Over half of Americans have faced online hate or harassment, survey finds
Although hate and harassment rose across the board, the Anti-Defamation League noted that these increases were most pronounced among Black/African American and Muslim respondents.
Alleged makeup thieves busted after cops' hilarious Facebook burn
The Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Police Department's social media post was widely praised by users.
Elon Musk hands down Twitter restrictions amid global outages
The new Twitter restrictions came at the same time as widespread outages for users left them unable to access the platform.
5G wireless signals could disrupt air travel this holiday weekend
Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week could face a new source of disruptions starting Saturday, when wireless providers are expected to power up new 5G systems near major airports.
Bose recalling 884K speakers over potential fire risk
The recall of the 884,000 bass modules stems from the potential fire hazard that could arise if electrical parts inside them fail, according to an alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). It was announced on Thursday.
The Grimace shake won’t kill you: Why are people on TikTok pretending to die after drinking it?
Is your social media feed filled with people faking their deaths or acting out demonic possessions after drinking the Grimace shake? Don’t worry, it’s just a fad.
Apple is now the first publicly traded company valued at $3 trillion
Apple is now the first publicly traded company to close a trading day with a $3 trillion market value, marking another milestone for a technology juggernaut that has reshaped society with a line-up of products that churn out eye-popping profits.
Game Wardens show how drone program tracked down missing Texas man
In this "Missing in Texas," FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen talks with Texas Game Wardens about the organization's drone program and how a heat-seeking drone found a missing person with health issues in Callahan County.
Bastrop man uses robotic device to relearn how to walk after stroke
Jim Carr had a stroke last fall that left him unable to walk. In this edition of the FOX 7 Healthbeat, we learn more about the new robotic gait training system that helped him relearn how to walk.
Social media influencer who faked Petaluma kidnapping gets 90 days in jail
A social media influencer has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for concocting a fake story about a Petaluma couple attempting to kidnap her children, prosecutors said.
OpenAI, Microsoft face class-action suit over internet data use for AI models
OpenAI is the creator of the popular artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT.
$300,000 flying car gets special certification from FAA
A flying car being developed for both roadways and vertical takeoff and landing capabilities is now one step closer to becoming a reality.
First AI-generated drug enters human clinical trials, targeting chronic lung disease patients
The drug is being tested to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare, progressive type of chronic lung disease.
Tech experts outline the four ways AI could spiral into worldwide catastrophes
Tech experts published a paper outlining exactly how AI could spiral into chaos, and how to prevent such disasters.
Meta adds new parental supervision tools for Instagram, but is it enough?
The changes come as social media companies face scrutiny over how they impact teens' mental health. But the new features require teens — and parents — to opt-in, raising questions about its effectiveness.
Scenic island takes unusual step to ensure vacationers 'unplug' this summer
Ulko-Tammio Island, off the coast of Finland, is what's believed to be the world first phone-free island.
Biden vows to bring high-speed internet access to all Americans by 2030
President Joe Biden says high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but rather an “absolute necessity."
Nobel Prize-winning UT Austin professor dies at 100
John B. Goodenough, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2019 for his work on the development of the lithium-ion battery, died Sunday at the age of 100, says the university.
Costco's sleeper sofa goes viral, igniting debate among shoppers: 'Such a bummer'
A Costco Wholesale sleeper couch has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram as shoppers share their opinions on the new sleeper sofa — both positive and negative.
Microsoft, U.S. regulators head to court over $69 billion deal that could reshape video gaming
Microsoft on Thursday will try to gain clearance to complete a $69 billion takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard in a legal showdown with U.S. regulators that will reshape a pastime that’s bigger than the movie and music industries combined.