These jobs are safe from the AI revolution — for now
Jobs involving manual or outdoor labor or specialized knowledge are less likely to be replaced by AI-informed automation.
Taxidermy bird drones aim to assist, advance wildlife research
Researchers hope to expand what they learn from these taxidermy bird drones to improve fuel efficiency in aviation and possibly into assisting space exploration.
Have ChatGPT skills? 9 in 10 companies hiring want you, survey finds
A recent survey found that businesses are seeking employees with ChatGPT experience, with 30% saying the need is urgent. Companies are looking to hire "prompt engineers" and some are offering starting salaries exceeding $200k.
Uber Eats robots are now delivering food in Virginia
Uber Eats robots are on the move in Virginia.
Twitter starts removing blue check marks from users who don’t pay
Twitter will require users to pay a monthly fee to keep the blue check mark. The social media giant had about 300,000 verified users under the original blue check system — many of them journalists, athletes, and public figures.
Amazon Prime’s new ‘dialogue boost’ makes it easier to hear what’s being said on your TV
Ever wish you could turn up the TV – but only turn up the volume of what people are saying?
BBB: Outsmart the Smart TV hackers
What’s been called the “tech support scam" has expanded as technology expands. The BBB is warning consumers about an increase in scams involving Smart TVs.
Netflix sees subscriber growth in first-quarter report
The 1.75 million gain in Netflix subscribers reported Tuesday for the January-March period was nearly 550,000 more than the average estimate among among analysts surveyed by FactSet.
Ohio boy, 13, overdoses on Benadryl in deadly TikTok challenge: family
"Our world has absolutely got out of control," Jacob Steven's grandmother said,.
Apple unveils high-yield savings account for Apple Card holders
According to Apple, the card offers an annual percentage yield (APY) of 4.15% – more than 10 times the national average.
Budweiser releases new pro-America ad with iconic mascot in wake of Anheuser-Busch Mulvaney controversy
The advertisement features one of Budweiser's famous Clydesdale horses passing iconic American landmarks.
'Smart Gun' introduced with fingerprint, facial recognition technology
Colorado company Biofire Technologies has unveiled a new "Smart Gun;" a gun that can only be fired after quickly verifying the shooter's identity with fingerprint and facial recognition technology.
Montana lawmakers pass bill to ban TikTok statewide
Montana lawmakers have given final passage to a bill banning the social media app TikTok in the state.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says AI will be a 'big deal' for company
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy signaled confidence that the company will get costs under control in his annual shareholder letter, where he also noted the tech giant was “spending heavily" on AI tools that have gained popularity in recent months.
Hays County first responders utilizing new technology for safer, faster response
First responders in Kyle are implementing a new technology that is increasing their safety, and the safety of those they're responding to.
Preview into 3D printed habitat for yearlong simulated Mars mission
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live on Mars, you’re in luck. FOX 26 got a sneak peek at a 3D-printed habitat at NASA where four people will actually live in for a yearlong mission.
Elon Musk changes Twitter headquarters sign to 'Titter'
The Twitter sign on the company's San Francisco headquarters was slightly revamped.
Tesla announces big plans for cheaper iron-based batteries
Tesla Inc. is planning to install iron-based batteries that are not only cheaper, but less of a fire hazard, in a version of an affordable electric vehicle and a semi heavy electric truck, according to reports.
University of Houston using Artificial Intelligence to combat food insecurity
UH says a new project funded by a $75,000 grant from the National Science Foundation "aims to help food pantries communicate with other pantries, food donors, and agencies while also helping to provide culturally aware and personalized food to clients."
FDA approves robotic bassinet to help keep babies sleeping on their backs
About 3,500 infants die each year of sleep-related deaths.