunnel underneath her suburban home.
Taylor Samsung plant on target to be operational by end of 2024
Samsung says the Taylor plant is on target to be operational by the end of the year, but it's unknown when production would begin.
X now worth 71% less than when Elon Musk bought it, Fidelity estimates
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen, using Google Bard, sent bogus cases to his attorney
The AI-generated cases, which turned out to be fake, were submitted to a judge in court documents.
Scientists invent doom calculator predicting when you'll DIE, how much money you'll earn
Danish researchers developed an AI machine-learning device that could accurately predict deaths of people.
Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows
Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.
The New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for using its stories to train chatbots
The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, trying to end the practice of using its stories to train chatbots.
Instagram influencer murdered by estranged husband after judge grants restraining order against him
Theresa Cachuela was shot and killed in front of her daughter last week in Hawaii.
Marketing company alleges it can listen to your phone, other devices for targeted advertising
In a deleted blog post, Cox Media group contends that it can listen to consumers' private conversations and advertise based on what they’ve heard.
Phone-related accidents are on the rise, survey finds
While technology is a necessity for many, a new study shows it can cause unexpected injuries.
Tinder rolls out 'exclusive' $499 monthly membership called Tinder Select
The Tinder Select membership requires a monthly fee of $499, according to multiple reports. Here's what it includes — and how users get approved to join.
More US auto buyers turning to hybrids as electric vehicle sales slow
While EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry’s ambitious timetable for transitioning away from combustion engines.