Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones returns to X after Elon Musk restores account
Musk had previously said he would not allow Alex Jones back on the platform, citing the death of his first child. "I have no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain, politics or fame," Musk said at the time.
Doctors say AI is a 'game-changer' for number 1 killer of Americans
Heart disease is responsible for one in five American deaths.
How to safely store, charge lithium-ion batteries
A power source that has become a household item is raising alarms. AFD is warning people about fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries. 7 On Your Side Reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Kiss say farewell to live touring, become first US band to go virtual and become digital avatars
After 50 years of Kiss, the band is now interested in a kind of virtual immortality.
Apple releases urgent iOS update due to security exploits
Apple discovered security gaps in WebKit, the company's web browser engine.
Viral TikTok teacher's firing upheld by Austin ISD school board
Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy went viral on TikTok after posting a video about her meeting with her former administrator and was terminated in April 2023.
Tesla launches Cybertruck at event at Austin headquarters
Tesla's futuristic-looking Cybertruck hit the roads for the first time Thursday. Some of the first owners picked up their vehicles at Tesla's headquarters in Austin during a special event.
Round Rock police warning residents of new online scam
The Round Rock Police Department is warning people of a new online scam in the area.
TikTok, Meta, X CEOs to testify before US Senate on child safety in January
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing scheduled for Jan. 31 where five major social media platform CEOs will testify on online child exploitation.
Cedar Park company takes another step into space exploration
A Cedar Park company has made another big step in the commercial space business. Firefly Aerospace is developing a new rocket for Northrop Grumman, and completed its first engine test this week.
Amazon launches Q, a business chatbot powered by generative artificial intelligence
Amazon finally has its answer to ChatGPT. The tech giant said Tuesday it will launch Q — a business chatbot powered by generative artificial intelligence.
Sports Illustrated parent company denies publishing AI-generated articles, blames third party
The parent company of Sports Illustrated is denying accusations that the popular magazine had published articles attributed to fake author profiles using fabricated bios and AI-generated photos.
Apple NameDrop: Why police agencies are issuing warnings after iOS17 update
What is Apple's NameDrop feature in iOS17 update, and why are police agencies issuing warnings about it? How do you turn NameDrop on or off?
No, you don’t need to turn off that new iPhone feature
Cyber security experts are de-bunking the rumors, saying the Name Drop feature included in the iOS software update is perfectly safe.
New iPhone update with 'Name Drop' sparks privacy warning: 'Help keep your kids safe'
The new "NameDrop" feature allows your contact information to be shared with anyone who places their iPhone next to yours.
Court document alleges Meta willingly designed its platforms to hook kids: report
The complaint also claims Meta knew, but never disclosed, it had received millions of complaints about underage users on Instagram but only acted on some of those accounts.
Google will start deleting unused accounts this week – here's how to save yours
This includes Gmail, as well as Google Docs, Drive, Meet, Calendar, YouTube and Google Photos.
Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI CEO days after being ousted, along with new board
The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, culminating a days-long power struggle that shocked the tech industry.
OpenAI's employees revolt, threaten to quit unless board reinstates Sam Altman and resigns
More than 500 of the artificial intelligence company's roughly 770 workers signed a letter, threatening to follow Sam Altman to Microsoft unless their demands are met.
FTC issuing nearly $1,000 in average refunds to victims of tech support scam
Victims of the scheme were tricked into buying “expensive and unnecessary tech support services,” the FTC said. The scammers often claimed to be affiliated with Microsoft, Apple, and other tech companies.